AAS-SCG IL-2 TC PvP Event - 'Battle for Komesht-Tyrg' - '42 - Sunday, Dec. 14th!

[GenMarkof007]

We are happy to announce a 'Take Two' event of Battle for Komesht-Tyrg - September 42.
This mission will be played on the Northwest sector of the new map, Odessa.

Don't miss this Advance and Secure & SCG Tank Crew Event... the last one for 2025!
You do not need to own the new IL-2 module, Odessa - Leningrad, to play this mission.
 

Event Title: Battle for Komesht-Tyrg - Sept. 1942
Date & Time: Sunday, December 14th, at 7 pm Paris Time (1 pm New York Time - EST) (your time zone will be shown after signing up on AAS Discord)
For team communications:  AAS (Advance and Secure) *SRS will be available with the AAS server.
Event Server: SCG - AAS TC PvP Summer 42  *Password will be given on Discord before the start.

To register, you need to click on "Interested" (register) in the AAS Discord invitation.

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You can find more information about the event below in this thread! https://discord.gg/Mz62fU6qut?event=1435688782182481940
 

We will have tanks and planes in this mission.
* Planes are essential for completing the side mission (Destroy the enemy bridge) and covering ground troops (Tanks), so please try to work as a team to protect the Friendly bridge near the Battle zone and help the ground troops.

This event is open to all IL-2 Great Battles pilots & Tank Crew players (tankers and crews).
Please spread the word to all IL-2 Pilots and Tankers players you may know!

To help us in estimating the number of players attending the event, please take a moment to click "interested" on the invitation. More information will be provided soon regarding the mission description, the plane set, the tank set for each side, and additional details.
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Tank and plane Skins:

For this event, we recommend downloading the following "Skins Pack": Advance and Secure (AAS) and the SCG Tank Regiment available on HSD (Haluter's Skin Downloader). Skins for this new battle (Finnish-Russian)! Be sure to download the latest skins package with HSD (Haluter Skins Downloader).

Cheers,
GenMarkof007
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*Note that the side mission is now to destroy the enemy's strategic bridge. The para-drop has been removed.

Edited December 12, 2025 by GenMarkof007

[GenMarkof007]

The short storyline of the Battle for Komesht-Tyrg!
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AAS-SCG IL-2 Tank Crew PvP Event - Battle for Komesht-Tyrg - Sept. 1942.
This mission will be played on the Northwest sector of the New map Odessa.
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In September 1942, the Finnish 303rd Panzer Division launched an assault on the hilly village of Komesht-Tyrg, which was held by the 20th Russian Armoured Brigade. The objective of the attack was to secure the northern approaches to the Odessa sector and to weaken Soviet resistance along the ridgeline.

Finnish Panzer and infantry units advanced at dawn under heavy artillery fire, moving through smoke and dust towards the Soviet outer defences. The 20th Armoured Brigade responded quickly, countering with leased Shermans and KV-1s that were positioned in hull-down cover along the eastern slopes.

Intense close-quarter fighting erupted across the vineyards and ravines. Finnish assault guns successfully knocked out several enemy tanks but sustained heavy losses from concealed anti-tank guns and mines. By late afternoon, Finnish forces had seized the western ridge and the rail depot, while Soviet units maintained their positions in the town center and on Church Hill.

By nightfall, Komesht-Tyrg was in flames—the town was divided, both sides were exhausted, and neither could claim victory at that moment.

Good Luck to all pilots and tankers for this next battle! 
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Mission Conditions:

Weather Report

- Weather: Cloudy, 24 °C
- Cloud Cover: Low clouds are dense at 700 m.
- Wind: Wind strength is 3 m/s from 298 degrees

- Mission duration: 3 hours + 10 minutes at the start (waiting time before the start signal)

- Intel photos available for the commanders (scroll down)
- Please wait for the start signal and message before rolling out of the tank bases or the Airfields.
- Tankers must be at all times inside the Black Zone for Tank Battles. 

The weather report will be given 48 hours before the event.

