Soviet Union 1991

Fifth update, two more to be released in the evening

The CIA's operating efficiency is amazing. Just after they formulated the Crescent Dawn Plan and less than a week had passed, an article titled "Soviet Punishment" was circulated. Almost at the same time, different language versions were published in newspapers in dozens of countries, as if it was premeditated. This article on religious topics expounds on the Soviet Union's suppression of religion and uses false pictures to show how the Soviet Union treats those believers.

However, to the disappointment of the CIA, this article did not set off a storm around the world, and even just made a splash. No religious group went to the Soviet embassy in the local area to protest, because these people knew very well what kind of existence the Soviet government was. Previously, Sunni groups in East Asian countries protested against the Soviet Union's disrespect for religion and even tried to attack local Soviet diplomatic institutions. It was just that the crowds who attempted to riot were subdued by the police in time, and no large-scale riots occurred.

A week later, the Red guerrillas, who were hostile to the government army, attacked the local Sunni gathering area. These well-equipped and specially trained guerrillas launched a terrible massacre in the gathering area of ​​believers. The leaders who created the incident were all killed. After looting everything, they simply burned down the village, killing hundreds of religious people. After that major attack, even the government army, which had always been at odds with the Red guerrillas, very rarely shut up and ignored it. In addition, a news report blockade was carried out, prohibiting reports on the massacre of the village.

From then on, the local Sunnis would avoid Soviet diplomats from a distance. And they got a terrible nickname. Red Devil. Even in the religious world. The Soviet Union was walking sideways. I don't care about other people's opinions at all. I can respect your customs, but it's better not to point fingers in front of me when I want to do something. You can watch it if you want, and you can get out if you don't want to.

As for Syria and Iran, countries that have interests colluding with the Soviet Union will naturally not comment on such reports. Iran even banned "Soviet Punishment" and did not allow any media to mention it. For the Middle East. The united front is the most important. Everyone knows that it is the United States that has caused actual damage to interests. If you can win over an opponent, you will never sow discord among allies.

For those newspapers that tried to criticize the Soviet Union, the Soviet side also gave a resolute counterattack. The government said that these religious people had better recognize their current mentality and understand their position clearly. The Soviet Union has a powerful war machine. Religious people who dare to point fingers at the Soviet Union can be pulled out no matter where they hide. At the end of the report, several protesting organizations are listed.

As soon as the Soviet Union said this, those who were blacklisted immediately did not dare to protest.

The Soviet Propaganda Department is certainly not a vegetarian. Just after "Soviet Punishment" was published, they immediately published an article "America's Shamelessness". However, this piece was not written in Russian, but was specially translated into Arabic for publicity in the Middle East. The content of the story is about the dirty deeds that the United States has done in recent years since the Gulf War.

This time, the Iranian government did not choose to ban it, but instead promoted it in the country. The enemy of the enemy is the ally, and the allies should take care of each other. However, the US move still attracted Yanayev's attention. He specifically told Kryuchkov's KGB First Bureau to pay attention to the recent movements of the CIA.

"They are now preparing to make a big news. I don't believe that the CIA has painstakingly published a report in more than ten languages ​​just to disgust the Soviet Union." Yanayev said, pointing to the world map. All the places where the Soviet forces intervened were marked by him. Most of the war-torn countries in Africa have shown a red trend. The Soviet forces have penetrated into the local high-level. Whether it is the opposition or the government, the Soviet agents are almost omnipresent.

"There are two places in the world where the situation is most difficult to estimate, and they are also the key areas for KGB intelligence infiltration. One is Iraq, which is in war, and the other is Libya, which is also unstable. The only difference is that the former is the Soviet Union playing a game with the United States, while the latter is fighting with European countries."

"So?" Yanayev asked, "Are you saying that the target of the CIA operation will be Iraq? But except for Baghdadi, we have no forces that have clearly expressed their support."

"This is just an estimate. Maybe the actual target of the operation is Libya, so we'd better be prepared for both. The first is to send GRU agents to strengthen the protection of the Libyan embassy and ensure the safety of the Libyan ambassador. After all, the ambassador still has a lot of Libyan intelligence in his hands, and we must never let the Libyan ambassador fall into the hands of the enemy."

Because the security of overseas embassies has been included in the scope of GRU's responsibilities, the KGB has no right to ask about the safety of the embassy.

"The second is to strengthen the protection of Baghdadi, who supports the forces. This guy does have the potential to become a religious leader. Whether it is Shia or Sunni, they can unite and form a powerful armed force." After Kryuchkov proposed two sets of plans, he immediately got Yanayev's approval.

"Immediately give orders to ensure the safety of the ambassador to Benghazi and Baghdadi. Now the enemy is in the dark, and we are in the light. The situation is not favorable to us."

Kryuchkov said, "So we have to be more cautious. The CIA's actions will be in these days."

The Benghazi ambassador did not seem to take Moscow's warning that seriously. After all, this is Benghazi, the safest place in Libya. Although there are still sporadic conflicts in many places, overall it is considered a paradise compared to other suicide bomb attacks all day long. The Libyan United Revolutionary Front and the Red Crescent Brigade both sent some soldiers to guard the Soviet Embassy in Libya, as well as a group of agents from the GRU. According to this formation, unless more than a hundred armed personnel attack, this impregnable cage can be broken.

What's more, the Soviet Ambassador's Office also has a series of heavy weapons, all of which were purchased at the local arms sales market. For fighting nations, even the civilian staff working in the embassy must undergo weapons training programs and be able to effectively protect themselves in a war environment. In short, the Benghazi embassy is more like an impregnable fortress.

But every day, different people make a brief stop in front of this fortress, or stand on the upper floors of nearby buildings to take a bird's-eye view of the entire building, figure out the number of guards inside, patrol the area, and launch an attack at the best time. This was a well-planned conspiracy. A group of people tried to take advantage of the anti-Soviet sentiment set off in a small area to carry out a barbaric plunder of the Soviet Embassy. The CIA helped them actively plan through local agents, but did not directly intervene in the situation. This killing with a borrowed knife is vividly displayed.

Comrade Belenko, the Soviet ambassador to Benghazi, sat by the swimming pool and felt the warm sunshine comfortably. Unlike Moscow, which is extremely cold most of the year, the suitable temperature always made him feel like he was on vacation at the Black Sea.

Standing behind him, holding a Kalashnikov rifle, was Mazikov, who was in charge of the ambassador's security. This sturdy Cossack had never put down his gun since he entered Libya. Even during his rest time, he would The rifle is placed beside him.

"Comrade Mazelkov, I think it is completely unnecessary for Moscow to send additional manpower." Belenko stirred the pool with his hand, pointed at the setting sun and sighed, "Everyone in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is avoiding Libya. Not as good as that, but the scenery here is so beautiful. And with triple insurance, no one would dare to attack the Benghazi embassy unless he is willing to go against a country with the largest land area in the world. "

Mazelkov twitched his lips and said nothing. He did not want to disturb the poetic mood of the Libyan ambassador at this time. He used the walkie-talkie to control everyone. After confirming that the surrounding environment was safe, he removed his hand from the safety and sat on the bench. Waiting on the chair for Ambassador Belenko to come out of the pool.

Just when the embassy was showing a peaceful atmosphere, the armed militiamen of the pro-American Libyan Freedom Battalion were quietly gathering in an attempt to launch a surprise attack on the embassy, ​​and the target of the attack was Benghazi Ambassador Belenko. . (To be continued.)