Soviet Union 1991

(Second update, two more in the afternoon)

After delivering this speech, the army, ready to go, began to rush to the front line, and Yanaev would be sent to a safer rear under heavy protection. For the sake of caution, Rogionov would accompany Yanaev all the way to the rear, and would not return to the base camp until the general secretary arrived safely at the airport.

General Rogionov knew very well that his reputation and glory were given by Yanaev. If anything happened to the general secretary, his military career would come to an end.

In the jeep, Yanaev held the frontline report submitted by Rogionov, and Mans asked in a methodical manner, "Comrade Rogionov, can the logistics keep up with the army's pace? Will the people in the logistics department make things difficult for you?"

"No." Rogionov shook his head, "The supplies arrived at the frontline very promptly, and the soldiers did not go to the battlefield hungry. Thank you for the concern of the General Secretary. In addition, the timely distribution of warm clothing also allowed the soldiers to successfully survive the severe winter."

"That's good." Yanaev nodded with satisfaction. During the first Chechen War in history, the logistics department resold supplies regardless of the lives of the frontline soldiers, causing the Russian army to fight the well-prepared Chechen rebels in a difficult environment. He continued, "I have informed Arkhipov of the logistics department. I told him that if the front line reports to me that the logistics material subsidies are not in place, or if someone is found to be withholding and reselling military materials, if the evidence is conclusive, they can be shot directly without going through the military court."

"But there really are internal personnel who risked their lives, and after being shot by Arkhipov, such things have never happened again." Yanaev said calmly, as if he was talking about an ordinary thing.

Rogionov suddenly realized. It turned out that the smooth sailing of the Soviet army in logistics support was all due to Yanaev's good intentions.

"Just prepare for the war at the front. I will help you with the logistics. There are many worms in the army now. A war can expose the hidden problems inside. It is time to vigorously rectify the bad atmosphere in the army." Yanaev said something meaningful. To Rogionov, it was a drastic reform. First, he broke through many obstacles to re-establish the political commissar, and then he greatly reduced the military forces in the Far East. Now he is preparing to picket the separatists in the army. While fighting against heretical forces and seizing military power, Yanaev is also vigorously changing the unbearable image of the army among the people and regaining the trust and respect of the people.

At this time, Rogionov realized that Yanaev's emphasis on the army belonging to the Soviet Union and the people was not just a casual remark. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but respect the general secretary in front of him who was in a high position but still acted low-key.

"By the way, General Rogionov, you have to perform well in this war, especially the Chechen armed forces must be completely annihilated in Grozny, and they must not be allowed to escape to the northern mountains to hide and counterattack us." Yanaev put down the report and said. What he is most worried about now is that the escaped rebels will attack civilians and launch terrorist attacks. This is the one thing Yanaev can't tolerate the most.

"Okay. General Secretary. I will wipe out all the rebels." Rogionov nodded seriously.

Hearing Rogionov's assurance, Yanaev was very satisfied with his attitude, and he said suggestively. "Now you are just the special operations commander of the Caucasus Military District. When this war is successfully concluded, there will be a surprise waiting for you."

This good news immediately made Rogionov energetic. What the general secretary was referring to was what he had always dreamed of, the control of the commander-in-chief of the Caucasus Military District. Rogionov said excitedly, "I will definitely live up to the general secretary's expectations and fight a beautiful war."

Just as Rogionov sent Yanayev away, the last brutal battle on the Grozny front was about to begin. Before the final offensive began, the Soviet armored forces surrounded the suburban towns of Grozny. The Chechens, who had no ability to break out, were ready to rely on construction fortifications for a final desperate resistance.

The dusty rebels set up obstacles on the road and ambushed anti-tank mines to resist the Soviet army's advance. Behind them was Grozny, and there was no way to retreat.

The well-equipped and excited Soviet army advanced forward. In front of them was the last city to be occupied, and they were determined to win it.

The first note of the prelude to the final battle finally sounded.

The hail and storm rocket launchers, known as the "Soviet organ", are ready. The rockets and various shells just delivered by the logistics department have given the armored forces on the front line the confidence to squander. The rocket launchers are arranged in a dense formation, aiming at the last stronghold on the way to Grozny.

"All units, listen up, rocket launchers fire, and use up all the rockets." The commander said to the intercom.

As soon as the voice fell, the hail and storm behind him, like an organ, fiercely fired rockets into the sky. Every rocket launcher sprayed a dazzling flame at the tail, and it shot up into the sky like fireworks. These rocket launchers, which had just made great achievements in Naurskaya, once again aimed at the disadvantaged Chechen armed personnel.

The buildings in the town were constantly blown away, and the collapsed buildings and dust buried the armed personnel who tried to escape. The Shilka self-propelled artillery was blown into a pile of scrap metal, and the T62 tank disappeared in the billowing smoke. If you observe from the sky above the city, you will see countless yellow light strips accurately falling on the rebel positions, and then after the huge explosion, it turned into a ruin filled with smoke. The bombing lasted only a few dozen seconds, and the front line became quiet a minute later.

When the observers reported that the rebels' armored forces were all destroyed, the commander finally ordered the armored forces to move forward. At the same time, the su-25 attack aircraft and the hind helicopters near the front-line airport also began to take off one after another to support the infantry on the front line. After the su-25 attack aircraft, which is known for its simplicity and reliability, was dispatched, the Soviet army's pace of advancement would no longer be as laborious and slow as before.

Although the armored forces were destroyed, a considerable number of Chechen rebels still did not lose their fighting spirit. They hid in the buildings and fired cold shots at the soldiers who were fighting in coordination with infantry and tanks, or fired rockets to attack tanks. However, the su-25 and mi-24 hovering at low altitude nearby soon made them suffer.

After the three rebels on the rooftop overturned a t72 tank with the western-supported TOW anti-tank missile, the rebels cheered and shouted "Long live Allah". The snipers and machine gunners next to them were suppressing the soldiers on both sides of the tank to counterattack, giving him the opportunity to reload the next anti-tank missile.

Just as he was about to launch the next anti-tank missile, a huge buzzing sound suddenly tore the rebels' eardrums, and even the small stones on the ground vibrated. The rebels subconsciously raised their heads and saw a su-25 attack aircraft rushing towards them. The 30mm twin-barreled machine gun fired in the direction of the roof. Wherever the machine gun reached, there were shocking holes. Even the thick concrete wall could not withstand the attack of the fighter, let alone the three weak people.

The three people on the roof quickly dropped their weapons and tried to escape, but it was too late. The su-25 attack aircraft directly tore their bodies apart and even punched a big hole in the roof.

The soldier poked his head out of the bunker and saw that the house that was intact just now became half ruins and half remnants after the su-25 flew over.

"Soldiers, you can continue to move forward. I wish you good luck and goodbye." The su-25 driver turned a corner and continued to support the armored forces fighting elsewhere.

With the support of artillery fire and attack aircraft, the troops moved forward smoothly. The militants who dared to fight against the Soviet army were directly sent to see Allah, and their last fighting will was completely disintegrated.

The iron army advanced all the way, and the political commissar waved the red flag to boost morale, and at the same time used a loudspeaker to persuade the rebels who were still resisting to surrender.

"This is the last warning from the Soviets. Lay down your weapons and give up resistance. Otherwise, our armored vehicles will crush every inch of Chechnya's territory and drain your last drop of blood. There will never be a single Chechen rebel on this land again!" (To be continued.)