Victory Conditions:
The Axis must capture the village of Komesht-Tyrg while destroying enemy troops in the surrounding area. The Allies must defend the village at all costs and eliminate German troops and tanks to secure safe access to the west of Komesht-Tyrg. If time expires, the defending side will win.

Red Army Objectives:

Situation:
- Bridges are priority targets to disrupt enemy communications.
- Destroy the enemy road bridge as marked on the map (0803.3).
- Flight plan not available. Proceed to the target at your own discretion.

Luftwaffe Objectives:

Situation:
- After our successful bridge attack earlier, the enemy bridge appears to have been repaired again.
- Destroy the enemy road bridge as marked on the map (0906.6).
- Flight plan not available. Proceed to the target at your own discretion.

Tasks for All Fighters:
- Protect your friendly bridge and ground units over the main battle zone.
WARNING: The aircraft and armament stock is limited! It is FORBIDDEN for fighter pilots to ram tanks!

Side Mission:
When either team destroys 100% the enemy bridge, they will receive two heavy tanks at their special tank spawn. The new heavy tank will respawn every 35 minutes thereafter, until the end of the mission.

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Cheers,
GenMarkof007
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Edited December 13, 2025 by GenMarkof007

[GenMarkof007]

NEW - Tanks and Planes set for the Battle for Komesht-Tyrg!
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AAS-SCG IL-2 Tank Crew PvP Event - Battle for Komesht-Tyrg - Sept. 1942.
This mission will be played on the Northwest sector of the New map Odessa.
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German (Finnish) Tank Set for this Battle!
Not shown, 2 x Tiger, available only if the side mission is completed.

*These tanks are unlimited. The Sd.Kfz. 10/5 Flak Truck is limited to 5 for the entire mission.
* The Tiger tank will respawn every 35 minutes after getting the side mission done.

German (Finnish) Plane Set for this Battle!
Numbers are limited (*some are limited to 10, and others are unlimited).

* Some Payloads may be locked... only small bombs are available in this mission.
* The planes will respawn every 30 minutes. Some changes may occur before the event.

Russian Tank Set for this Battle!
Not shown, 2 x Su-152, available only if the side mission is completed.

*These tanks are unlimited. The Gaz-MM 72-K Flak Truck is limited to 5 for the entire mission.
* The Su-152 tank will respawn every 35 minutes after getting the side mission done.

Russian Plane Set for this Battle!
Numbers are limited (*some are limited to 10, and others are unlimited).

* Some Payloads may be locked... only small bombs are available in this mission.
* The planes will respawn every 30 minutes.

*The I-153 is only available if you have bought the latest module, IL-2 Odessa - Leningrad.

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Cheers,
GenMarkof007
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Edited December 9, 2025 by GenMarkof007

[GenMarkof007]

New changes of the Battle for Komesht-Tyrg - Sept. 1942!
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AAS-SCG Tank Crew PvP Event on the Odessa Map - Northwestern sectors!
Fictional Battle for Komesht-Tyrg - Sept. '42 (WWII)
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• The para-drop side mission was removed. You now need to destroy the enemy`s strategic bridge.
• New planes have been added to the Allied side: MIG-3 ser.24, LaGG-3 ser.29, Yak-1 ser. 69.
• New planes have been added to the Axis side: Bf 109 E-7, Bf 109 F-2, Bf 109 F-4.
• Weather conditions will be updated 48 hours prior to the event starting. We will receive the forecast from our weather team a few days before the event.
• We are using a random script to determine the flag position in the village.
• The Flak area (for both sides) was removed from the original map.
• A Forward Operating Base (FOB) with an ammo truck has been positioned near the Battle Area for both teams. If the enemy locates it, they can destroy the ammo truck. This (FOB) is marked by a small circle (only for your side) on the in-game map (no more flag).
• Many static elements were removed near the battle, as well as the smoke in this area.
• For history buffs, please note that this is a fictional battle, so don't attempt to locate it in real life.

About the flag in town:

Here’s a clearer version of how the official flag works.

The script for the flag will be reviewed along with the list of new changes to prevent any confusion displayed on the screen. Please note that the official flag remains neutral until one of the teams captures it. If the Russian team takes the flag first, they will receive a message indicating that they have captured it. Both teams will be informed that the defending team has found and taken the flag.

