【173】
Attacked
The plane landed at Zahedan Airport in Iran. From here, the prisoners will be transported by car to Kandahar, Afghanistan.
"Damn it, why did you choose to land in Iran!" Sakolu was agitated. "Iran defines your U.S. military as a terrorist organization. If you let them know, wouldn't it be worse!"
"The banner we are playing now is the United Nations." Sirier said, "As long as you hold a horn and call this is the US military team, there should be no problem."
"This is really a terrible thing!" Sacoru stepped off the plane helplessly.
Three military trucks formed a convoy. Susanna took Wangkang and them in the first car, and followed five American soldiers. Twenty prisoners were locked up in a solid iron fence in a second military vehicle. The remaining fifteen American soldiers are at the end.
The prisoner was told that he could escape if he could dodge the bullet. This means that anyone who escapes will be killed.
"We are waiting for the Volunteer Army to eliminate you, and then we will cheer with your heads!" someone among the prisoners shouted.
This is not nonsense. The soldiers know that it is possible.
The route arrangement is to close the bustling town. The more crowded the place, the more dangerous it is. You should walk in the deserted area. It is difficult to see people from afar. If someone shows up, they will shoot from a distance to signal them to go away. Keep people close, otherwise it will be dangerous.
The convoy headed north to the city of Hallmark and was very calm. The original route was from this to the east into the Afghanistan area, but Susanna temporarily changed the plan and still headed north, and then entered Afghanistan after reaching Zabol.
"Entering Afghanistan from there, our situation may be better." Susanna said, "The NATO army is attacking the Taliban there. We can use the cover of the military to move forward."
This is undoubtedly good news for the big guy, and the long-lost smile appeared. "This is really great news!" Sakolu said, "With the help of the army, the danger may be much smaller."
"The army is not helping us, but we ask them for help occasionally." Susanna said, "They can't think for us, or maybe they simply ignore our request."
"Just kidding!" Sakolu said, "Susanna, didn't you make us lose confidence by saying that!"
"Confidence must be given by yourself, including combat power." Susanna said, "Sakoru, just believe in yourself."
Sacoru tilted his head and walked to the side, overjoyed and sad.
When the car entered Nimruz Province, Afghanistan, the sandy road was bumpy, and the wheels passed by, bringing up dust and sand. There are many villages controlled by the Taliban, and passing here is especially dangerous.
All the people are tense.
Several people swayed more than a thousand meters away, and the convoy slowed down.
"Maybe it's just a villager." Susanna became nervous, no one can calm down in the face of death.
"No." Sriel said, "I saw that they seemed to have guns on their backs."
"Go ahead two hundred meters and see if there is any movement." Susanna said, "If it is armed forces, it will attack us."
Two hundred meters passed, very stable.
"There may be landmines." Wan Kang spoke quickly, and he understood the situation in this regard.
"I think so too." Susanna motioned to stop.
Two of the American soldiers who came along were bomb disposal personnel. Susanna called to them and said that there might be mines or bombs in front of them.
The two soldiers immediately asked everyone to make preparations and put "m"-shaped tape on the window glass, saying that this could reduce the splash of the window glass during the explosion and avoid secondary damage.
After the settlement, the two soldiers took out metal detectors and started mine search.
Soon, they discovered a simple device explosive, a device that can be detonated, part of which was exposed on the ground.
A soldier turned around and gestured, asking everyone to find shelter.
Susanna told everyone that bombs buried by armed men on the side of the road are usually transformed from extremely powerful artillery shells. The shock wave generated by the explosion is enough to shake people to death.
"I know this." Sakolu said, "I have seen the movie "The Hurt Locker". There was a US soldier wearing a protective suit who was still far from the bomb, but was still killed."
"Don't say it, pay attention to detonation to protect yourself." Susanna waved her hand.
A bomb disposal soldier leaned over and knelt beside the bomb very carefully. After carefully inspecting the device, he began to work. Soon, the detonating device was placed in one minute.
The soldier flew away quickly and lay down with another soldier in the distance, covering his ears with his hands tightly.
With a "boom", a thick smoke rose into the air, and the bomb was successfully detonated. In order to make sure that there were no future troubles, the bomb disposal soldiers went to check again, and after making sure that there were no tail bombs, they continued forward.
The convoy moved slowly. However, the bomb disposal soldiers sent news that the car should accelerate when turning and on bumpy roads, the faster the better.
"Why?" Sakolu said, "Aren't you afraid of the car accident?"
"This is correct in minefields." Susanna said. "Military elements usually plant bombs on turns and bumpy roads, because at that time the speed of the car will slow down and the explosion will cause more casualties."
