Red Alert Somalia

Time has passed like a white horse. It has been eight or nine months since Li Lan arrived in Somalia a whole year after he was upgraded to high-level authority. It has been more than seven months since he took in refugees.

At this time, four months have passed since China's solidarity with Li Lan.

The international situation has also undergone a sudden change during this period, and the sudden frenzy of military exercises on the Gulf of Aden has also calmed down.

However, in Somalia, a bigger storm is brewing.The calm of international public opinion has brought more attention.

Especially in the past month, there have been hundreds of military conflicts, both large and small, in Bosasso, which has attracted a lot of attention.This previously unknown port city has become as famous as Mogadishu in this month.

In the name of eliminating the rebels, the government forces have vigorously integrated Bosasso’s personal armed forces during this month. In addition, many forces have joined them before. Originally, there were only eighteen armed alliances left in the serialization. Home, these eight are still tribal armed forces in the city-state of Bosasso.The other ten armed forces all fell to the Bosasso government army under the influence of huge interests.

More than a hundred individual armed forces in Bosasso had all been disintegrated under the attack of the government army for a month, nearly half of them surrendered, and nearly half were directly annihilated.For a while, the entire Bossasso people were panicked. The gunshots heard everywhere, the artillery shells that fell from time to time, and the armored vehicles and tanks of the government forces running on the streets caused countless civilians to leave their homes and take their families with them. A city where I live for most of my life.

The turbulent situation has brought huge civilian deaths, and many civilians who took to the streets with weapons have become targets of government forces.One month later, the entire production of Bosasso stopped instantly.Everyone is in danger, and they dare not leave.

In the large conference room of the base vehicle, Li Lan, Mohammed, Farah, Ahmed, Hoffmand, and Natasha gathered together.

On the monitor in the conference room, Bosasso was playing in turmoil.This is a collection of videos from the intensification of the armed conflict in the past month. These images were taken during the armed conflict by Farah’s Bosasso. For these precious video materials, there are several groups of filming crews sent by Farah. Died under the conflict.

The scene in the picture is like the end of the day, the originally busy streets and markets, under the violent brakes, the guns came suddenly, and countless civilians were shot to the ground in an instant. After a while, the blood was mostly red. This street, and the buildings on both sides, are also densely covered with bullet holes.

The whole scene was bloody and chaotic. The government forces and local armed forces engaged in fierce firefights on the street, and the surrounding civilians became fish in the pond.

After the video ended, Mohammedi said with a sad expression in the conference room: "In the past month, at least tens of thousands of civilians have died in the conflict, and the injuries are countless. Several hospitals in Bosasso It is full, and many people are gradually dying after failing to get timely treatment. Now the whole Bosasso has become a purgatory on earth. Except for the port and the site under the high-pressure control of government forces, people in other places have no access to the slightest. Protection.

Fortunately, in the past few months, the refugee area has been formed in Bosasso and disappeared. Inevitably, under such a conflict, casualties will increase several times.Human lives are humbled like ants, and so many people fall asleep under stray bullets."

Farah went on to say: "According to the information I have collected, the armed forces of Aville have greatly increased. Someone brought him objective weapons, as well as many heavy weapons, which were shipped from Ethiopia. Now, Aville It is to have people, guns and guns, and its strength has been greatly improved from a few months ago.

At present, he is using this force to wipe out Bosasso's personal forces who disobey him. It can be foreseen that he is preparing to deal with us.At present, the entire Bosasso can be armed with the strength to contend with Awill, only the eight tribes in the suburbs.The ten individual armed forces in Bosasso have all fallen to Awell.These armed forces have always been supported by European countries.

Now there are enough reasons to explain that many European countries have united and suppressed us.However, I also believe that Arwell’s recent series of actions are his own ideas.He has always regarded those armed forces as a thorn in his eyes. This time, with the help of foreign forces, the removal of these armed forces in one fell swoop can be regarded as fulfilling his long-cherished wish.

And without these forces around him, he can even concentrate his efforts to deal with us.This is also Arwell's kill two birds with one stone."

"Then what do you two mean?" Li Lan's fingers tapped the tabletop lightly, and said.

Mohammedi and Farah glanced at each other and said at the same time: "Immediately send troops to help the eight tribes armed with the government forces."

