Hollywood Hunter

As one of the least developed countries in the world, the number of TV sets in Rwanda is almost negligible, but because the country is small enough, the broadcasting network is spread all over the country.

The racist massacre that broke out on April 7 was largely the result of the Rwandan government’s use of radio stations to carry out nationwide incitement. It was not only the Hutu army that followed it, but many civilians also became mobs under the instigation of the government. A Tutsi neighbor next to him raised his butcher knife and caused a huge tragedy in which hundreds of thousands of people were killed in just ten days.

After the Ukrainian mercenaries arrived, the first military operation was to carry out targeted removal of the radio station headquarters in the capital of Rwanda and the broadcast stations in the four surrounding provinces.

This is not only a training exercise to test the strength of the pilot team recruited by Simon, but also the Rwandan government can completely become dumb, preventing the other party from inciting hostility towards the Westeros mercenaries through the radio station, and even leading to the employment of Westeros. The military has also fallen into the same situation as the US military in Somalia last year.

The action was very successful.

All 12 Mi-24 helicopter gunships were dispatched and divided into five teams to Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, and the capitals of the four provinces. The Rwandan government forces easily destroyed all radio broadcasting equipment without preparation.

However, some problems were encountered.

Simon followed Celia Miller to a specially opened office on the west side of the villa, where five people were already waiting.

Three men and two women.

The three men are Peter Mendelson, an expert on African issues around the age of 50, and two former US military officers Dan Rubier and Major Martin Stillman who have participated in African peacekeeping operations. The latter two are now All have been retired.

The other two young girls who wore OL suits like Celia Miller were about 25 years old and acted as translators and secretaries for Simon's personal military assistant office. Emily Joplin, a tall and slender brown-haired girl, was good at Russian and Ukrainian, another blond girl with a young figure who is not inferior to Celia Miller is named Zoe Hirst. She is proficient in French and some indigenous African languages, and Rwandan is just one of them.

Including Celia Miller, the six were the team that Simon had identified after the outbreak of the Rwanda massacre.

As long as the performance of these people in recent actions can satisfy Simon, this office will be maintained in the future to assist the long-term expansion and deployment of the Westeros system in Africa.

Since yesterday, this small team has been working through remote video contact to assist the local high-level mercenary team in Rwanda to conduct a preliminary assessment and rapid reorganization of 3,000 Ukrainian soldiers. At present, the 3,000 Ukrainian mercenaries on the African side have already followed an enhanced regiment’s plan. After the establishment and integration, it is divided into 30 combat units based on the former arms of Ukrainian soldiers and the weapons and equipment held by Westeros mercenaries.

In addition, this office is not only equipped with the most advanced satellite communications equipment, but a wall-mounted TV on the wall is also showing live footage of the Westeros refugee camp on Lake Kivu. Just for the live webcast and long-distance communication, the Westeros system is expected to pay about 3 million US dollars in communication satellite lease fees every month.

After everyone greeted briefly, Simon sat down at the desk and Celia Miller began to introduce in detail the entire process of the designated clearance operation on the afternoon of April 19, local time in Rwanda.

The 12 Mi-24 helicopter gunships of Westeros mercenaries were divided into five groups, four went to Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, and the other eight were divided into four groups and flew to the capitals of the four provinces of Rwanda. The entire operation was local It started at 2:30 in the afternoon and lasted for an hour and a half. At four o'clock, all 12 armed helicopters completed their mission and returned smoothly.

During the mission, only the four armed helicopters flying to Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, were counterattacked when they retreated, and it was a very threatening counterattack.

In the office, Celia Miller played a 30-second shot taken by an onboard camera through a projector. In the screen, eight individual air defense missiles attacked four helicopters. Through the projection screen, people can be seen I felt a strong sense of crisis. Fortunately, the pilots of the 4 helicopters were the most elite air force soldiers of the former Soviet Union who had retired for less than two years. The Mi-24 dropped the heat trap in time and made an emergency dive dodge. All attacks.

"This is the former Soviet Union 9K32 individual air defense missile. It was equipped in the 1970s. Because of its low price and simple operation, it has always been the best-selling ultra-short-range air defense weapon of the former Soviet Union," Celia Miller introduced after the video was played. According to the information we have collected, the aircraft of the former president of Rwanda was shot down by this missile. Fortunately, the pilots of this operation were from the former Soviet Air Force and were very familiar with the characteristics of 9K32, so it was a surprise. However, In our next military operations, we may have to consider the threat of this missile. We are not sure how many 9K32s the Rwandan government still owns, or whether there are other types of air defense weapons that can pose a serious threat to armed helicopters."

