Soviet Union 1991

First update

The first to report the Benghazi incident was Al Jazeera. Journalists obtained some valuable first-hand information through some secret channels, which was the scene of the exchange of fire between GRU soldiers and Libyan Freedom Battalion militants. Although the photographer's hands were shaking badly, everyone saw the military quality and fierce firepower of Soviet soldiers in the relatively clear picture. Even in the face of a one-to-three situation, they were still able to beat the militants to the ground. ↑,.

Compared to the later attack on the embassy of a certain major country in Benghazi, the president did not dare to fart. Compared with this, the Soviet statement was much tougher than any other country. Yanaev lodged a serious protest to the Libyan opposition at the press conference, protesting their government's inaction in the attack.

Yanaev looked around. Three hours had passed since the Benghazi incident. Foreign correspondents from other countries also followed up on this incident. This was definitely explosive news. If the embassy was breached, it would be the first vicious incident in the Soviet Union since the kidnapping of the staff of the embassy in Beirut, Lebanon in 1985. And Yanaev had reason to believe it. Leaders of some countries were staring at the news and laughing.

"We are very shocked by the misfortune in Benghazi, because this is the first time the Soviet Union has seen a government unable to protect a diplomatic consulate established on their territory. What is this? This is incompetence, weakness, and indulgence of extreme religious ideologies."

Yanayev looked around and continued, "And it is not ruled out that some countries are fanning the flames behind this matter. The Soviet government will not let it go, because the Benghazi embassy is equivalent to the territory of the Soviet Union. Which country's government will allow its territory to be invaded by others? If the Libyan government in Benghazi still lets it go, then the Soviet government will take all necessary measures to take over this matter. I don't care how many militants die, but I want every Soviet citizen to return to the motherland alive."

Yanayev's speech caused all the noise from the reporters in the audience. They were curious and full of questions. What are all the necessary measures taken by the Soviet Union? Military intervention? Like the US invasion of Panama? If it is really estimated that the CIA can laugh out loud in dreams, this is completely another version of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. At that time, all countries will unite to pit the Soviet Union.

Of course, the CIA is the happiest person for the major incident in Benghazi this time, but they will not set up a celebration party in advance, because the Soviet government is far from taking the step they want to see and launching a military operation against Benghazi.

Once the Soviet Union can't help but take action, the Soviet Union's illegal black action will be criticized by international public opinion, and then the Benghazi United Government, which originally had an ambiguous position, will completely turn to the US government. Even if the ambassador is rescued, it is just a situation of losing the big for the small.

If it were Tenet to do it, he would choose to sacrifice an American ambassador to preserve the strategic interests of the United States in Libya. In the face of national interests, the fate of an individual is nothing more than a sacrificial property, not to mention an American ambassador.

"The first attack of the opposition was blocked. The vitality and military quality of those Soviet guards far exceeded our imagination." The head of the intelligence department, Brandy, replied. The CIA has placed intelligence agents inside the Freedom Camp to help them train and formulate combat plans, but the performance of these armed militias who have not received professional military training is really disappointing to the CIA.

Apparently, Director Tenet was not very satisfied with the result. He snorted and waved his hand, saying, "Then let them organize the second and third attacks until the Soviet military aid arrives. Even if the Freedom Camp uses human lives to fill it, they must hold it back and not retreat a step. I don't believe that with three times the number of people, they can't even capture an embassy."

Director Tenet's fierce reaction made Brandy, the head of the intelligence department, a little at a loss. He still followed Director Tenet's order and asked the CIA agents to plan the next attack.

Soviet Ambassador Shevardnadze also contacted Syrian President Hafez Assad through emergency channels. Yanaev had a direct contact with President Assad. Yanaev directly cut into the topic and asked the Syrian Air Force to requisition an An series military transport aircraft.

President Assad was in a dilemma. After all, they did not want to get involved in the muddy water between the United States and the Soviet Union. However, Yanayev's order was beyond doubt and could not tolerate the opposition of this Middle Eastern tycoon.

"The Soviet Union will certainly not treat its allies unfairly afterwards." Yanayev gritted his teeth, "Haven't you been trying to infiltrate Iraqi territory recently? I can seize opportunities for you and unite the local Kurdish armed factions, but the Soviet Union must requisition Syria's air force transport planes to transport a GRU special forces unit stationed there to the city of Benghazi in Libya."

Assad was still a little hesitant. Although the promise made by the Soviet Union was also his ambitious secret plan, it was a bit too high if it was at the cost of offending the United States.

At this time, Yanayev's voice became a little cold, and he said bluntly, "President Assad, when you think about whether you will offend the United States, don't you think about whether doing this will offend the Soviet Union?"

Yanayev's hidden meaning was very clear. Now is not the time for Libya to be a fence-sitter. If you don't stand in the right line, the Soviet Union will force you to stand in the right line.

Assad gritted his teeth. He knew that he had no room for mediation. He had to agree or refuse. It was straightforward. If you play tricks with the straightforward Soviet Union, they would dare to use their powerful military strength to wear you out directly.

"Okay, I agree. But the Syrian government has one condition." Assad thought about it and decided to sever the relationship as soon as possible to avoid offending NATO too much and ending up like Gaddafi or Saddam. "That is, we must declare to the outside world that it was the Soviet troops stationed in Syria who hijacked a transport plane and went to Benghazi to rescue the hostages. Everything that happened had nothing to do with the Syrian government. And the Syrian government will not accept the plane back later. It must fly to the Soviet Union or other regions."

As an old fox in the Middle East, Assad also thought of a countermeasure. Yanaev could only agree to the other party's request except for secretly cursing that he was really cunning.

"No problem." Yanayev said. (To be continued.)