Battlefield Contractor

The land of war

Lin Rui took his mercenaries and infiltrated the surroundings of Kharkiv, Ukraine's second largest city, under the arrangement of Aladdin.

The current situation in Kharkiv is very tense and has been completely surrounded by the Russian army. The Russian side has specially opened a humanitarian channel for the evacuation of civilians in the city. The Russian army is attacking Kharkov from all directions, and fighting with the Ukrainian army in the urban area. It is reported that the Russian army entered the central area of ​​Balakleya, Kharkiv Oblast, and the local Ukrainian army has been evacuated.

Kharkov has been besieged for two weeks and the situation remains tense.

Kharkiv is the second largest city in Ukraine and the center of education and heavy industry in eastern Ukraine. Although the official language is Ukrainian, the entire population of the Kharkiv region speaks Russian. The industrial structure of Kharkiv is mainly based on machinery manufacturing, and it is also the largest railway hub in Ukraine, where 8 trunk lines meet. Therefore, the Ukrainian army defending the city resisted fiercely.

So far the Ukrainian armed forces have all the defensive positions in the city. The two sides are currently fighting in the direction of Izyum, Baraklia and Delgach. Russian media wrote on March 7 that Russian troops occupied Izyum, but apparently, fighting in the city continues. Because this is an important stronghold, the strategic position is important, and the two sides compete very fiercely.

The city has been under siege for two weeks without electricity, heating, food, medicine and communications. The bridge to the city was blown up, the city itself was actually divided into two parts, and the road from Kharkiv was controlled by the armed forces of the Russian Federation. In Kharkov itself, the situation was also difficult, but overall it was okay.

In the city center, gunshots could be heard. But the battle is going on somewhere in the suburbs. There was no visible damage to the city itself. Many residents of the city left to safe places such as Poltava, and some were able to reach Lviv. As for household items, you can basically find everything you need in life in the store. Only dairy products and meat and sausages are in short supply.

Military experts believe that it is impossible for Russian troops to storm the city now. He believes that entry into Kharkiv is only necessary when the entire left bank of Ukraine is under the control of the armed forces of the Russian Federation.

Kharkiv is now blocked, and Russia can only methodically eliminate the military centers of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and the Ukrainian National Guard, destroying their remaining weapon systems, artillery, multiple rocket launch systems, tanks and armored vehicles. This work is now in progress.

The main task of the Russian army was to defeat the Ukrainian armed forces in the Donbass. When the entire left bank of the Dnieper is under Russian control, by this time the Ukrainian armed forces will be significantly weaker in Kharkiv. Second, when they found out that the entire Left Bank was occupied by Russian troops, and that Kyiv and Odessa were besieged, their mood would be greatly reduced. They will understand that there is no chance. Then the combat power will plummet. Then it is possible for the Russian army to enter Kharkov and destroy the remnants.

But this situation made Lin Rui and others encounter great difficulties, and it was difficult for them to enter the urban area.

At present, the most elite Guards Tank 1st Army of the Russian Army crossed the Ukrainian land port of Hoptovka in the early morning of the 24th and rushed towards Kharkov. The main attacking division was actually the famous guard Kantemirov. The Ka-4 Division, which has been deployed on the outskirts of Moscow for a long time, is also a frequent visitor to the Red Square military parade. Sending this "Guardian Army" to the war reflects the determination of the Russian side.

However, the "6-hour entry into the city" expected by Russian fanatics did not come true. At about 0900 that day, the Russian army was delayed by the Ukrainian army in Lipzy Village, Djergach Town, 20 kilometers north of Kharkov. , the two sides have repeatedly competed around the buildings and intersections next to the road. In particular, next to a street sign marked "Gravsk", it appeared near a situation where an entire company of Russian t-80bvm tanks and Gaz-66 trucks were destroyed. It was identified that they belonged to the motorcycles under the 4th Russian Guards Division. The 423rd regiment was apparently destroyed by the Ukrainian army ambushing the roadside hills with anti-tank missiles, and the turrets of some tanks were blown off.

