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Chapter 266 Someone Will Take the Blame

Yanayev returned from England with a tired body, and of course he also brought back impressive negotiation results.In addition to resolving a nuclear power plant renovation project worth close to [-] million U.S. dollars with the United Kingdom, there are also a series of commodity cooperation projects that give the British people the greatest policy preferences, as long as their products can fill the Soviet market.

Of course, Yanayev's policy is not only aimed at the United Kingdom, but also effective for other countries.Just like the red capitalists who came from the United States when Lenin was preparing to implement the New Economic Policy, he hoped that this policy could attract the attention of those investors.Anyway, the heavy industry of the Soviet Union is in the hands of the government, and the marketization of those light industrial commodities can break the original shackles and regain their vitality.

At least Yanayev's economic policy ideas can be compared with the great mentor Lenin. The Soviet Union can use the commodity economy to carry out great socialist construction.At the same time, marketization also had an impact on the rigid constitution of the Soviet Union to a certain extent.Among the disarmed soldiers of the Soviet Union, except for those who were sent overseas to perform dangerous missions, the vast majority of soldiers who were restored to civilian status entered the factories and companies established by Western capitalists through the active employment guidance of the state.

This is also the situation Yanayev hopes to see. It not only solves the problem of soldiers not being able to find jobs after retiring, but also provides labor for the development of industry.It's a pity that Hammer, an old friend of the Soviet people, passed away in 1990, otherwise Yanayev might really talk to him about whether he is interested in doing business with us.

When the Soviet Union disintegrated, unpaid soldiers either joined gangs, participated in drug smuggling, or joined the Chechen rebels, and turned their guns on their former compatriots, so Yanayev also realized that if he did not properly Solving the problem of disarmed soldiers is likely to trigger a turmoil and crisis in the future.So when Minister of Defense Yazov was about to implement the disarmament order, Yanayev went to find Yazov and told him his plan, at least he could kill two birds with one stone and solve the future troubles.

Similarly, Yanayev’s foreign business has not been left behind. At least he decided to give De Klerk a generous gift to transfer all the mineral resources held by Somalia in Africa to South Africa.For this reason, the Soviet Union also specially sent representatives to negotiate with the white right-wing members of the South African Congress.

Although de Klerk supported the abolition of the apartheid system and tried to establish a peaceful unification of whites in Africa.But this does not mean that there are no ambitious people in Africa who want to occupy the minerals of other countries.At least the right-wing political parties in South Africa and the white people who support the apartheid system are still thinking about how to plunder the resources of other African countries.

"You mean that the Soviet Union is willing to transfer assets in Somalia and sell them to us at a reasonable price?" The radical part of the people even tried to stop the Soviet Union's invasion by violent means.

Of course, more people think that South Africa and the Soviet Union do not match in terms of strength. Doing so will lead to a terrible result, that is, the permanent members of the Council, who were already wary of themselves, will completely turn their faces.

"Of course, we are very willing to improve the cooperative relationship with South Africa. After all, we also have a goal, which is to stop the war and contribute to the economic development of Africa." The representative of the Soviet Union crossed his hands and said with a smile.Of course, these are just polite words on his lips. What is the truth, he doesn't think so in his heart.

The Soviet representative had to make a hypocritical explanation to hide the deeper dark thoughts in his heart, "We know that if the interests of the Soviet Union and South Africa conflict in Africa, it will be a very embarrassing situation. It is like two arms There will always be endless bullets in a commercial war, so why don't we simply sit down and work together to discuss how to carve up the big cake in Africa? War may cost us everything, but cooperation can bring satisfactory gains to both sides. "

The deliberate weakness of the Soviet representatives seemed very satisfying to the South Africans, giving them the illusion that the expansion of the Soviet Union in South Africa depended on their faces.

