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Page 1 The Varvarivskyi Bridge Undercover agents tell us that the Ukrainian Separatists and their Russian allies are preparing for a major offensive. CIA planners have projected the city of Mykolaiv to be the likely FUP. If correct, the Varvarivskyi Bridge, which spans the Pivdennyi Buh River, is vital to the prosecution of that undertaking. Because the Russians have significantly strengthened the air defense network in the vicinity of Mykolaiv, drones and manned aircraft will be unable to operate in that airspace. Our only chance to destroy the bridge is to insert a small team of U.S. Navy SEAL operatives, and hope they can guide sufficient ordnance to the target. In addition to the main objective, a secondary mission is to identify as many Separatist units as possible and upload the information to a secure satellite link. If the bridge is not destroyed, this information will be essential for the Nationalists to have any hope of stopping the onslaught. However, under no circumstances must there be any evidence of CIA involvement.

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The Varvarivskyi Bridge Undercover  agents  tell  us  that  the  Ukrainian  Separatists  and  their  Russian  allies  are  preparing  for  a  major  offensive.    CIA  planners  have  projected  the  city  of  Mykolaiv  to  be  the  likely  FUP.    If  correct,  the  Varvarivskyi  Bridge,  which  spans  the  Pivdennyi  Buh  River,  is  vital  to  the  prosecution  of  that  undertaking.          Because  the  Russians  have  significantly  strengthened  the  air  defense  network  in  the  vicinity  of  Mykolaiv,  drones  and  manned  aircraft  will  be  unable  to  operate  in  that  airspace.    Our  only  chance  to  destroy  the  bridge  is  to  insert  a  small  team  of  U.S.  Navy  SEAL  operatives,  and  hope  they  can  guide  sufficient  ordnance  to  the  target.    In  addition  to  the  main  objective,  a  secondary  mission  is  to  identify  as  many  Separatist  units  as  possible  and  upload  the  information  to  a  secure  satellite  link.    If  the  bridge  is  not  destroyed,  this  information  will  be  essential  for  the  Nationalists  to  have  any  hope  of  stopping  the  onslaught.    However,  under  no  circumstances  must  there  be  any  evidence  of  CIA  involvement.    

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DEVGRU Orders Your  team  will  insert  into  the  city  under  cover  of  darkness.    You  will  wear  the  uniform  and  carry  the  kit  of  Ukrainian  Nationalist  forces.    Your  primary  objective  is  to  lase  the  Varvarivskyi  Bridge  and  guide  an  array  of  ordnance  to  the  target  (d6  TQR).    Your  secondary  objective  is  to  identify  as  many  Separatist  units  as  possible  and  upload  the  information  to  a  secure  satellite  link  (d6  TQR).    Exfiltration  coordinates  will  be  communicated  to  you  once  your  mission  is  complete.    If  any  of  your  team  is  killed  or  captured,  the  Navy  will  disavow  knowledge  of  your  actions.  

Nationalist Orders CIA  strategists  are  making  plans  to  destroy  the  Varvarivskyi  Bridge.    However,  in  the  event  they  are  unsuccessful,  you  must  delay  the  breakout  of  Separatist  forces  for  as  long  as  possible.    We  need  time  for  our  reserves  to  mobilize.  

Spetsnaz Orders An  informant  tells  us  that  a  U.S.  Naval  Special  Operations  force  has  been  inserted  into  the  city  of  Mykolaiv.    Because  of  the  imminence  of  our  offensive,  this  is  an  alarming  development.    Our  air  defense  network  is  sufficient  to  deter  any  direct  airborne  assault,  but  long-­‐range  missiles  and  JDAM  bombs  are  still  a  grave  threat.    Fortunately  for  us,  these  munitions  must  be  laser-­‐guided  by  someone  on  the  ground.    Once  the  FUP  process  begins  and  our  intentions  are  revealed,  there  will  not  be  much  time  before  the  bridge  is  attacked.    Consequently,  it  is  imperative  that  you  locate  and  eliminate  the  U.S.  SOF  team  as  quickly  as  possible.  

Separatist Orders The  army  is  moving  to  the  assembly  area  near  Mykolaiv.    Your  company  has  been  selected  to  lead  the  attack  across  the  Varvarivskyi  Bridge.    We  have  received  information  that  the  CIA,  in  conjunction  with  Nationalist  forces,  may  attempt  to  destroy  the  bridge.    Although  this  could  delay  heavy  armored  assets,  your  infantry  will  still  be  able  to  cross  the  river  in  BTRs  and  BMPs.  

