"01, look, what are they burying along the tire tracks?"
Xia Yu controlled the gimbal camera to focus, and the image on the monitor instantly magnified.
"They are laying anti-tank mines, model TM-62M."
Sergei recognized the specific model of the thing.
"What about the kind they put in the bushes?"
Xia Yu quickly found a second target and continued to consult experts.
He had used this TM-62M type landmine before, and the effect was quite good.
However, he had never seen anything like the rice cooker-shaped appliance next to him before.
"It's the TM-83, also from the former Soviet Union, a type of anti-tank sidearm mine."
Sergei, being well-informed, recognized the model number of the device at a glance.
"It has a vibration sensor inside. When it detects the vibration of the tracked vehicle, it will activate the infrared fuse, and then whether a person or a vehicle passes by, there will be a 'boom' sound."
Got it, just don't go through here.
Zoom out again to observe the terrain and the rebels' deployment.
Xia Yu seemed to understand what they were planning.
Show the enemy weakness to lure them in, then deliberately leave this opening.
An opponent who discovers they've been ambushed will likely panic and rush headlong into the ambush.
And then, game over.
Although he hadn't tried it yet, Xia Yu didn't want to know what it would be like to be hit by an anti-tank mine.
However, if they could transform from prey to hunter, Xia Yu would like to invite these rebels to give it a try.
With the battery running low, he controlled the drone to return to base.
The infiltration and reconnaissance were a great success; it truly is a case of "nothing ventured, nothing gained."
After retrieving the drone, the two left the rooftop and rejoined the others; they would have to wait in the building until dark.
Waiting is always boring, so Xia Yu found a window and started counting the passing military vehicles.
By 6 p.m., a total of four vehicles and a company of troops had been mobilized.
It seems that the rebels made the most of the time before the counterattack, rushing to recruit soldiers and stockpile troops.
Bomatou's forces were far more than the previously estimated three thousand; Xia Yu estimated them to be over five thousand.
Three thousand of them are core members; the combat effectiveness of the additional recruits is not very high.
"Commander, have something to eat!"
Sergei brought over a bowl of porridge.
It was mashed potatoes and steamed beef that Hans prepared for lunch, since Xia Yu doesn't eat individual self-heating rations (except for self-heating hot pot).
"The taste is alright, and the calories are enough."
Xia Yu ate and commented as he went. It was a pity the chef wasn't around, otherwise he could have offered more suggestions.
"Calling meerkats, calling meerkats, please respond if you hear me."
As darkness fell completely, Xia Yu made his routine contact with Hans.
"Mongoose received. How are things on your end, Commander?"
Hans's voice came through the radio.
He and Domi returned to camp to resupply with ammunition and fuel, and had just finished dinner.
"Not detected, but a major discovery has been made. Contact us again in two hours. Over!"
Xia Yu didn't talk to Hans much, and closed her eyes to conserve her energy.
Sergei and his group were the same; the six of them were divided into two groups to take turns on guard duty and rest.
As the boss, Xia Yu doesn't need to schedule shifts; he just needs to make sure he doesn't hold the team back.
The rebels outside are making intensive mobilizations, which shows that both sides are putting in a lot of effort.
However, after 10 o'clock, the noise outside subsided considerably, and by midnight the whole city was asleep.
In addition to the sentries on duty, there was a PMC squad that had infiltrated deep behind enemy lines.
The sentries are also very tired. It's a bit better in the city center where there are more shifts, but in the outer areas, where there are fewer soldiers, there are quite a few sentries who are sleeping.
This was Xia Yu and his group's chance. The group of seven slipped out of the residential building and cautiously made their way towards the outskirts of the city.
The leader, 04, and the rear guard, 01, both wore quad-vision panoramic night vision goggles, while the others, including Xia Yu, wore binoculars.
There's no way around it, the more eyes you have, the more expensive it is.
Xia Yu couldn't buy more of the smuggled goods from North America, so he just bought both of them and used his eyes to make up the rest.
The effect is not bad; the field of vision is lush and green, and the outlines of cars, buildings, and people can be distinguished.
A narrower field of view doesn't affect firing; he's currently holding a Glock 44 with an Osprey silencer.
This is a .22 pistol that Xia Yu specially purchased for special operations. He would have preferred the more classic Ruger Mark series, but it looked too much like a Mauser C96 pistol and was therefore rejected.
Good looks are a form of fighting power, and Glock's square head is still quite appealing.
"Whoosh~~"
04 As soon as he raised his hand, everyone stopped in their tracks.
Something's happened, and there's no time to hide.
A beam of light shone from the alleyway at the street corner and shone directly on them.
He was a black rebel soldier with a flashlight in his mouth, fastening his belt.
He was just relieving himself, how did this whole group of people suddenly appear?
Oh no, they're Anka's people!
Just as Xiao Hei realized what was happening and tried to take the AK off his shoulder...
04 and 02 moved aside to the left and right, revealing Boss Xia in the center of the group.
"Puff~ Puff~ Puff~~"
Xia Yu calmly pulled the trigger, and three subsonic .22 bullets instantly hit Xiao Hei, who had just made a move.
Two were taken from the heart, and one was taken right from the forehead; the sound produced was only slightly louder than a fart.
After Xiao Hei finished his last bowel movement, he collapsed with an incredulous look in his eyes.
04 and 02 stepped forward and helped the rebel up, and 02 also caught the fallen flashlight.
There are various contingency plans for operations behind enemy lines. Although we only had one morning to prepare, everyone still analyzed the various possibilities that might be encountered during the operation.
Now that we've encountered this situation, we just need to follow the established plan.
"Calling meerkats, calling meerkats, encountered P03 incident, exact coordinates..."
Xia Yu glanced at the GPS and contacted Hans to report the location.
The best way to cover up the disappearance of a rebel soldier in the middle of the night is to launch an artillery barrage to wake up all the rebels.
"Mongoose received. Launch the attack in ten minutes."
After ending the communication, 05 took the lead and found a locked basement nearby.
Ten minutes isn't enough time to dig a hole; throwing it in the basement would be more efficient.
After doing all this, the seven began to evacuate in an orderly manner, and just a few minutes after they left.
"Whoosh~ Boom~~"
The first 120mm mortar shell hit the street precisely, and the explosion woke up Cohen and the brigade commander in the command post.
Anka has broken in?
Their plan failed?
No, not yet. The cannon fire only occurred a dozen or so times, and based on the frequency, it seems there was only one cannon firing.
“Brigade Commander, this is a harassment operation. Look at the accuracy of these artillery shots; only a few hit a sentry post by sheer luck.”
Based on the information reported by his subordinates, Cohen marked the impact points of all the shells on the map.
No wonder he attended military academy; his debriefing is so logical and well-founded.
The tactical deception worked successfully, and the rebels ruled out the correct answer first.
"Yes, they just want to wear us down and demoralize us. Send someone to retaliate with a few shots."
"Yes, Commander!"
Having successfully reconnected with the meerkat and returned to camp, Xia Yu had just gotten out of the car when he heard the sound of artillery fire from the city's front lines.
"Commander, they're so stupid!"
Hans couldn't help but complain.
They're pretty stupid. Everyone says you should despise the enemy strategically and take them seriously tactically, but the rebels are bad at both.
Xia Yu wants to pay attention, but he can't quite find the right direction.
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