In the northeast of Kharkiv, where the current fierce battle is the most fierce, the two sides mainly compete for control of railway stations and highways. The close combat of the Ukrainian army is quite active. Many soldiers carry simple anti-material rifles modified with heavy machine gun barrels. A small hole is drawn in the house as a shooting hole, which can penetrate a 15 mm steel plate at a distance of 500 meters, and can directly penetrate the wall to achieve the effect of one-shot kill.

At the same time, in order to avoid the threat of Russian superior artillery, the Ukrainian army repeatedly used more than a thousand factories, walls, warehouses and shops in the industrial zone to covertly transfer, and each action was mostly a small team of less than 20 people. According to the analysis, if the Ukrainian army resists steadily, the developed water supply and drainage pipe network system and underground passages in the northern industrial area of ​​Kharkov will be conducive to lasting resistance, because the attacker can attack any position, and the defender can send troops in time. , fire support. Even if one position is lost, it will not affect the overall situation. There are many alleys connected to the main roads, which is convenient for quick evacuation. This is like the watertight compartment of a warship. Water in one or even multiple cabins will not cause the ship to sink.

The Ukrainian army does not have many troops stationed in Kharkov. The main force is the 30th Brigade of the Government Army Machine Infantry and two infantry battalions, plus the 500-strong National Guard Kievan Rus Battalion. The Ukrainian National Guard has many foreign mercenaries, and they are generally more anti-Russian than Ukrainians, so they fight more fiercely.

In this case, the blockade of the Russian army, of course, strictly restricts foreigners from entering Kharkov. Because even the Russian army has lingering fears about these mercenary desperadoes. The lessons of the street fighting in Grozny, Chechnya, still haunt the Russian army.

Lin Rui originally planned to mix with a group of foreign mercenaries who rushed to Kharkov, but unexpectedly, they encountered the Russian army on the way to Kharkov.

So these mercenaries who originally planned to go to Kharkov to participate in the battle were detained by the Russian army before the war began. Lin Rui and others were also detained in the suburbs.

But the Russian army can't do anything about these people. Although they know that these people are mercenaries, as long as the other party does not participate in the battle, they are just civilians, and they are also unarmed foreign civilians.

In fact, Russia's invasion of Ukraine for a special military operation has been subject to international criticism and even sanctions from various parties. At this time, it is even more unreasonable to do anything with civilians in other countries.

You say these people are mercenaries trying to help Ukraine fight, but you have no proof. These foreigners are empty-handed, unarmed, and speak various languages.

No matter how arrogant you are, can you arrest them all?

The Russian army could only concentrate and isolate these people first, and then persuade them to turn back.

Lin Rui's luck was even worse. He was a registered mercenary leader in Russia, so he was quickly identified and taken to a room for questioning.

"Mr. Rickrain?" An officer looked at Lin Rui and said, "We don't have to go around in circles, we know very well who you are. You are from a private military company. People like you entered Ukraine at this time, Fools know what they're here for.

Mr. Rick, we have to remind you that you and we have worked together many times. At the moment your company still has operations in Russia, so you shouldn't want to embarrass things too much.

Take your people away while we're still polite. Otherwise, we may have to forcefully expel you. That's kind of annoying. "

Lin Rui sighed, "I haven't been back to Russia for two years. I don't think you still remember me. Should I feel honored or sad?"

"I don't care what you think, it's better to leave immediately. I know people like you have a certain relationship at the top, but this time is different. You want to enter Ukraine, no one will help you." The Russian military officer snapped. .

"Do I need someone else's help?" Lin Rui shrugged, "I don't think it's necessary, and you're not qualified to stop me. What name do you want to use to stop me, illegal entry? This is not Russia, even if you want to control it, Also Ukrainian customs.

Another point, it is said that Ukraine is now visa-free. "

"But you are a mercenary, and you are here to fight!" The officer was furious.