Previously, Victor provided a batch of needle-type anti-aircraft missiles to the Somali warlord Aidid, which were specially used against the Mogadishu operation of the US military in the next July.This batch of munitions, Victor, also made some manipulations. The origin was the launchers and missiles of the Soviet Union, but the customer who received the goods was the South African Defense Forces.

At this time, the Soviet Union transferred the agreement reached verbally by Aidid to the South African government. It also deliberately made a trap behind the scenes, waiting for the other party to dig a hole and jump into it.Anyway, the Soviet Union has not actually sent companies to Somalia to develop minerals, so he can shirk all this on the South Africans.

Of course, South African MPs don't think so deeply, they only think of how much profit Somalia's mineral resources can bring them.But I didn't expect that US ground troops have begun to appear in Somalia now.Once they have suffered heavy losses in Somalia, who will be the first to bear the brunt of the subsequent retaliation?

There is no doubt that South Africa has secured the top spot and became the first target of American retaliation, and then Mandela came to power. How will this South African historical sinner sell South Africa to please the West?Yanayev has already calculated to this point, and he doesn't mind exchanging a small price for a few mines in exchange for huge profits for a country in South Africa.

"This is the transfer price we offer. We have already paid for these minerals with the local militia. So they are relatively safe. Of course, you'd better hire the security personnel of EO Company to be responsible for the local mining safety, after all This is Africa, a country in turmoil."

"The transfer fee for each mine is [-] U.S. dollars, and we will not harm our allies. Of course, I think the South African side has already inquired about these mines, right? The gold and diamonds produced in them are far more than this price. "

"Of course, we are very clear about the value of these mineral resources." The South African congressman nodded. He was not worried that he would be deceived. In fact, they had sent people to explore Somalia's mineral resources early in the morning.The few minerals provided by the Soviet Union are all areas with rich metal resources. For them, the transfer fee of [-] US dollars is nothing more than a painless mosquito bite.

"If you can accept this price, let's sign it now?" The black and white contract of the representative of the Soviet Union will be placed on the table, as long as the South African congressmen sign their names on this piece of paper, then this matter will be considered It's the final word.

Dazzled by the benefits, the South African naturally signed his name on the deed of sale. After signing, he still had a happy expression on our cooperation, completely unaware that he was sold and helped to count the money.After the signing was completed, the representative of the Soviet Union picked up the briefcase, turned around and left without stopping for a moment.

"Moscow tried every means to create such a big game, just waiting for Mandela to fall into this trap when the regime in South Africa was overturned. In such a game, these bureaucratic parliamentarians in South Africa did not consider their own interests at all. behavior will have consequences."

He finally stopped at the gate, and looked back at the building ruled by whites. Maybe after a while, the owner here will be replaced by a group of stupid blacks, and then the country of South Africa will be completely pulled into the abyss.

Victor, the representative of the Soviet Union, left the South African government building and immediately went to the airport to take a plane to leave here. As an arms dealer who sold needle missiles to the Somali armed forces, he may also become the target of the CIA after the accident.So he has been disappearing for a while now.This time Victor will go to South America, and after completing the last deal with the Colombian drug lord, he will hide his name in South America under the cover of the KGB until the limelight passes.

Anyway, South Africa will attract hatred and carry most of the anger of the United States, and Yanayev also really wants to see how Mandela will calm the anger of the United States in front of the furious Mario?

Chapter 267 Somalia's Broken Halberd

On October 1993, 10, General Jonathan launched an operation code-named Irene's capture plan, targeting Omar Sharon, the treasurer who appeared in the Olympic Hotel, and Monhami Hassan Al, the foreign spokesman watt.According to the informant's information, they will have a secret meeting there.

Of course, the CIA’s intelligence error in the Somalia operation did not realize that the Aidid militia was equipped with SAM anti-aircraft missiles at this time, let alone the Black Hawk helicopter, even the AC130 gunboat hovering over Mogadishu In the sky, SAM anti-aircraft missiles can also shoot it down like they did in the Gulf War.

