Finnish - Russian border area, Virolahti, Finland, 12th of December, 2023
World Situation
Twenty hours ago, a Finnish cargo plane strayed too far off course and crossed the Finnish-Russian border, entering a restricted airspace unknowingly. The plane was hit by AA fire without a chance to correct its course and managed to crash land somewhere near the border, location undisclosed. The following is a history of events that followed:
11th of December
- 1715 hours: The Finnish military cargo plane C-130J ''David'' broadcasts a MAYDAY message and minutes later crash-lands near the border.
- 1720 hours: A Finnish QRF is sent to secure the crash site. Finland seeks a diplomatic resolution with Russia.
- 1736 hours: The QRF reaches the crash site and begins sorting through the wreckage. Diplomatic relations between FIN-RUS slowly break down.
- 1739 hours: The QRF reports being under heavy fire from an unknown source, later confirmed to be Russian border guards. NATO's 5th article is invoked, and war is declared. Sweden promises help to Finland.
- 1800 hours: A Swedish task force composed of battle-ready elements from multiple regiments, named TF Qvintus (YOU), is formed. The combined arms force is sent directly toward Virolahti.
- 1809 hours: The QRF stops reporting in, both them and the plane crew are presumed KIA.
- 1810 hours: Multiple key facilities in Finland come under fire from tactical missile strikes. An aerial invasion led by the Russian VDV soon followed. Multiple regions were quickly taken over.
12th of December
- 1257 hours: Swedish Task Force Qvintus(YOU) lands to the south of Virolahtie and prepares for a full assault against the elite VDV regiment.
Tactical Situation
You've just landed near Kirkonkyla. 19 hours ago, elements from the VDV landed in the Northern part of the region and quickly drove off the Finnish defenders, capturing both the regional military airport and the large town of Virojoki(Virolahti). TF Qvintus has been tasked with clearing out this pocket of enemy resistance and driving them out of the region. The enemy has had plenty of time to prepare (~19 hours), and as such, you should expect strong defences the closer you get to the HQ .On top of this, you are going against the elite VDV. You are the only friendly element operating in this region. Any Finnish units have been pulled back. We've made some attempts to break through the enemy defences but only got as far as the Vikkila-Pihlaja-Haavisto line. Three Checkpoints have been set up to contain the enemy and prevent their offensive while you prepare your attack. Anything beyond the CPs is considered No Man's Land, followed by the enemy-held territory.
Threat Report
You will go against the VDV. They are overall well-armed and trained. RECON has identified a mainly mechanized force waiting for you beyond the No Man's Land. Expect strong air activity, both from the nearby airbase and anything coming from Russia, as we do not have full air superiority. Some reports indicate the presence of MBTs in and around Virolahtie. Expect the strongest defences in the town and airbase, with anything in between (the CPs and forests ) to be lightly populated and mainly meant to delay your advance.
Mission Briefing
You are currently at the TF Qvintus HQ. From here, you will move North toward the frontlines and achieve a breakthrough. After that you will move torwards the town of Virojoki(Virolahti) and clear it, along with the airbase to the North. You've been provided with 2x Strv 122 to help deal with the armoured threat, 1x LVKV 90 AA tracked vehicle(normal IFV modified with a radar + a stinger crate) and Tgb 16s and 20s for transportation. Resupply is available whenever needed, there is a helicopter standing by with fuel, spare parts, repair parts, and ammo for both vehicles and infantry. You can call it in when you deem it necessary, but you must do your best to protect the helicopter. No CAS or arty is available, you are on your own. Some air superiority fighters have been tasked to operate in your AO; however, they are under Finnish command. The ROE is to open fire first. All civilians have fled the AO. The ROE is restricted near the hospital in Virojoki, where you MUST do your best to limit the damage done to the hospital, and you are NOT ALLOWED to use large munitions in its immediate vicinity. INTEL suggests that the hospital was evacuated of civilians and is being used to treat wounded VDV soldiers. Regardless, the objective is garrisoned, and you must capture it without injuring non-combatants.
Mission Objectives
- Break through the enemy lines - The first step in clearing the region is breaking through No Man's Land, clearing Checkpoint Able, and also managing to hold it. Expect light defences; the enemy will most likely use delaying tactics.
- Reach Virojoki - Between CP Able and Virojoki, there are multiple compounds and patches of forests where the enemy will most likely lay in ambush and try to delay you. Do your best to clear along the main road leading up to the town.
- Capture Virojoki - HQ expects you to drive the VDV out of the town. We've identified multiple key objectives in the town which we expect you to fully clear, such as the Compounds Ludving and Yngve, Field Hospital, etc. Otherwise, it is sufficient to soft-clear the town, however HQ has left this up to your decision. The town is considered captured when you have control of all the objectives in the town and its immediate vicinity. Note: MOST LOCKED DOORS CAN BE UNLOCKED THROUGH ACE INTERACTION OR BY SHOOTING THE DOORKNOBS.(if you have breaching tools - slap charges, lock poppers, frame charges - they also work).
- Capture the VDV HQ - Also known as Virolahti Airport, what used to serve as a Finnish airbase has now been occupied by the VDV. We haven't had a chance to recon this objective, but we expect the enemy to put up a fierce fight here. HQ recommends you shoot down any planes before they get a chance to take off. You are tasked with taking full control of the airbase.
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