sarajevo sniper

"Isaidtomysoul,bestill,andwaitwithouthope

For hope would be hope for the wrong thing;

wait without love,

For love would be love of the wrong thing,

there is yet faith

But the faith and the love and the hope are all in the waiting."

(Wait without Hope by E. Teliot)

After Leto woke up, his mood was very stable. Walter told him: "He didn't want to kill us, and all the bullets deliberately avoided the vital points." However, Walter added: "He just doesn't care about us, he doesn't care about us. You. He's a cold-blooded animal, Colonel, and he dropped us here to tell us he's not the answer you're looking for, and you don't even deserve an answer."

That last sentence does more damage than the bullet itself.

Leto knew what Linnai wanted.He wants to force Leto to arrest him. Once the arrest warrant is released, all Yugoslavs will know that Linnai Lev has not surrendered, but he has completed his revenge. The best Serbian special soldier has never betrayed his own nation.This is also a way to clear the body of grievances.

The military also came to ask if they wanted to issue an arrest warrant. The colonel was seriously injured so far, and it was unreasonable that no one should be pursued.But Leto thought about it and finally shook his head.Even the secretary was puzzled to the point of anger, and finally Walter said——

"It's a private matter, Leokovich."

An orderly at the door knew their colonel better than the clerk.

Leto was actually a little angry.Linnai only wanted to define their relationship on issues of right and wrong, on nationalism, and on military professional ethics, but Leto actually only wanted them to be a personal relationship.Whether they are friends, enemies or a closer relationship, it has nothing to do with nationality, country, or belief. Even if they can only have a life-and-death ending, it is Reto Fabrici Solonazarov and this person. Linnaeus Lev's personal vendetta.

So this arrest warrant will not be issued, nor can it be issued.Leto thought sadly, I'm really sorry, Linnai, although I promised to help you prove your innocence, it seems that you have to figure out a way for this matter yourself.

Leto was also reflecting on himself.During the half-month recuperation period, he was lying on the hospital bed. Apart from the necessary official duties, the colonel was seriously thinking about future issues.Walter asked him: "Are you still going to chase in the direction where he is?"

The colonel did not immediately give a definite answer.

Walter said: "If you keep chasing him, he'll keep running, it's going to be a cycle, he's been running twice, he's not willing to get to know you, he's not willing to seriously put you on an equal footing Come up and treat him, even if you catch him ten or twenty times, it is impossible for him to understand your thoughts. Even so, do you still want to try?"

Leto felt that the little orderly had grown up a bit: "If it were you, would you be willing?"

Walter was silent for a moment.After a while, he said softly, "It's really stupid, with all due respect, Colonel. But I think humans just like to do stupid things sometimes."

Leto did not act immediately.He needs to recuperate and he needs time to adjust himself.Lin Nai taught him a lesson, and he felt that he should learn this lesson well.This time he couldn't be in such a hurry, the rabbit still bit people when it was in a hurry.

Half a month later, when Leto fully recovered his mobility, he decided to have some fun for himself first.The colonel has never abused himself, he needs rich life adjustments to enrich himself.It just happened that the meeting mentioned the United Nations relief food, so he decided to have a go. Usually, no one would take the initiative to do this kind of errand, because it doesn't take much credit if it is done well, but it is embarrassing if it is not done well.He got the task smoothly, and his boss patted him on the shoulder and gave him a foolish look.

"I'm going too." Walter applied: "I can help."

Leto agreed: "You can follow the retreating troops and wait in the rear."

"No, I'm going forward." Walter said stubbornly.

Leto couldn't say anything: "You can only stay in the retreating troops. Do you know who the forwards are? Privates, the top [-]% of the troops are picked up from each army. You go to drag others behind. leg."

This time it was deployed by Leto himself. As the captain, he was going to lead the team to the scene.This was something that had never happened before. When a colonel didn't stay in the command center and went to the front line, the sergeants who were supposed to be the captain all ran errands for him.

"Although the airport is still our territory, the Serbs will definitely not miss this opportunity. We have received information that Berlamovich, who has just been transferred to Tuzla, will personally go for relief food. Our goal is to win All the food should be in one bag, and then drive these 'Chetniks'① out." Leto said meaningfully: "Of course, if anyone here can take Berlamovich's head, you are free to do so. I welcome it."

The rough soldiers in the conference room roared excitedly, and someone whistled and cheered: "Kill these Serbian pigs!"

Leto smiled brightly: "Because we are in our own place, there is no such thing as 'we won't shoot unless the enemy shoots first'. Everything follows our own rules."

These words immediately brought the atmosphere to a climax.Walter was sitting in a corner, his eyes also shining slightly.

"Next, gentlemen, the general course of action is as follows," Leto pointed to the airport map behind him: "If the plane is not delayed, at four o'clock in the afternoon, the plane will land on runway [-] on time, and stop along the runway in the west zone Next to the freight building, where the goods are unloaded and cleared. The grain can only be loaded and left after passing the customs inspection and counting. The "Mongoose Force" advanced apron, and the forward troops are divided into four teams. People or Croats go out or come in. Evacuation troops and support troops are on standby at the gate of the city hotel on Airport Road."

"Mongoose Force" is the code name of the elite special forces, and the leading sergeant of the three units took the order.