"Fuck me!" Wan Kang couldn't help but cursed, "There is still such a thing!"
The car rushed through the minefield frantically, and a relatively flat yellow ground was in front of it. From a strategic point of view, it should be a safe place, because there are not many bunkers and it is not easy for militants to attack.
The convoy stopped, started drinking water and replenishing food. The driver also needs to check the condition of the vehicle to ensure that the vehicle is performing well.
"Climb the slope in front, there is a dangerous place." Susanna said, "The militants dug a lot of trenches there, there are some mounds, and they are all close to the low jungle, which is a perfect place for them to hide. ."
The bullet is loaded, this is not a game.
After the car crossed the soil slope, the distance between the cars was narrowed, and they should not be separated too much during the gunfight.
Susanna told the group members to pay attention to the surrounding area and jump off the car to save their lives if they found something wrong. The American soldiers in the carriage also received the message.
Sacoru's eyes turned like yo-yos, and he was very nervous. But this is good, and vigilance also increases. In fact, he was indeed the first to spot the rocket fired from the front left. At that time, he just saw a person's head shake, and he immediately shouted, "Jump!" At the same time, he raised the butt of the rifle and shattered the glass in the front of the car, and the first one got out.
Although Sacoru was a bit reckless, he was objectively right. Less than five seconds later, a rocket with light smoke flew over.
In time, all the people jumped off the car and rolled into the crater on the side of the road.
The truck caught fire in the sound of the explosion, and the burnt smell of the tires spread, suffocating. The two trucks behind adjusted their directions in time and hid behind the burning truck so that they would not be easily attacked by rockets.
After a few shots, five or six figures jumped over. It was only the first wave, and then seven or eight figures followed.
"Suppress the firepower!" This is not the first time Susanna has experienced this kind of scene, and she seems a little more relaxed, "Try not to let them come close!"
The bullets roared out of the gun, Wan Kang had a kind of pleasure. At this time, he had no fear of killing, and his only thought was to knock down those ghost-like figures.
The American soldiers who accompanied the team were equipped with fierce firepower and soon gained the upper hand in the exchange of fire. The opponent stopped after less than a hundred meters of conflict.
The gunfire gradually ceased, and ammunition needs to be saved.
However, it soon became apparent that no matter how much ammunition was saved, it was of no avail. In the left and right directions of the enemy, a large number of people gushed out again, suppressing them in a fan shape.
"It's over, so many people!" Sacoru stared, "Leave the prisoner and escape back!"
This is not impossible. Urgent measures can be taken in times of emergency, but they have not yet reached that point.
Susanna quickly arranged the battle position, with the current firepower, it can withstand the attack for half an hour. But what should I do in half an hour? Everyone is thinking.
The American soldiers carried signal flares. They fired about six into the air. Everyone prayed that the US troops stationed there would receive a distress message.
The militants seemed to perceive the limited forces on this side, and began a large-scale offensive, and used small artillery. Susanna asked everyone not to shoot blindly, to be accurate, and to fight back when the opponent was close enough.
In fact, the opponent's firepower completely suppressed them.
The situation was critical, and Susanna began to consider retreating. She ordered the fire to fight back and cover the driver to start the car and turn around.
At this time the prisoners screamed in unison in the carriage.
"They are looking for death!" Sriel pointed his gun at the prisoner. By convention, they can be killed at special moments.
"Wait!" Susanna stopped Sriel. "You can't shoot them yet!"
Sriel spit on fiercely, turned the muzzle, and slammed the trigger in front of him.
The opponent got closer and closer, and the impact of the shells became more and more accurate. They exploded a few meters away, shocking their heads.
The truck has turned its direction and can retreat at any time. Susanna asked three people to stay as cover, and the others came. Wankang was the first to state that he would stay.
Wan Kang's decision was not impulsive. He believed that with his own speed and agility, he would be more effective when retreating. To put it bluntly, the chances of survival were greater.
Susanna naturally wanted to stay, and at the same time the captain of the American soldiers was left behind.
The truck escorting the prisoners rushed forward, and all the firepower of the truck behind was pressed to the opponent's position. If it was slightly relieved, it would be shot more violently, which was extremely dangerous.
The Wankang trio used the burning truck as a cover to delay as much as possible. Susana said that if you can't catch the truck, you will retreat into the dense forest. Crossing the dense forest is a big river. The area across the river is not under the control of the Taliban. It is relatively safe.
Someone fell in the truck, a soldier, who was shot in the face by a sniper gun. The leader of the team crawled over and shot him who was dying, killing him happily.
"Susanna, the other party has a big sniper!" Wan Kang was scared, really scared.
While talking, another soldier fell from the truck.