Bab 232: Chapter 197: Mid Trap

"IED!"

"Contact, Contact!"

"KIA, KIA!"

"Taking fire!"

The radio channel plunged into chaos in an instant, with various tactical communication terms interweaving and filling everyone's hearing.

As per procedure, the infantry of the lead forces were to conduct detailed searches and reconnaissance of the surrounding buildings and streets at each location they passed, ensuring safety before notifying the following troops to advance.

Previously, Major Lonnie had particularly emphasized the need for the lead Sword Company's armored platoon to shell the surrounding buildings indiscriminately to ensure no ambush was present before advancing.

However, unexpectedly, even with such caution, they couldn't avoid triggering a trap.

What utterly destroyed their armored command vehicle wasn't an RPG rocket but an IED, a roadside explosive device pre-planted nearby.