"After getting the food, the forward four teams gathered at the main entrance of the building. The 'mongoose' escorted the food convoy out to meet the forward, and the retreating troops were behind." The colonel finished the operation process: "If all goes well, from the plane to the It takes at most an hour from unloading and loading the trucks to counting the food. At five o'clock, we can leave the airport and go to the refugee camp. The food can be delivered to the refugee camp before six o'clock, so that everyone's evening prayers will not be delayed. So, gentlemen, Please enjoy the party to the fullest."

Someone asked the question: "Colonel, how many will the Serbs bring?"

"The information is uncertain, but the People's Army will definitely not come. The information we have so far is that the Serbs are privately armed. Although the quality of the militia is not high, please don't underestimate the enemy. You must bring the equipment you need and follow the command. "

"Is there any air force for cover and command?"

"The military department has approved five "Little Antelopes", equipped with heavy machine guns and 20mm machine guns, and two "Lynx"② will conduct air command operations. Lieutenant Colonel Alfred is in charge of the air force, and I am in charge of the ground force. In addition , The retreating troops will have light armored vehicles, this is how I persuaded the old men to play a high-profile game, and also gave my own people a great reputation."

Several leading sergeants present were refreshed after hearing the armed configuration, and their eyes lit up.

"The code name of this operation: Monday. I repeat, the code name of the operation: Monday." Leto said, "Are there any questions?"

The soldier seated shook his head.Leto was very satisfied: "'Mongoose' remembers to be familiar with the route and the course of action. Then, I wish everyone good luck."

After the meeting ended, only Walter, who was a little confused, was left in the conference room.

Leto sighed, and walked towards the orderly holding the helmet: "If you are afraid, you can go back on it. Just stay here and wait for us to come back. I don't really have that high demand on you, you know."

"No, I'm not afraid," Walter shook his head, hesitated for a moment, and then changed his words: "I'm also... a little afraid, I know it's not as simple as it sounds, right? You're right... You said it as if we were just Go to the supermarket and buy some rice. Those 'mongooses' seem to be just there for a party... But it's actually dangerous, right? Otherwise, they wouldn't have dispatched light armored vehicles..."

Leto knew he was nervous: "Then do you still want to go?"

Walter swallowed with difficulty, looking a little confused.He didn't even actually kill a single person.The only time Linnaeus took him into combat, he just shot some stupid car tires.

"Listen, child, all your feelings now are normal." Leto said patiently: "Fear, confusion, irritability, depression... These are the emotions that our soldiers need to face every day, and everyone is the same Yeah. Don't think that mongooses don't feel stressed, they don't get scared, they do. But they choose to fight, no matter what's in front of them, that's what makes them mongooses The reason. What about you?"

Walter understood a little bit: "Is Linnaeus the same? This is his charm."

Leto smiled: "Yes. This is his charm."

The two walked out of the meeting room, and the sun at ten o'clock in the morning branded a reddish and white mark on the sky in the east.From the corridor on the third floor, you can see Sarajevo, which is decorated with the onion top of the mosque and the spire of the Catholic Church. The shadow of the city is not so heavy at this time. This is a rare good weather.

"I like Sarajevo, and I have confidence in it." Walter took a deep breath: "It is a very beautiful place, and it represents the best ideas of human beings on society and life—different nationalities, different beliefs, People from different cultural backgrounds live together in one place, love each other, help each other, and live in peace. It should be like this, it should be a model and benchmark for cities all over the world, not New York, London, Paris, those places are stupid .”

Leto's expression softened: "Do you believe that one day it will become what you imagined?"

Walter nodded vigorously: "It is a belief in itself. Sarajevo, it should be a belief of human beings."

"I don't know if it can become a kind of belief. I only know that any kind of belief needs to pay a high price." Leto looked calmly: "If we say that people can only be slaves of belief, it's not about believing in this belief." One is the one of faith, then the sufferings that human beings have suffered until today are all the price paid for faith. Can you understand what I'm talking about?"

"Meaning I need to sacrifice myself for this belief?"

"Faith without sacrifice is empty talk. Abraham sacrificed his son to Jesus. This is the cruelty of faith. God is very cruel. If you want to fall at his feet and become a believer, you must be prepared to shed blood."

The lead sergeant of the retreating force has begun calling for the members to assemble—

"Hurry up! Don't procrastinate. Bring all your equipment! Ammunition, sights, water bottles... No one is fucking allowed to remove the bulletproof steel plate for me. Don't be afraid of death if you don't want to carry it if you don't think it's too heavy! hurry up!"

Leto turned to the little orderly: "The choice is up to you, Walter."

He left the choice entirely to the soldiers.Walter's heartbeat immediately accelerated, and he could even smell the scorched rubber soles of the soldiers' military boots in the air.Until the colonel was about to leave his sight, he plucked up his courage and ran desperately holding the helmet——

"Wait for me—hey! Wait for me—"

(1: "Chetnik": Serbian armed organization. During World War II, it once had historical achievements in maintaining national independence and resisting Nazi invasion, but the nature of the organization has a strong tendency of nationalism and chauvinism. Later, it became an anti-Serbian nation. disparaging term for doctrine.

2: "Little Antelope" refers to the light armed helicopter developed by the French military. It is popular all over the world because of its strong aerial performance. It is the most cutting-edge low-altitude force in the 80s and 90s. It can also intercept Hind helicopters, which appeared in large numbers in the Bosnian War. "Lynx" refers to a multi-purpose helicopter jointly developed by the British and French militaries, which is characterized by fast speed, maneuverability, and easy manipulation and control. )