DEVGRU Forces • 2x  4-­‐man  Fire  Team  TQR:  5  (d4  RPG,  2x  claymore  mine,  1x  Stinger)  

o 3x  JDAM  Bomb  (turn  2)  

Nationalist Forces • 2x  4-­‐man  Platoon  HQ  TQR:  2  &  3  • 4x  10-­‐man  Rifle  Squad  TQR:  0-­‐3  (d6  AT-­‐4)  • 4x  T-­‐72  MBT  TQR:  1-­‐3  • 3x  2-­‐man  Javelin  ATGM  Team  TQR:  1-­‐2  

   

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Spetsnaz Forces (turn 1) • 2x  4-­‐man  Fire  Team  TQR:  4  (d6  RPG)  

o Mi-­‐24  Hind  TQR:  3  (weapons  platforms  are  fully  loaded)  

Separatist Forces (turn 2) • 1x  6-­‐man  Company  HQ  TQR:  3  (1x  Stinger)  

o 1x  BMP-­‐3  • 3x  4-­‐man  Platoon  HQ  TQR:  2  &  3  

o 3x  BMP-­‐3  • 9x  7-­‐man  Dismount  TQR:  1-­‐4  

o 9x  BTR-­‐80  • 5x  T-­‐90  MBT  TQR:  2-­‐4  • 5x  T-­‐80  MBT  TQR:  2-­‐4  

Victory Conditions DEVGRU:  ID  twelve  Separatist  AFVs,  and  on  turn  2,  guide  three  JDAM  bombs  to  Varvarivskyi  Bridge.    It  takes  two  direct  hits  to  destroy  the  bridge.  Nationalists:  Prevent  Separatist  Forces  from  exiting  the  board.    You  will  score  1-­‐point  for  each  Separatist  failure.    12-­‐points  are  needed  to  achieve  victory.  Spetsnaz:  Eliminate  DEVGRU  before  they  destroy  the  bridge  and  ID  12  AFVs.  Separatists:  Cross  the  Pivdennyi  Buh  River  and  exit  the  board  with  at  least  12  AFVs.  Satellite  Image  of  Actual  Location  

 

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Map—The Varvarivskyi Bridge  GM  NOTES:  The  ground  is  firm  and  the  morning  is  clear.    Separatist  amphibious  AFVs  can  enter  the  river  where  the  bank  narrows  (e.g.  notice  the  spot  near  the  Pivdennyi  Buh  River  label).    The  SEAL  team  may  hide  in  any  building  that  provides  direct  line  of  sight  to  the  bridge.    At  the  start  of  turn  2,  they  may  attempt  to  lase  the  bridge  whenever  they  have  an  action.    This  is  accomplished  by  making  a  d6  TQR  save.        The  Spetsnaz  team  enters  via  the  Mi-­‐24  Hind  from  the  southeast  edge  of  the  board.    The  helicopter  may  transport  them  anywhere  on  the  Mykolaiv  side  of  the  river.    The  Mi-­‐24  Hind  is  equipped  with  a  bevy  of  sophisticated  electronics,  and  it  is  capable  of  detecting  lasers,  satellite  uploads  and  radio  transmissions.    The  Hind’s  electronics  officer  hears  a  slight  ping  when  the  helicopter  closes  (½  speed) within  30cm  of  DEVGRU’s  position.    However,  it  must  hover  within  15cm  to  get  a  solid  tone.            

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 When  that  happens,  mark  the  spot  with  a  bingo  chit.    Understand  that  this  may  render  the  Hind  vulnerable  to  Stinger  attack.    The  Nationalist  forces  must  set-­‐up  on  the  ridge  at  the  northwest  edge  of  the  board.    They  may  begin  dug-­‐in  and  hidden.    The  Separatist  Company  enters  from  the  southeast  edge  of  the  map  on  turn  2.  

 Author’s  Notes:  This  scenario  is  designed  for  Micro  Melee:  Modern  Warfare,  which  is  written  for  6mm  miniatures.    It  uses  a  1:1  ground  scale  of  3mm  =  1-­‐yard.    Therefore,  the  ranges  given  for  the  Hind’s  electronics  equipment  are  100-­‐yards  (30cm)  and  50-­‐yards  (15cm)  respectively.