Security Post 13 - Soviet Afghan War

Platoon (Supported) Level PBEM Play: Yes Solo Play: Yes Conditions: Normal 04 August 1986, Parshar, Panjsher Valley: Soviet and DRA forces never fully controlled the Panjsher Valley which was the key for the northeast Afghanistan. Instead they formed certain security posts and garrisons at important hills and villages. Those troop concentrations were mainly located in the southern exit. However most of the valley was controlled by the Mujahideen. In many places Mujahideen forces lived and prepared in villages very close to those garrisons, increasing the chance of accurate reconnaissance and surprise assaults. Hill 2823 was one of those security posts controlling the exit of the valley and the nearby Parshar village. The hill was being defended by security post #13 commanded by Lt. Tyubekin; a green rifle platoon supported by heavy weapons. The Mujahideen knew that the Soviet outpost consisted only of a small group of draftees and attempted to overrun the position. At 1715 hours on 4 August, they began attacking the post with heavy long range and sniper fire from the surrounding heights; pinning down the force and making it difficult to move personnel from one sector to another. Stunned by the surprise assault, the young lieutenant had to hold and hope the best for the support from the battalion HQ.