gnovel Chapter 40 Tasks and Assignments
Chapter 40 Tasks and Assignments
"The core area is the most troublesome." Yuri zoomed in on the map and pointed to the central building.
"The dispatch and command building is a three-story, all-concrete structure! The windows have 8mm reinforced steel plate frames, and the glass is explosion-proof laminated glass, making it impossible to see inside from the outside. It is surrounded by a 200-meter-wide open gravel plaza."
"According to Vorov's intelligence, there is a building located in the core area between the control tower and the eastern trench. There is a platform in front of the building, presumably for drone use. This building is likely a drone parking area!"
"Behind the eastern trenches were enemy mortar and anti-tank missile positions."
"To the northwest of the dispatch building, within the core area, there is another building, the specific function of which is unknown."
Lu Ye chewed his food, his brow furrowed. "How many enemies are there?"
"According to Vorov's intelligence, there are at least two hundred and fifty people." Yuri's report made everyone in the tent gasp.
"Boss, are you sure this is infiltration and not suicide?" Ruslan's eyes widened.
"That's why it's called the Sharp Knife Mission! That's why the rewards are so high!" Yuri's eyes sharpened.
"The unit stationed on the outer perimeter is the Ukrainian Alpha Company (hereinafter referred to as Company A), with approximately 150 men."
「A连1排约60人就驻守在北侧厂房区，北-1楼为主要据点，有3挺PKM机枪！人数40人左右，北-2和北-3各有10人。」
"In the trenches on the eastern high ground were two platoons of about 60 men, equipped with two 82mm mortars and a Javelin anti-tank missile."
"There are also three rows of about 30 people with night vision goggles and two military dogs, who patrol along the railway tracks every 15 minutes."
Yuri paused, his tone becoming increasingly serious.
"The core area is defended by 120 men from Bravo Company (hereinafter referred to as Company B). The defense intelligence for the core area is unclear; decisions need to be made based on the actual situation on the ground!"
The tent was deathly silent.
Lu Ye felt a dryness in his throat.
"What's wrong? Are you scared?"
Yuri glanced around, stubbed out his cigar in the ashtray, and broke the somber atmosphere with a cold smile.
"The commission for a single task is between $20 and $30, which is almost nonexistent. So, the money isn't easy to earn!"
Yuri swiped his finger across the tablet, and the image froze on the eight carriages on the south side covered with infrared camouflage netting.
"Listen carefully, this is our ultimate goal! Vorov's accurate intelligence indicates that these eight carriages are filled with newly arrived NATO military aid supplies, with a preliminary estimate of over $6 million in total value!"
"According to the agreement, 40% of the profits from this shipment will go to our Undertaker team, which is $2.4 million. Of that, $1 million needs to be handed over to PMC executives, and the remaining $1.4 million..."
Yuri paused, his gaze fixed intently on everyone. "We six will split it equally!"
Lu Ye's brain was working at lightning speed. After completing this job, he could not only get a large number of points to extend his life, but also completely solve the crisis at home!
"Worov takes the remaining 60%, which is $3.6 million. He provides us with comprehensive and accurate intelligence." Yuri's fingers tapped heavily on the table.
"Furthermore, exactly 10 minutes after we infiltrate the battlefield, Vorov will deploy two companies to force their way in from the front!"
"So?" Lu Ye swallowed.
"So our mission is to sneak in quietly, destroy their key firepower, establish defensive positions, draw enemy fire, and clear the way for Vorov's main force to advance!" Yuri continued.
"That's right!" Roman snapped his fingers, his eyes gleaming with excitement. "Lu, our mercenary earnings aren't low. But missions with such high rewards are rare, even for us!"
"Don't get too excited," Eugene said, pushing the tactical tablet in front of him with a serious expression.
"The key is how to survive. Boss, tell me the plan."
Yuri nodded and drew a winding red line on the holographic map.
"The first step was to travel south at full speed for 30 kilometers along the edge of the Russian military's defense zone in off-road vehicles provided by Vorov. Upon reaching the designated coordinates, we abandoned the vehicles and marched westward at full speed for 20 kilometers!"
"We must completely bypass the trenches on the front and east side of Kalinovka, and go directly into the low-lying swampy area on the western side of the defense line, infiltrating from there!"
Lu Ye stared at the terrain on the western side of the map, then suddenly pointed to a thick line in the southwest corner and asked, "Wait, what's the deal with this highway?"
"Good eye." Yuri glanced at Lu Ye approvingly. "This is Highway M-30, which leads directly to Kalinovka."
"Once our raid begins, the rapid reaction force of the Ukrainian army stationed in Red City will definitely rush to reinforce us along this road at full speed."
Yuri turned to Roman and Artyom: "Roman, Artyom!"
"Yes, boss!" The two immediately straightened their backs.
"You two form a demolition team and disengage before the squad reaches the swamp. Take enough high-energy C4 and plant detonation arrays along the M-30 highway!"
"If the battle of Kalinovka begins, immediately detonate the explosives remotely and completely paralyze the road!"
"Understood! Leave it to us!" Roman patted his tactical vest.
Ruslan stroked his thick stubble and asked in a deep voice, "So, what about the four of us? Go straight into the swamp?"
"The four of us approached the edge of the low-lying swamp and set up a temporary observation post to collect real-time intelligence from the scene."
Yuri's eyes were cold. "Everyone must wait until Roman and Artyom have finished planting the explosives and returned to the team before we move together."
"Once everyone has regrouped, we'll officially attack from the west!" Yuri zoomed in on the map to the abandoned building on the west side.
"Priority objective: Silently seize the 15-meter water tower lookout post on the west side!"
Yuri suddenly looked at Riku: "Riku! Once the water tower is taken, you take your position immediately! You need to have a comprehensive overview and eliminate all possible sentries and machine gunners who could threaten the assault team!"
"Roger that." Lu Ye gripped the SVCh sniper rifle beside him, his heartbeat gradually calming down.
"As long as Lu Ye sets up a sniping position up there, the rest of us will immediately split into two groups!" Yuri said, speeding up his speech.
"One group goes to the east side, plants timed explosives, and destroys the mortar and anti-tank missile launchers! The other group goes to the north side, to the North-1 building, and plants timed explosives!"
Eugene glanced at the map and quickly added, "After planting the explosives, we must not linger! Everyone must retreat immediately and detonate the explosives at the same time! The massive chain of explosions will draw the attention of the entire garrison."
"That's right." Yuri smiled with satisfaction. "That's exactly what we wanted—chaos!"
"Taking advantage of the chaos in the defenses, under Lu Ye's cover, we'll launch a direct assault on the core area and seize their command and control building! That's the initial plan. Do you all understand?!"
"Understood!!" A unified, deep roar erupted from inside the tent.
"Since everything is fine, I'll start assigning tasks!"
"I'll take overall command and also serve as the assault soldier!"
"Lu Ye! Lead sniper! Responsible for long-range observation and pinpoint elimination."
"Ruslan! Heavy gunner!"
"Artyom! Second Assault Rifleman! Your flank cover and mine must be seamless!"
"Roman! Medic and demolition expert!"
"Eugene! Global communications, electronic countermeasures, intelligence transmission, and drone reconnaissance!"