OP2406-7-1 After Action Report

OP2406-7-1 After Action report (Written by Google Gemini)

After Action Report (AAR).
Operation: Svobodnye Defense.

Unit: 2nd Battalion, 3rd Separate Tank Brigade.

1. Situation.

a. Enemy Forces:

Separatist elements with suspected Wagner Group and Spanish-speaking fighters.
Initial reports indicated a force preparing to seize Svobodnye as part of a larger operation targeting Snezhniy.
Confirmed presence of enemy vehicles and infantry in Svobodnye upon arrival.
Enemy counterattacks consisted of:
Russian militia and Wagner Group infantry.
Armor including BMPs, technicals, BRDMs, BTR-80A, T-72, T-55, and T-34 tanks.
Drone support.
b. Friendly Forces:

Mobile Task Force consisting of:
Scout 1 BRDM (Destroyed).
3 Main Battle Tanks (Tank 2 - Destroyed, Tank 3 - Damaged).
2 BMP Rifle Squads (1 destroyed by friendly fire).
Reinforcements:
1 BTR Rifle Squad.
1 BMP Rifle Squad.
1 Tank.
c. Terrain and Weather:

Open steppe with limited cover except for built-up areas in Svobodnye.
Late evening with light intermittent rain showers.
2. Mission.

Defend the village of Svobodnye from separatist forces.

3. Execution.

a. Initial Engagement:

Scout 1 BRDM made initial contact with enemy recoilless rifle technical and was destroyed.
Task Force deployed in a broad front facing north and engaged enemy forces consisting of Wagner Group and Spanish-speaking infantry with heavy rifle fire.
b. Clearing Svobodnye:

Task Force closed on enemy positions and cleared the village.
Command Squad assumed a position on the northern edge, while 2nd Squad secured the northeast.
Tank 1 deployed northwest of the village, Tank 3 deployed northeast, and Tank 2 was destroyed by a second enemy recoilless rifle technical.
c. Enemy Counterattacks:

Separatist forces launched several armor attacks from the north, northwest, and northeast focused on 2nd Squad and Tank 3.
2nd Squad suffered heavy casualties from enemy infantry, vehicle attacks, a drone strike, and a friendly fire incident involving their BMP (destroyed). Remnants withdrew south.
Tank 3 engaged and repelled attacks from enemy armor including a T-72 and T-55 tank, sustaining mobility damage.
d. Withdrawal:

2nd Battalion operations staff deemed the operation a success and ordered withdrawal.
Command Squad and Tank 1 provided cover for Tank 3 repairs.
Task Force withdrew in good order to Snezhniy.
4. Friendly Losses.

Scout 1 BRDM.
Tank 2.
2nd Squad - 8 personnel and 1 BMP (friendly fire).
Command Squad - 1 personnel.
5. Enemy Losses (Field Count).

4 BMPs.
2 Technicals.
2 BRDMs.
1 BTR-80A.
1 T-72 Tank.
1 T-55 Tank.
1 T-34 Tank.
1 Drone.
6. Observations.

Intelligence reports regarding enemy presence in Svobodnye were accurate.
Task Force encountered a larger enemy force than anticipated.
Limited cover in the open steppe terrain hampered effective maneuver and situational awareness.
Intermittent rain and darkness contributed to the friendly fire incident.
Despite heavy losses, the Task Force successfully defended Svobodnye and inflicted significant casualties on the enemy.
7. Recommendations.

Reassess future deployments in open steppe environments considering limited cover.
Emphasize proper vehicle identification procedures to prevent friendly fire incidents, especially in low-light conditions.
Conduct after-action reviews with all participating units to identify areas for improvement.
8. Appendix: Friendly Fire Incident.

A full investigation revealed the following:

Tank 1 gunner mistook burning enemy vehicles and friendly BMP for enemy armor due to limited visibility.
The friendly BMP deviated from its assigned position and engaged enemy vehicles before being mistakenly destroyed by Tank 1.
The Task Force commander recommends no charges against Tank 1 crew. Battalion and Brigade legal staff will conduct further review. 2nd Battalion command considers the matter closed.

9. Conclusion.

The defense of Svobodnye was a tactical success despite friendly losses. The operation disrupted enemy plans and inflicted significant casualties. Lessons learned from this engagement will inform future operations.

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