OP2405-10-6 After Action Report

OP2405-10-6 After Action report (Written by Google Gemini)

After Action Report (AAR)
Operation: Halt Separatist Advance - Lipova Lhota

Unit: 1st Battalion, Chernarus 9th Separate Light Rifle Brigade

Date: OP2405-10-6

1. Situation

Enemy: Separatist forces, including Wagner Group operators, Russian militia, and unidentified special forces.
Friendly: 1st Battalion elements, 2nd Battalion, Chernarus 17th Separate Mechanized Cavalry Regiment (2 x T-34/85 tanks, 2 x recon squads)
Terrain: Lipova Lhota village, open fields to the west and east.
Weather: No significant weather effects reported.
2. Mission

Seize and defend Lipova Lhota to disrupt separatist plans to capture the river crossing at Cepice.
3. Execution

Based on intercepted intelligence, a task force comprised of elements from 1st Battalion and 2nd Battalion, 17th Mechanized Cavalry Regiment conducted a hasty attack on Lipova Lhota.
Initial contact was made with a separatist covering force of technicals, which were destroyed by combined artillery and tank fire.
The task force deployed in a line across the northern edge of the village, with reserves positioned in the south.
Enemy forces attacked from both west and east, with initial probes repelled.
Subsequent attacks, particularly from the east, included Russian militia and unidentified special forces. Both friendly tanks were destroyed during these attacks.
Facing increased pressure and potential encirclement, the task force commander initiated a withdrawal without orders.
The withdrawal was conducted under enemy fire and the unit successfully reached pre-designated evacuation vehicles.
4. Friendly Losses

2 x T-34/85 tanks destroyed.
Command Squad - 4 KIA
2nd Squad - 2 KIA
3rd Squad - 5 KIA
4th Squad - 3 KIA
Recon Squad 1 - WIA/KIA (all personnel)
Recon Squad 2 - 5 KIA
5. Enemy Losses (Estimated)

8 x Technicals destroyed.
6. Analysis

The operation successfully disrupted the separatist timetable for capturing the Cepice river crossing. However, friendly forces sustained significant casualties, including the loss of all tanks and a large number of personnel.
The decision to withdraw without orders requires further investigation. While the withdrawal may have prevented further losses, it also represents a missed opportunity to potentially inflict greater damage on the enemy force.
7. Recommendations

Conduct a thorough review of the withdrawal decision-making process.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the initial deployment plan in light of the enemy's attack vectors.
Conduct a detailed after-action review with surviving personnel to identify lessons learned for future engagements.
8. Conclusion

The operation achieved its objective of disrupting the separatist advance, but at a significant cost. Unit leadership will address deficiencies identified in this report and implement corrective actions to improve future performance.

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