Warlords: Rising from the Northwest Border and Sweeping Across the Powers

Chapter 1194 A devastating blow

In the underground fortifications of Blagoveshchensk, the Tsarist Russian soldiers thought they could temporarily avoid the fierce offensive of the Northern Division in the solid bunkers. However, when the goblet bunker-buster bombs fell from the sky, they realized that the cruelty of this battle was far beyond their imagination.

When the first goblet bomb penetrated the ground, the soldiers in the underground fortifications felt a violent tremor, as if the entire ground was shaking. Then, the shock wave of the explosion swept in with a devastating force, tearing the solid concrete walls apart in an instant, and twisting and breaking the steel bars like pieces of paper.

In the narrow passage, the high temperature and shock waves generated by the explosion devoured everything mercilessly. The air was quickly compressed, forming an invisible huge wave that violently hit the soldiers' bodies. Many people were knocked to the ground by this huge force before they could react. Their eardrums were hurt and their eyes were blurred.

As more bombs fell, the situation in the underground fortifications became even more tragic. The bunkers that were originally used for defense were vulnerable to the power of the bombs, the passages were blown to pieces, and rubble and dust kept falling from the ceiling. The soldiers groped in the dark and tried to escape, but the passages around them had been blown beyond recognition, the exits were blocked, and the escape route was completely cut off.

In this chaos and despair, many soldiers were buried by collapsed walls and flying debris, and they didn't even have time to shout. Those who survived supported each other in the dark, trying to find a way to survive, but the smoke and dust and aftermath of the explosion made it difficult for them to move forward.

The smell of death permeated the underground fortifications, and the air was filled with the smell of gunpowder and concrete dust after the explosion. The soldiers' breathing became rapid and heavy, and their hearts were filled with endless fear and despair. Those soldiers who originally thought they could rely on the underground fortifications to resist completely lost their confidence in this fierce air raid.

The command system was destroyed, communications were interrupted, and the entire defense line fell into chaos. The soldiers groped in the dark, trying to find each other, but the silence around them and the occasional explosions made them feel extremely lonely and helpless.

In a tunnel somewhere in the underground fortifications of Blagoveshchensk, soldiers of the 7th Infantry Company were fleeing in panic in the dark. Their company commander was at the front, holding a shaky kerosene lamp in his hand, trying to illuminate the way for the soldiers behind him.

"Hurry! Run forward!" the company commander shouted at the top of his lungs, "There is a passage ahead that leads to the ground!"

At this moment, there was a heart-pounding roar from overhead. Everyone knew that this was a sign that the goblet bomb was about to fall. The soldiers quickened their pace and pushed forward in the narrow passage.

&34;Boom!&34;

The first explosion sounded not far behind them. A huge shock wave swept along the passage, knocking several soldiers at the back to the ground. The scorching air wave mixed with gravel was like an invisible sharp blade, instantly engulfing the soldiers who fell behind.

"Don't stop! Keep running!" The company commander's voice was already tearful, but he was still trying his best to maintain the dignity of an officer.

The second explosion was closer. Cracks began to appear on the top of the tunnel, and concrete blocks and steel bars kept falling. A huge cement block hit a soldier's shoulder, and he fell to the ground in pain. His comrades behind him stepped over his body in panic, and no one dared to stop to rescue him.

"Ahead! The bend is ahead!" the company commander shouted, "Hold on a little longer!"

But fate did not give them a chance. The third goblet bomb hit the top of the passage. The entire underground space shook violently, as if doomsday had come. The top of the passage collapsed in an instant, and countless rubble and steel bars poured down.

"No!" The company commander's final cry was drowned in the roar.

The kerosene lamp went out, and the passage was plunged into complete darkness. The collapsed concrete formed a thick wall, completely sealing the entire company in this underground cemetery. Some people shouted desperately in the darkness, some struggled in vain in the ruins, and many more people were silent forever.

Dust slowly settled in the darkness, and the passage gradually became quiet. Only the occasional sound of metal twisting and concrete breaking still told of this tragedy. More than 80 officers and soldiers of the 7th Infantry Company were buried forever under the land they had fought so hard to defend.

On the ground, new goblet bombs continued to fall, but for these buried soldiers, the war was over.

In the city of Blagoveshchensk, the power of the goblet bombs left shocking marks on the ground. Every bomb that fell tore a huge wound in the city, and the craters as deep as 20 to 30 meters were like the gates of hell, tearing the ground completely apart.

These craters can be up to 500 meters in diameter, with steep edges, like huge deep wells. The bottom of the craters is full of shattered concrete and twisted steel bars. The once solid ground has been shattered by the impact of the bombs. The high temperature generated by the explosion has burned the surface soil to black, and the air is filled with the pungent smell of gunpowder.

Around these huge craters, all the five- or six-story buildings that had originally stood were destroyed. The shock waves from the explosions were like invisible giant hands that completely destroyed the foundations of the buildings. After losing their support, the once solid buildings began to slowly and irreversibly tilt.

"Run! The building is going to collapse!" A citizen shouted in fear on the street, trying to escape the area that was about to collapse.

With a loud bang, a five-story building collapsed in the aftermath of the explosion. A huge cloud of dust rose into the sky, and broken glass and concrete blocks rained down on the ground. The surrounding houses were not spared from the disaster, with cracked walls and collapsed roofs. The entire neighborhood seemed to have experienced a doomsday catastrophe.

Elsewhere, several adjacent buildings tilted against each other under the impact of the explosion, as if they might collapse on each other at any time. Huge cracks appeared on the ground, and the once smooth streets were torn beyond recognition, with vehicles overturned and telephone poles toppled.

"Help!" Someone shouted desperately in the ruins, trying to find hope of survival.

The power of the goblet bomb not only destroyed the buildings on the ground, but also caused a devastating blow to the underground infrastructure. The sewers and cable pipelines were blown to pieces, and the city's water supply and power systems were paralyzed. The entire Blagoveshchensk became devastated in this air raid, like an abandoned ruin.

In the command post deep underground in Blagoveshchensk, Colonel Konovalov and Major General Smirnov were urgently discussing countermeasures. Suddenly, there was a heart-pounding roar above their heads, followed by a violent vibration.

"Not good!" Konovalov's face changed drastically, "Everyone evacuate immediately!"

But it was too late. The first explosion sounded right above the command post, and the entire underground space shook violently. Cracks began to appear in the ceiling, and concrete blocks kept falling. Communications equipment collapsed in the vibration, and maps and documents were scattered everywhere.

"Quick! Evacuate to the emergency exit!" Smirnov shouted, trying to organize the evacuation.

The second explosion followed. The reinforced concrete structure of the command post began to collapse under the huge impact. The power system was completely paralyzed, and the entire space fell into darkness. The soldiers pushed each other in the darkness and desperately fled towards the emergency passage.

"Sir! This way!" A young signalman grabbed Konovalov's hand and led him to a narrow passage.

At this moment, the third explosion completely destroyed the main structure of the command post. A large amount of rubble and steel bars poured down, completely blocking the passage behind. Screams and cries for help rose and fell in the darkness, but were soon buried under the rubble.

Less than 20 soldiers, led by a signalman, managed to crawl to the surface through a half-collapsed emergency passage. When they came out from underground, the scene in front of them stunned everyone.

The entire city was in a state of disrecognition. There were huge craters everywhere, collapsed buildings, and smoke and dust filled the air. The ground behind them had completely collapsed, and the former command post and the compatriots inside were forever left under the ruins.

"Colonel..." The signalman looked at Konovalov, his voice trembling, "What should we do?"