The incident followed the historical trajectory. General Jonathan's application to Washington for the use of AC130 gunboats and M1 main battle tanks as support was rejected. The Pentagon did not want to make this matter a big deal, and they wanted to handle it quietly.A surgically precise operation by U.S. forces could eliminate the scourge of Aidid with a single blow.At the same time, it is also good to positively establish a positive image of the US military in maintaining world peace.

"The situation in Mogadishu is so complicated, and the intelligence is far less than those office bureaucrats imagined. How could it be possible to carry out a precise strike." After hearing Washington's reply, General Jonathan said angrily .

It's just that the No. 70 Fifth Ranger Infantry Regiment who took the Black Hawk helicopter to Mogadishu did not know that a nightmare was waiting for them.As soon as they entered the urban area of ​​Mogadishu, the militiamen who were already full of enthusiasm in the corridor aimed their sights at the helicopter hovering above.They are still waiting for the opportunity to launch an attack after the US ground forces enter Mogadishu.

Just after the ground troops entered Mogadishu, the overwhelming militia surrounded the convoy like locusts. They used armed pickups and crowds as cover to shoot at U.S. combatants.

The UH1 Little Bird armed helicopter and Black Hawk helicopter equipped with Vulcan machine guns were in charge of covering in mid-air, but they had just lowered their altitude when they were suddenly attacked by anti-aircraft missiles from the Somali militia.

This is not an RPG with touching accuracy. As long as the helicopters targeted by the shoulder-fired missiles have no chance of parrying, one of them disintegrates directly in the air, and the dazzling flames shocked the hearts of every ranger.At the same time, they are also depressed about a question, why do these militias have surface-to-air missiles?Why is it not shown on our intelligence?

In history, the reason why Somalia was able to shoot down the Black Hawk helicopter was all due to the cover of the aerial firepower network. No one can live in peace in the airspace where dozens of RPGs are flying all over the sky, let alone the Black Hawk helicopter with a huge target.But this time it is not a battle of luck and faith, but a real precise strike of the Sam missile.

"Is it an RPG strike? Damn it, Colonel Mars, please reply me quickly." Jonathan quickly contacted Colonel Mars who was on-site for air support. Even in the cool air-conditioned room, his back became sweaty.

"It's not an RPG attack, it's an anti-aircraft missile. These black militiamen have missiles! What are the guys from the CIA doing? They didn't even find out that they have anti-aircraft missiles?" Colonel Maas immediately raised all the helicopters, although in Saar Mu shoulder-fired missiles seem to be useless.He has the range to take down a high-flying fighter.

General Jonathan's heart suddenly turned cold.The Somali militia actually has anti-aircraft missiles. This is a major intelligence error!

Soon the second Black Hawk helicopter was shot down, and the SAM missile directly caused the Black Hawk helicopter to explode and disintegrate in the air, and they had no chance of falling.Seeing this situation, General Jonathan quickly ordered the Black Hawk helicopter to withdraw from the airspace of Mogadishu, but he said that it was too late when he issued this order.The Black Hawk helicopter in the air was like a moving target. In the blink of an eye, two more Black Hawk helicopters were hit by their tail fins and fell down.

This time the Black Hawk really fell. The black-smoky tail is like a conspicuous flare spinning in mid-air. Watching it fall rapidly to the ground, the driver can even see the building in his pupil Constantly zooming in, finally under the huge impact, the glass was shattered, and the inertia caused him to lean forward, and then lost consciousness.

The black hawk hit the ground and raised dust, and the rotating propeller even cut the iron sheet of a scrap car, and finally stopped turning when it hit the solid concrete. This section of the propeller was directly inserted into the concrete wall superior.

Now Jonathan is facing the most difficult choice, whether to give up rescue or go to rescue, this is a difficult choice.The current ground forces no longer have the cover of air helicopters. Rescue is undoubtedly a dead end, and the price paid will be even higher.If he chooses to abandon them, Jonathan's conscience will be tortured, and he will also violate his original promise not to abandon any fighter.

