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Rumble Down Under: Russian Side

Date: October 3, 1987


Objective
The objective of Operation Southern Scythe is to conduct a decisive air and naval strike on HMAS Stirling, a strategic Royal Australian Navy base situated on Garden Island, Western Australia. The raid aims to neutralize allied naval operations in the Indian Ocean and disrupt NATO-aligned supply lines.


Strategic Context
HMAS Stirling is the hub of Australian naval power in the region. Its infrastructure supports destroyers, frigates, and submarines.
The base is critical to Western coalition efforts in the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean. Its destruction will create a significant strategic vacuum.


Operational Forces

Carrier Strike Group Omega
Flagship: Carrier Tbilisi
24 x MiG-23 Fighters
12 x Ko-45 Aircraft for precision strikes
6 x Ka-27 Helix ASW Helicopters

Surface Combatants
1x Kresta-II-Class Cruiser
2x Sovremenny-Class Destroyers
1x Sverdlov-Class Cruiser

Auxiliary Support
1 x Boris Chilikin-Class Replenishment Ship


Threat Assessment
Royal Australian Navy Assets:

Guided-missile destroyers (Perth-class) and Collins-class submarines are likely stationed at HMAS Stirling.

Allied Forces:
Potential reinforcement from U.S. Air Force and Navy air power stationed at Diego Garcia.

For the glory of the Soviet Union! Ensure victory in the Indo-Pacific Theater and leave the adversary crippled