Simon looked at the picture on the projection screen and asked, "What about the predicted number?"

Celia Miller shook her head and said: "There is no general idea, maybe just this time, the Rwandan government army has already exhausted all 9K32 reserves. Maybe the other party will continue to receive related military equipment from the French army or the Congolese army. assistance."

It is no secret that Hutu armed forces have been receiving assistance and training from the French army for more than a decade.

Moreover, the Hutu government has very close relations with its neighboring Congo Democratic Republic.

Although the Rwandan government forces used Soviet-made 9K32 individual air defense missiles this time, it is difficult to say which side these weapons came from, or, more bluntly, the possibility of assistance from the French is the greatest. According to the intelligence gathered by the local Rwandan team, until now, there may still be a small number of French advisory groups among the Rwandan government forces that have not had time to withdraw.

Simon knew better that this was true.

Many years after the end of the massacre, the Rwandan government continued to condemn France for contributing to the Rwanda massacre. Many investigations have shown that the plane of the then Rwandan President Juvenal was probably shot down by the French army and then planted. Armed the Tutsi.

Because the French did not want the Rwandan government to negotiate a peace with the Tutsi armed forces supported by the United Kingdom and the United States, leading to the re-infiltration of British and American forces into Rwanda, which was already controlled by France. Even after the exposure of the Rwanda massacre that year had shocked the world, the French army still quietly carried out small actions against the Tutsi armed forces in Rwanda.

Celia Miller didn't shy away from this in her words, because everyone knew the truth.

Of course, this is definitely not said in public.

For the peace-loving French Republic in a civilized world, it is a very serious accusation that the other side supported a government against humanity that committed genocide behind the scenes. The 20th anniversary of the former Rwanda massacre, only because of a few accusations from the President of Rwanda at that time, the French government immediately protested like a cat with its tail stepped on and announced its withdrawal from the massacre memorial activities.

Since it is impossible to judge the number of anti-aircraft weapons held by the Rwandan government forces, Simon stopped questioning, and continued to listen to Celia's introduction on the reorganization of Ukrainian mercenaries.

About twenty minutes later, Celia finished the introduction. Dan Rubier, a former US military lieutenant colonel who had participated in peacekeeping operations in Angola and Nabimia, first asked: "Simon, I want to know, Westeros Do the mercenaries intend to take real military action against the Rwandan government forces, or are they just maintaining a deterrent to prevent genocide in Rwanda?"

Simon smiled and looked at Rubier: "Is there a difference?"

Dan Rubir said: "If it is just a shock, this goal has been achieved. As the world's eyes turn to Rwanda, the massacre will definitely stop quickly in the next few days. Westeros mercenaries can now consider it. Withdrawal matters, the following matters will be taken over by the UN peacekeeping force, which can also save a lot of military expenses."

Simon said: "Dan, the fact is that regardless of the EO mercenaries or the Ukrainian Army, I have already paid for a month in advance. I also bought a large number of military equipment from Ukraine at a high price."

Dan Rubier understood Simon's intentions and said, "Then, I suggest that we must fight quickly."

Simon nodded slightly and motioned Dan Rubier to continue.

Dan Rubir ordered Emily Joplin, who was operating the projector, to switch a map of Rwanda, got up and walked to the projection screen, and said: "The main reason why civil wars in many countries in Africa are protracted is that most warlords are They are very good at guerrilla warfare. They will continue to fight against government forces everywhere in the country. Many people in power in African countries also use this method to obtain power."

A weird look flashed across Simon's expression, but Dan Rubier's speech was not interrupted.

Dan Rubir continued: "The current situation is that there are about 50,000 troops in Rwanda, of which 20,000 are militias that are completely incompetent. These people may not even have complete guns. Can bully civilians. There are another 30,000 government troops with more complete weapons and equipment and some military training. At present, there are about 8,000 people in Biwenba city in northern Rwanda confronting the Tutsi Rwandan Patriotic Front. Another 22,000 people are because of this. This turmoil happened to be all concentrated in the capital Kigali. This is the best opportunity for us."

Simon shook his head and vetoed: "Unfortunately, Dan, we can't attack Kigali, where there are at least one million civilians. And even if the Ukrainian mercenaries are very powerful, once we get into street fighting, our fate may be the same as that of the US military in Somalia last year. Mogadishu is similar."

Rwanda has a small land area of ​​only 26,000 square kilometers, but has a population of more than 8 million. The population density is very high. Among them is the capital Kigali. The population before the massacre and riots exceeded 1.5 million. Even now, there are many people. Fleeing because of the riots, the population is in the millions.