In the end, Jonathan handed over the choice to Major Mike, who was in charge of commanding the convoy at the scene, and he decided whether to carry out rescue.In the end, all the costs of this rescue operation were borne by General Jonathan alone.

Major Mike was holding the walkie-talkie. The sound of the M2 machine gun firing was so loud that he had to cover his ears and put the walkie-talkie close to his lips while sitting on the co-pilot, and said loudly, "Of course we want to Go back to rescue them, has the general forgotten the previous promise? We will never give up on any teammate, even if it is a corpse, we will carry it back. So we chose to go back to rescue."

"You have to think carefully, Major Mike. Now you have no air support. Even if we want to mobilize other troops, it won't be able to be done in a short while. Your rescue this time will be very difficult, even..."

Speaking of this, Major Mike paused, and he calmed down before continuing, "There may even be more deaths. Are you sure you want to do this?"

"I am very sure of the danger we encountered, and we are also very sure of doing this." Major Mike once again confirmed his answer. He glanced at those people sitting behind, and the others were equally firm. Looking at him with eyes, Mike continued, "Give us the coordinate road map, and we will go there to rescue them now."

"Good luck, Major Mike." General Jonathan put down the walkie-talkie and cursed a damned Mogadishu in a low voice.

The convoy turned at the intersection in front of it and began a journey of death. There were countless rocketmen standing on the roof holding RPGs, and militiamen hiding behind wooden windows holding submachine guns and shooting. Even armed pickups were within a block or two. Followed the convoy all the way outside the place to conduct interference shooting.

This Mogadishu operation was far more bloody than the one in history. Mogadishu was full of anti-aircraft missiles, which made it impossible for US helicopters to provide intelligence and fire support in the sky.The ground troops broke through the streets and alleys of Mogadishu like a bee without a sense of direction, but was surrounded by more enemies in a long and narrow encirclement.

"This is simply our Xishan, our Okinawa." At this time, Major Mike had the feeling of going back to his father's time in Xishan, Saigon, and when Ho Chi Minh faced Charlie of the Viet Cong. Bullets flying everywhere, RPG rockets and mortars slanted down towards them like a dense bullet rain.

Every step forward the convoy paid a huge price. Inside the hot and humid Humvee, half were living people, and half were soldiers covered in blood and moaning. The 7.62mm M43 rounds used the Humvee's machine gunner as a moving target.Although the marksmanship of Africans is not very good, in the face of dense firepower, even powerful gunmen can't resist the crazy shooting of others.

Gunpowder smoke, bloody smell, sweat, and painful groans, all of these were engraved in Major Mike's mind like a nightmare, and it also made him feel a little bit of regret, that he shouldn't have made such a decision hastily.

At the moment when he lost his mind, an RPG suddenly exploded on the flank of the Humvee. The intense scorching air wave was like glass shattering, and then Major Mike was exposed to the enemy's firepower, and a stray bullet hit him. It bit his neck like a vicious snake biting his artery.

"Damn..." Major Mike held his neck, but he still couldn't stop the blood from flowing out.

Chapter 268 The Shame of Failure

General Jonathan stared at the screen tightly. The situation on the scene was developing in a worse direction. The number of casualties in Operation Irene was still increasing. Every time there were new casualties, Jonathan's heart sank. One point.And the culprit of all this is the anti-aircraft missiles in the hands of the Somali militia.

Why do they have anti-aircraft missiles in their hands, and who provided them with weapons?

"Colonel Hudson, you immediately request support from the Pakistani Mountain Division of the United Nations and tell them that our troops are trapped in Mogadishu and need their armored infantry fighting vehicles and tanks for support." Jonathan raised his head, The other party looked at him with incredible eyes, as if he didn't understand what Jonathan was saying.