Syria Update: Attack Northward (Part 4.1)

Syria Update: Attack Northward (Part 4.1)

November 24, 2013





A large group of militants had recently tried to break through out of the encircled area. The Syrian army has thwarted their attempt. However, the bandits have occupied a number of city blocks, dangerously close to the nearby thoroughfare.

The Syrian troops were assigned the mission of destroying the breakthrough militant group; securing the urban area adjacent to the road; and ensuring the safety of the road traffic.

The Syrian soldiers filled the air with cheerful voices, glorifying their motherland, the president, and their commanding officers.

SAA officer: “Come on, guys. Let’s go! One by one.”

The infantry troops began to mount the infantry fighting vehicles (IFV).

In a little while, everybody was ready and waiting for the “Go ahead” command.

As usual, the battle tanks were the first to move out. Their mission was to provide suppressive fire against the enemy and provide cover to the dismounting infantry troops. The tanks were promptly followed by the infantry-mounted IFVs.

As soon as they reached the road, the first two tanks moved immediately to their firing points.

SAA officer: “IFVs, wait! Slow down! Let the tanks first clear the way for the troops! Tank Number One, hurry up! Stop behind the truck! Go ahead, fellas! Number One and Number Two, stop! Stop!! Number One, fire! Roll back a bit! Good for you! IFVs, go ahead! Follow the tanks!”

“Engage the enemy on that alley! Number Two, cover it! Number One, fire! Number Two, stop! Aim to the right! Fire! IFVs, go ahead! Number Two, go ahead! Troops, go ahead!”

The tanks were moving slowly forward, providing cover to each other and to the following infantry troops.

SAA officer: “IFVs, dismount the first group right behind the truck. Tanks, stay close to each other. Infantry! Slowly ahead! Stand by to dismount!”







Contributors: Vasily Pavlov, Andrey Filatov, Victor Kuznetsov, Marat Musin.



ANNA-News, Syria.