Damn the World, Ride a Submarine - Chapter 104



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Episode 104 – Simferopol

There were targets that OSS’s Revolver 860 drone could not eliminate with free-falling mortar rounds.

It was a tunnel and a concealed trench. It was solved by flying a suicide drone. When the drone arrived at the entrance to the tunnel or trench, it was detonated using a remote fuse.

The open trenches built by the Russian army were unable to keep up with the mortar shells falling vertically from the sky, and the deeper the tunnels dug to avoid them, the more dangerous they became.

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The Ukrainian Marine Division, which the OSS 1st Assault Group landed on the Crimean Peninsula, slowly occupied Yevpatoria like water absorbed by a sponge.

There were intermittent street battles and attacks by Russian snipers, but the Ukrainian marines, accustomed to combat, continued to advance regardless.

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SBU Ukrainian Security Service agents quickly arrested collaborators who had been identified in advance, and quickly classified and controlled the families of Russian military and police officers and pro-Russian residents.

And by completely occupying the five main roads entering Yevpatoria, they were able to control the entire city.

In line with this, SBU agents led the establishment of a pro-Ukrainian autonomous government centered on the Ukrainian Resistance, which had been lurking underground.

Finally, Ukraine declared the liberation of Yevpatoria.

This incident was perceived as a shocking incident in Russia, as if a knife had been cut into the Crimean Peninsula’s back.

With control over the Black Sea lost and the Crimean Bridge blown up, the fall of Kherson was just beginning to count down.

However, Ukraine’s other fronts were showing somewhat sluggish performance.

The Northern Ukrainian Army had no choice but to carry out passive operations to protect Kiev from the Belarusian and Russian troops.

The eastern sector’s advance was delayed as it encountered strong resistance from the Russian army.

but.

The Southern Army, in which the OSS participated, reported victories day after day, and the OSS fleet took control of the Black Sea and successfully landed on the Crimean Peninsula.

This was more than just a victory for the Southern Army.

Not only does it greatly increase the morale of the Ukrainian military. By putting pressure on the eastern and northern fronts, it served as an opportunity to turn the tide of the war.

Now we have to worry about what to do with the Crimea Peninsula.

With the recapture of Kherson just around the corner, Ukraine’s Southern Army faced new concerns.

There were two directions of advance.

The first thing that could be thought of was to quickly advance and retake the uninhabited Crimea while the main force of the Russian army was tied up on the eastern and northern fronts.

However, if the forces in eastern Ukraine were pushed back, there was a risk of being trapped along with 6,000 marines in the Crimea.

The next alternative is while the Marines landed in the Crimea defend Yevpatoria (or make a strategic withdrawal).

The plan was to advance to the eastern front and attack the flank of Melitopol to pressure the Russian main force.

Ahead of the restoration of Kherson, an operational meeting was held between the Ukrainian Southern Army Command and the OSS command.

A secret call or video conference using Starlink was planned, but due to concerns about security vulnerabilities, it was decided to hold an operational meeting aboard the Tawi-Tawi.

The command of the Southern Ukraine Army arrived at Tawi-Tawi by helicopter.

The commander was General Oleksandr Petrenko. He was a man with a strong general-like air.

The meeting began in the operations room with General Petrenko’s courtesy words of thanks. A debate ensued over the two routes of advance towards Melitopol and the Crimean Peninsula.

It was difficult to give up either, but both had risks.

“General Petrenko.”

– yes.

“I understand how you feel, General. “I think I would feel the same way.”

– Thank you for saying that.

“If I were to tell you my thoughts, I think it would be natural to support the eastern military first.”

– yes. I also agree with what you said. …

“The landing at Yevpatoria was an operation prepared to retake Kherson. The Marines may be able to withdraw in case of emergency.”

– yes. I know. However, I am deeply concerned because I feel that throwing away the achievements of the Marine Division like this will be something I will regret in the future.

“So, how about doing it this way?”

– I’m waiting for your word.

“It’s about advancing in both directions.”

– great. Please provide a more detailed explanation.

“In any case, even if the entire Southern Army were deployed, it would not be enough to occupy the entire Crimean Peninsula, maintain it, and govern it.”

-…

“So, only the points and lines connecting Kherson and Yevpatoria will be occupied to relieve the isolation of the landing force.”

– good idea.

“In other words, the main force of the Southern Army will advance to Melitopol, and only the OSS and part of the Ukrainian Army will advance deep into the Crimean Peninsula, focusing on the road.”

– Oh, by the way, without the support of OSS, the power of the Southern Army will likely be disrupted…

“yes. So, I think we need elaborate division of troops and operations.”

-…

“First of all, we can move the OSS drone brigade from the ground base to our ship so that it can support both Melitopol and Yevpatoria.”

– That’s a good idea. Now that Kherson has been recaptured, ships can approach the coast deep into the Crimea.

“And the SBU Security Service says they are ready to organize militias and volunteer troops in Crimea.”

– I don’t know much about the work system there, but how…?

General Petrenko still seemed undecided. He didn’t seem to know the relationship between OSS and SBU.

