Op Maelstrom 03 - 2025/02/01

Situation

Based on intelligence from the debriefed factory owner (OP 01), a raid was conducted on their farmhouse, which was suspected of being both a stash location and surveillance point for FOB Ellis. The raid recovered emails from a laptop confirming surveillance of the base and plans either targeting or timing the plan to be during an upcoming election rally.

Intelligence gathered from a recovered mobile device at a barn adjacent to the target farmhouse indicates Besmrtni Vukovi (BV) is actively training Pac Raiders (PR) elements in bomb making. This development suggests BV is likely expanding their training program to include other specialised combat skills. Text messages discovered on the device also reference a cache of prepared explosives and assembled bombs, indicating their potential use in an upcoming operation. This intelligence correlates with previously obtained information regarding election rally threats.

In the early morning, Besmrtni Vukovi (BV) and Pac Raiders (PR) forces launched a coordinated assault on Narukova International Airport during a sensitive diplomatic exchange. The attack coincided with the arrival of a US diplomatic delegation overseeing the transfer of surplus anti-air defence systems. The insurgent forces exploited vulnerabilities in the airports perimeter defence, specifically targeting ongoing construction zones along the airports security wall. Their approach overwhelmed both the airports security personnel and the NDC quick reaction force. Intel was recovered from a meet point that appeared to hint towards this.

The attackers have successfully seized control of significant portions of the airfield. A UH-60 Black Hawk attempted an emergency extraction of the US diplomatic team, it was engaged and shot down by anti-air fire. This indicates that they have managed to get at least one of the 5 anti-air vehicles online from the newly delivered anti-air vehicles, significantly escalating their tactical capabilities and the complexity of the situation.

Shortly after the airport assault was reported, multiple transport vehicles conducted coordinated raids on two major medical facilities in Narukova. Armed men stormed both hospitals' parking lots and initiated systematic raids of the buildings, focusing particularly on medical storage facilities and pharmacies. The chaos from the airport incident effectively delayed security response to the hospital incursions. This development significantly complicates the security situation by forcing a split response between securing the airport and protecting civilian medical facilities.

Acknowledgements

• Refer to the situation report for detailed information on known factions and identification protocols.
• Narukova Defence Corps maintains jurisdiction over internal security matters, movement near the border or around NDC installations that hasn't be pre-arranged or pre-planned should be requested through the chain of command for authorisation.
  
• Local civilians may be coerced by Besmrtni Vukovi (BV) and Pac Raiders (PR). Exercise caution when gathering intelligence.

Commanders intent

Current intent for the following operations is to disrupt Pac Raiders (PR) operations while gathering intelligence on Besmrtni Vukovi (BV) capabilities, strategies and leadership to plan effective future operations to remove them from the island and restore stability to Narukova and its trading partners. 

Map - Overview | High Resolution

Tasking(s)

40 Commando

• [OBJ Eagle] Secure the US Diplomat and extract him from the airport
  
• [OBJ Hawk] Destroy any active AA vehicles and secure any remaining inactive ones in the hanger
  
• [OBJ Swan Alpha / Bravo] Assist NDC in stopping the ongoing hospital raids

Joint Aviation Command

• Prepare transport for exfil of the US Diplomat
• Prepare transport(s) for exfil of rescued hostages
  
• Prep transport for 40 Commando from OBJ Swan Alpha to OBJ Swan Bravo

29 Commando

• Assist 40 Commando and First Fusiliers with the destruction of emplacements and fortifications

Markings