Their three teams successfully arrived at the first assembly point, which was the designated initial rallying point after rescuing the hostages. Meanwhile, the first and second teams headed toward the second and third assembly points. Three M26 heavy helicopters were already standing by there. Yang Xi quickly issued his orders: "Yulia, take six female soldiers and escort the wounded back to the base! Everyone else, board the helicopters with me and head to the second assembly point to cover the safe evacuation of the first and second teams." Through his radio, he had learned that the first and third teams, led by Sergei, were facing pursuit by a large enemy force.
About two kilometers away from the second assembly point, the area was littered with bombed-out factories. Sergei was leading his squad in a fierce, bloody battle against the pursuing enemies. The enemy firepower was intense; rocket-propelled grenades and tanks were threats that Sergei and his dozen or so special ops soldiers could no longer withstand.
Sergei's team had already suffered casualties. Their original force of sixty men had dwindled to just forty-one active fighters. Two members were confirmed dead, and another ten were severely wounded, making the situation exceptionally critical. Just as they were pushed to the brink by the enemy tank assault and preparing to make a desperate last stand, Yang Xi's helicopters arrived. The two heavy helicopters opened up with full firepower—armor-piercing shells and m…
Chapter 54