Thread by @CalibreObscura

#Balochistan: BRAS released footage of an ambush against Pakistani Frontier Corps, leading to the destruction of 2 vehicles, 15 deaths & various weapons captured.

BRAS/BLA are proven to have the ability to conduct effective ambushes using small arms & RPG against technicals.

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The video starts with two soft Toyotas being hit by large quantities of small arms fire from SVD/PSL, PK(M), AKs and M16s from above the road. They swiftly crash and BRAS insurgents push the vehicles.

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Fighters carrying AKs and M16A4 advance on the pickups and pump rounds in at close range into the Frontier Corps in the back. It appears to me that at least 3 were executed there and then next to their comrades.

The insurgents seem to have no time concerns.

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Here's a good view of the ambush site. As can be seen, the terrain is ideal. Vehicles are also hit with RPG (Seems to be OG-7V, which can be effective on non armoured vehicles)

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BRAS fighters proceed to strip the vehicles of materiel. See in images 2 and 3 M16A4 with ACOG carried. This rifle is likely more effective and accurate than the great bulk of FC small arms. M16A4 in the DMR role are popular among Baloch Insurgents. (Purchased from Afghan)

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Various celebrations. The vehicles are burned after being entirely stripped.

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And here is what was captured- some really interesting and varied kit- Pakistan obviously doesn't bother to equip or protect FC properly.

Seen: 1x Type 80, 1x MG3, 2x G3, 1x T1 AK, 3x T56/AKM, 2x AMD-65, 1x "AKS-74U" (Seems to be a Daraa 7.62x39 copy), plenty of other kit.

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Attackers seen. Note plenty of PSL/SVD among the AKs, AK(s) with GP-25/30. This is typical of Baloch groups, who seem to specialise in initiating ranged combat.

No M16s seen, but it is clear at least a few were used. Baloch insurgents remain as dangerous as ever.

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