Just as the UN peacekeeping forces are often **** in Africa because they are concerned about civilian deaths and injuries, Simon does not want to fall into accusations of causing a large number of civilian deaths and injuries because of the attack on Kigali. The task of attacking the capital and seizing power will only be left to the Rwandan opposition in the future.

Dan Rubier obviously expected Simon to have this attitude, and said, "So, Simon, we only have one choice now." The former U.S. lieutenant colonel said, pointing his finger at a Gutalama in western Rwanda. City: "Fight a sniper battle before the Rwandan government forces send troops to Gutalama."

Rwanda is only about 150 kilometers deep from east to west and north to south, which is about two or three hours' drive.

The capital Kigali is located in the center of Rwanda, about 70 kilometers from the Westeros refugee camp on the shore of Lake Kivu in the west. The city of Gutalama, pointed out by Dan Rubiel, happens to be in the middle of the Kigali and Westero refugee camps.

Simon heard Dan Rubier's words and couldn't help but raised his eyebrows slightly, waiting for the other party to continue.

Dan Rubir began to explain his intentions: "Based on my experience of participating in peacekeeping operations in Africa, the Rwandan government is likely to send 5,000 to 10,000 regular troops to the city of Gutalama to confront us. If we didn’t To prevent the Rwandan government from deploying this layout, once stationed in Gutalama, the Rwandan government forces will set up military camps in the city and integrate them with civilians. This is the most common method used by African warlords to deal with peacekeeping forces. Because they all know that the peacekeeping forces dare not attack civilians easily, but they have no such scruples. Not only that, the government forces will try their best to destroy all bridges and road facilities from Lake Kivu to Kigali, and they are in traffic. A large area of ​​minefields is buried on the main road. Most of Rwanda is hilly. Although it is not dangerous, it is very difficult for thousands of troops to avoid the main road and march between the hills and hills. They may also encounter familiar terrain. The Rwandan government army’s guerrilla warfare harassment. The end result is likely to be that no matter how elite our army is, we can only honestly confront the Rwandan government army, unless we clean up the government army regardless of our own and civilian casualties. No one can afford the price."

Simon added silently in his heart.

Then, with the intervention of the United Nations, all parties started peace talks and reached a peace agreement. Then again, when everyone was not paying attention, the war broke out again.

This is a classic cycle of many years of civil war in many countries in Africa.

If you can't fight, you will fight, if you can't, you will call the United Nations to come to the peace talks. Once the results fail to satisfy all parties, continue the fight. If one side is pressed too hard, then go to guerrilla warfare, wandering around among the vast virgin forests of Africa, recuperating and fighting again.

During the half century that African countries have been separated from colonial rule, many countries have basically been in this state.

What Simon dislikes most is procrastination.

When Dan Rubier finished speaking and looked at himself, he smiled at the corner of his mouth, very satisfied with the military adviser he had hired with a high salary. Sweeping a few other people in the office, and looking at Dan Rubiel in front of the projection screen, Simon said, "Dan, and everyone, if you don't mind, maybe you can accompany me tonight."

Everyone was taken aback. After a brief period of doubt, they realized something, but subconsciously felt it was impossible.

There is a 7-hour time difference between Rwanda and the East Coast of the United States.

It is about six o'clock in the afternoon on the East Coast of the United States. Rwanda is just one o'clock in the morning. After about four hours, it will be dawn over there, and it is 11 o'clock in the evening in New York.

What is Simon Westero planning to do all night?

Recalling Dan Rubir’s description just now, since we have felt the threat of Westeros mercenaries, if the Rwandan government forces send troops to confront the Westeros mercenaries, it will certainly not be too long, perhaps in the last few days. .

More likely, just a few hours later in Rwanda.

After all, the military affairs assistant office here is a newly recruited team. Neither Simon nor the senior Mercenary Westeros can be so stupid to tell Celia Miller all intelligence and related military plans without reservation. People like Dan Rubiel.

Perhaps the high-level team on the Rwandan side also took into account the situation Dan Rubir just described, and formulated Dan Rubir's same counter plan.

Fight a sniper war.

If a large number of Rwandan military forces can be wiped out in the wild at one time and disrupt the other party's potential for a long-term confrontation with Westeros mercenaries, then the Hutu government in Rwanda will completely lose the initiative.

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Ukrainian mercenaries planned to be the main force of military operations just arrived in Africa yesterday.

Although most of these soldiers are elite special forces and scouts in the former Soviet Red Army, they have generally been out of the army for one to two years.

Even though relatively rigorous screening was conducted during the recruitment phase, this group of people has not fallen in terms of personal physical fitness or familiarity with weapons and equipment, but after all they have not undergone any running-in military training, so they are directly on the battlefield. Is it really suitable?