Farah continued: "The contradiction between us and the government army is irreconcilable. Under the current situation, foreign aid is coming every day, and the strength of the government army is increasing every day. Over time, our advantage will gradually increase. Were pulled closer. And if Awell is able to dominate Bosasso as he wishes, then he can deal with us with all his strength. Under such a situation, it is better to unite eight tribes to deal with government forces."

This month, Li Lan has been paying close attention to the situation in Bosasso.He also understood that what Mohammedi and Farah said made sense, but Li Lan did not want to send troops now.He can pay attention to the anxiety in the two of them, and can hold back a month before he comes to tell himself that it is not easy.

However, he didn't want to change his mind, even though the two of them made a lot of sense. At this time, when they went to Bosasso, there was someone to help.But for those tribal armed forces, Li Lan didn't have much favor, and he hoped that Awell would destroy them all. The rest is the confrontation between the two sides. In this way, both sides can do what they want.

Muhammad and Farah feared that if the conflict continues, there will be more civilian casualties.Li Lan didn't understand this in his heart, but in his opinion, now that he has sent troops, can he really quickly eliminate the Bosasso government army?

Today the armaments of the territory have not yet reached the level of confrontation with Puntland, and Ethiopia openly supports Awill, and there is also Puntland behind Bosasso.If the existence of these factors is not fully considered, it is impossible for Li Lan to send troops.

There is only one road from Puntland to Bossasso, that is, the eastern end of the Sulud Mountains, which has a plain area of ​​tens of kilometers, and is also the most direct link between Bossasso and the southern city.When the time comes, Li Lan needs a certain amount of force to guard this passage.

Furthermore, Ethiopia has sent troops to intervene in Somalia many times. Li Lan is at least 80% sure that as long as Bosasso’s government forces can’t support it, Ethiopia will definitely send troops along the northeastern corner of Ethiopia’s territory to borrow from Somaliland. Go straight to the western end of the Surud Mountains, and then you can drive straight in. After the Ethiopian army leaves the country, it is only more than 300 kilometers away from the territory. If the armored infantry rushes forward quickly, it only takes a few hours.

In addition, Ethiopia has an air force, and its armored force is not weak. In East Africa, it is a very strong military force.Can Li Lan not prevent this?

Now the territory is more than defensive, but the offensive ability is insufficient.At present, regardless of whether it is an armored force or an infantry, it still needs a long period of time to build, and it takes at least half a year to form the ability to actively attack.

At least two armored brigades and two mechanized infantry brigades must be assembled, together with an formed infantry division and artillery brigade, to have the appearance of an army.And in this place in East Africa, the infantry division is not suitable for the light infantry division.In the context of modern warfare, there are only three light infantry divisions, one is the mountain force, the other is the jungle force, and the other is the rapidly deployed parachuting force.In places like Somalia, it is not suitable for light infantry divisions. Therefore, the infantry division in Li Lan's plan must also be a heavy infantry division.It is also the most commonly used army organization in the world today.

Therefore, Li Lan will not send troops easily at present.

"This matter requires very detailed consideration, and it is not suitable for sending troops directly at present. Since many of our equipment has not been in place, and the training of soldiers has not been completed, once we enter the war, we will inevitably fall into hard fighting. At that time, the war will It will continue forever, and there will be more civilian deaths and injuries under the war.” Li Lan glanced at Muhammad and Farah, and continued: “The international situation is very confusing. There are many countries behind the government forces. Support, it is estimated that even Puntland is now out of control of Awell. The defense of the territory must be guarded by strong troops. Therefore, I will not send troops now."

"Oh!" Farah sighed helplessly and asked: "Then what should we do, it is impossible to watch from a distance like this! Also, when will the weapons and training be in place."

Li Lan was also quite helpless, saying: "It will take at least half a year, and during this time, we are not doing nothing. At present, the territory still has a population of millions of people, and we can completely accommodate Bosasso. Residents. Therefore, during this time, we must try our best to persuade the civilians of Bosasso to come to the territory.

At that time, when our troops are healthy and the soldiers press into Bosasso, the two sides will fight to prevent civilians from getting involved.I know this is difficult, but it is the only thing we can do for the people of Bosasso.

This matter is left to Farah. In the current situation in Bosasso, you must get out of the city as soon as possible, and you should not enter the city anymore, just let the subordinates handle it."

Hearing Li Lan's words, Muhammad and Farah could only nod their heads.