Civilian casualties might occur, but they will be fewer than direct shooting.
"1515 may use civilians as shields to rush through the artillery coverage area," Jiang Feng pointed out.
"Then we can only gamble," Song Heping said. "Gamble that civilians will scatter and flee, and that militants won't dare to stay in open areas. Also, ask Mahmoud, what is his sniper team doing?!"
This wasn't a good plan, but it was the best plan he could think of.
He also knew he was posing an almost insurmountable challenge to Mahmoud.
But aside from this, there was no other way.
Letting a small portion of the 1515 members go was already the limit of his compromise.
"Additionally," he added, "notify Naxin on the western line to prepare to intercept any breakout forces. But similarly, prioritize differentiating between civilians and militants."
"Understood."
The orders were given.
Song Heping walked to the window, looking north towards Tikrit.