"Why can't I be traveling? Also, please pay attention to your words, I am a military security company. Provide various security tasks. The current situation in Kharkov is tense, and many rich people are hiring people like me They provide security services. Private security itself is our regular business. As for the war you mentioned, it just happens not to be within the scope of our company's experience." Lin Rui shrugged.

The Russian military officer was furious and grabbed him. "Do you have to be right with us?"

"Let me and my people in, otherwise, you can only let me go. We will think of other ways." Lin Rui slowly blocked his hand.

"A **** mercenary, why do you dare to order me?!" The officer gritted his teeth.

"Guess what?" Lin Rui shrugged, "Since you know that I have something to do with your military upper echelons, why do you still think I'm doing the right thing with you when I entered Kharkov? Can't it be to help you? ?"

"Nonsense. If that's the case, how could I have not received the news? If you are really helping us, do you think the above will not notify me?" The Russian officer sneered.

"It's no use arguing like this. You see, there are only a dozen of us, and we're unarmed. Even if we go to the city to help the Ukrainians, what can we help? You have so many tanks and missiles here. Really scared of the dozen of us. ?" Lin Rui sighed and said, "If you insist, then give me a call to General Yuri. I think he will vouch for me."

"General Yuri?" the officer frowned.

"Yuri of the National Guard, the head of the Internal Guard." Lin Rui made a gesture, "If you think that he is not enough alone, then I have a little relationship with the four major joint strategic commands.

"Don't use the people above to press me. And I know, you're just talking." The officer sneered, but his attitude was no longer as tough as before.

Lin Rui shrugged, "Since you know my background, you should know that I am the boss of this military company. If I find any person, there will be hundreds, even thousands.

Do you think I'll take just a dozen people and follow the Ukrainians into the battle in a losing battle? "

The officer was silent for a while, "Then why on earth did you enter Kharkiv?"

"Travel." Lin Rui's answer left the officer dumbfounded.

"If you ask me, then I'm going on a tour. I can't comment on anything else. You know what we do. We never say a word about missions." Lin Rui shrugged.

The Russian officer paced back and forth, apparently undecided.

Preventing mercenaries from entering Kharkov is the order from above. But what Lin Rui said is not unreasonable. If he is really entrusted by the military to carry out some secret missions, it is obviously not a good idea to stop him like this.

The officer was a little out of ideas, and finally he still found an opportunity to let Lin Rui go. Because he sent Lin Rui into the city, he really didn't dare, because he was a well-known mercenary, and the officer's responsibility was to prevent all kinds of mercenaries from entering the city.

But in case what Lin Rui said was true, he was helping the Russian military, and the officer was afraid that he would be delayed.

After some hesitation, the officer drove them into the place where the other mercenaries were being held together. Then he warned them hastily and let them go.

These foreign mercenaries cursed and pointed their middle fingers at the officer's back.

A bearded mercenary came up and patted Lin Rui, "Brother, what did they say to you just now? We thought you were taken away."

"What else can I say, just let me get out of here." Lin Rui smiled, "I'm afraid I said the same to you? These Russian soldiers just don't want us to go in."

The bearded nodded, "I'm used to it, but they don't think about it, what can I do for me? I just want to enter Kharkov earlier and start getting my salary earlier. Those Russians, not me. concerned."

Lin Rui smiled, "But we are now intercepted halfway. It may be difficult to enter Kharkov. I heard that there are Russian checkpoints everywhere along the way. We can be intercepted here. , and may also be intercepted elsewhere.”

The bearded mercenary smiled, "Don't worry, our brothers have a way. This time we are guaranteed to be able to enter Kharkiv safely. As long as you follow us, you can't go wrong."

"Then it'll be troublesome, bro." Lin Rui patted the bearded man calmly.

"It's no trouble, anyway, if you don't go, we are going too. It's just a hitchhiker on the way, no trouble." The bearded whispered. "You are right, most of the roads are blocked. But some passages are not blocked. My brothers and I know a way, and we will take you with us when the time comes.

They all come out to make money, and they can take care of each other at that time. "

(End of this chapter)