“There was a request for support from SBU. I also have experience working with Ghost Bear, the Security Bureau’s counter-Russian officer, on other operations.”

– Oh, then, is it true that the rumor that OSS was involved in the Sevmash bombing was also true?

“yes. That’s right.”

– okay.

“And it seems that the ground artillery can support the main force of the Southern Army, which is in a lot of trouble, and advance to the Crimea centered on the OSS mechanized unit.”

– great.

“It appears that the lack of firepower in the Crimea can be overcome with our ship-based aircraft and ship-to-ground power.”

– great. I’m curious about your military experience.

“haha. “My final rank is sergeant.”

– But how do you make this tactical decision?

“It seems that corporate management, investment, and war have many similarities.”

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The command of the Southern Ukrainian Army returned, and soon after, General Petrenko officially announced the recapture of Kherson.

The world media began to report the success of Ukraine’s recapture of Kherson and the landing operation on the Crimean peninsula.

Moscow’s leaders often appeared confused, unable to confirm or deny questions from reporters.

It was not only Ukraine that was demoralized by this war situation.

Armed uprisings broke out in the Baltic countries as if they had promised each other, and soldiers from the Baltic countries who had been forcibly conscripted deserted one after another.

The unit organized for the full-scale invasion of the Crimean Peninsula was referred to as the OSS Crimean Brigade.

The ranks of the OSS Crimean Brigade were as follows.

52 AS21 Redback armored vehicles of the mechanized brigade ran on the roads of the Crimean Peninsula at the front and rear.

The armored vehicle was loaded with 416 Ukrainian Southern Army troops and OSS special forces, leading the way at the vanguard, followed by 36 self-propelled mortars and 9 fire control vehicles.

The Crimean Brigade had begun a deep advance that cut the Crimean Peninsula in half.

The ranks of the OSS Crimean Brigade had about 300 troops mounted on 50 K131 tactical vehicles and responded to intermittent flank attacks in the middle of the ranks.

In the sky, 30 Bayraktar TB3s and 5 MQ-9s protected the formation while neutralizing Russian tanks and anti-tank firepower. As the advance line of the Crimean Brigade entered deep into the Crimean Peninsula.

Seven AH-1W/Z attack helicopter Vipers sortied from Tawi Tawi and 12 F-35B fighter-bombers on the flight deck protected the OSS Crimean Brigade.

In addition, the F-35B squadron was constantly repeating this landing, blocking the Russian military’s supply and landing on the Crimean Peninsula.

The submarine force, including Wolf 1, the Lee Hoe-young, and the Marine Specter unmanned torpedo boat, ambushed the waters near Sevastopol, preventing even a single Russian boat from approaching the Crimean Peninsula.

The military assets that Russia accessed to restore the Crimean Bridge became the target of attacks by Bayraktar and MQ-9, and about 30 medium-altitude drones constantly monitored the area around the Crimean Bridge.

The Crimean Brigade advanced along the E97 highway on the Crimean Peninsula and occupied Krasnoperekopsk.

Now a way has been opened for the Ukrainian army to enter Kherson and the Crimean Peninsula by sea.

While the OSS Crimean Brigade left Kherson and penetrated the Crimean Peninsula from top to bottom, the 6,000-strong Ukrainian Marine Division took complete control of the Yevpatoria area.

The Ukrainian Marine Division occupied small towns and headed toward the H05 highway that runs vertically through Simferopol through the Crimean Peninsula.

Simferopol was the capital of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea.

At the same time, SBU Security Service agents organized pro-Ukrainians in Crimea into the Crimean Autonomous Army and the Crimean Police.

When the Ukrainian Marine Division and the OSS Crimean Brigade liberate each city on the Crimean Peninsula.

The Crimean Autonomous Army and the Crimean Police, organized by the SBU, ensured security in the city.

The Ukrainian Security Service was operating numerous underground organizations in preparation for this day. The moment the Russian military disintegrated, they quickly took control of the city.

The OSS Crimean Brigade had only about 2,000 troops. They ran across the no-man’s land of the Crimean peninsula, quickly liberating cities one by one.

Is it because of the reports from the world media?

Pro-Russian residents who saw the OSS flag and mark followed the control of the OSS and SBU without much resistance.

The OSS Crimean Brigade advanced deep into the Crimea along the H05 highway.

At this time, the Ukrainian Marine Division that had landed in Yevpatoria had advanced to the entrance of Simferopol (the capital of the Crimea Autonomous Republic), occupying small and medium-sized cities one by one along the P25 road.

Soon after, the OSS Crimean Brigade also advanced to Sofiivka, a small town north of Simferopol.

As it happened, the operation to restore the Crimean Peninsula ended up being led by our OSS.

Up until now, the goal was to advance across the uninhabited Crimea Peninsula, leading to intermittent small-scale battles, but the advance to Simferopol was somewhat of a concern.

The symbolism of being the capital of the Crimean Autonomous Republic.

And it was because it was the second largest city in the Crimean Peninsula, with a population of 300,000.

Sevastopol