If any Axis players are near the flag (but haven’t taken it yet), a message will be sent to both teams notifying them of an Axis tank's proximity to the flag. When the Axis team captures the flag, a message will be sent to both teams, and the capture counter will begin (which requires the defending team to capture back the flag before 17-18 minutes). If the Russian team recaptures the flag, the counter will reset to zero.

So, at the start of the mission, each team need to try and find the flag inside the town (by tanks or planes). It will always spawn in the city/town half where the defending team starts from.

We are aiming to reach over 40 players, so please share this with your friends! 
Everyone is welcome to join us.

Good Luck to all pilots and tankers! 
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For any questions, feel free to DM me.

Cheers,
GenMarkof007
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Edited December 11, 2025 by GenMarkof007

[GenMarkof007]

S! All IL-2 Tankers and pilots, the next AAS-SCG PvP TC Event will occur: 
Sunday, December 14th at 7:00 p.m. Paris Time (1 pm EST - NA)


--- A few questions and answers to help you with your first time in the PvP TC Event ---

Q1: At what time should I get on AAS Chat Discord? A: Each team (player) should be online on the AAS Team Chat Discord at least 15-20 minutes before the start of the event so that you can organize and talk strategy. We might wait a few minutes so that we have enough tankers to start the mission. Thanks for your understanding.

Q2: What must I do when I spawn inside the mission? A: When you enter the mission, please zoom the map area so that you can see the Tank spawns (or Airfield) and select the one you want to spawn in. Be careful, if you spawn on the wrong side, a penalty of 120 minutes (2 hours) will be incurred to respawn on your own side.

Q3: When I spawn, where do I go for the Battle (after the mission start signal)? A: When you spawn, you will see base signs. Just follow the arrows. If you see signs (Do not pass = noway), that means this is not the way to the Battle.

Q4: How do I repair, refuel or rearm (RRR)? A: For tankers, locate the blue smoke for Axis forces or the red smoke for Allied forces at each tank spawn point, and then stop your engine near that area. The airfields use yellow smoke for RRR. Please keep in mind that it is not possible to re-arm (add parachute troops), so complete your flight and then take a new parachute drop plane. Your plane will reappear on the list of available planes. NEW - A Forward Operating Base (FOB) with an ammo truck has been positioned near the Battle Area for both teams. If the enemy locates it, they can destroy the ammo truck.

Q5: Why do I need to stay in the Black Zone Area? A: Since the main task for the Allies is to defend the flag and for the Axis to capture it, this will give you enough space for the main battles.

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Q6: Why is the flag not moving when I am beside it? A: If the flag is not moving, a good chance an enemy tank is near the radius of the flag. You need to eliminate it before the flag can move.

Q7: Why is the flag moving very slowly? (not like on other MP servers) A: The overall time that the flag needs to be taken by the Axis (overall time is 18-20 minutes), so that the Allies may counter that attack and retake the flag. You don't need to move the flag at the top.

Q8: Why do I need to download the skin packs on HSD? A: These skin packs (AAS) and (SCG) are made to have a more immersive time when tanking or flying in multiplayer missions or PvP TC events. Also, most tank skins are made by the IL-2 Tank Crew community.

Q9: Why am I always getting disconnected from the server? A: If your PING (Internet connection) is too high, you might get disconnected. We are trying our best to keep the tick delay below 7, which helps the server's CPU!

Q10: Why are we using this tank set? A: For each (PvP TC Event), we are trying to find the tanks that will fit the best with the scenario. As you know, the number and types of tanks are limited in the IL-2 Tank Crew module.

Q11: Why fictional battles? A: We are always looking for interesting new missions for our TC PvP Event. Often, we have to design a fictional battle because we lack missions, maps, tanks, planes, and more!

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Q12: Do I need to be cautious when approaching the enemy bridge? A: Yes, you should be careful, as they will not allow you to bomb it without putting up a fight. The enemy has positioned flak cannons and heavy artillery in the vicinity. It's advisable to attempt this side mission with a few planes together, as completing it with just one plane could be very challenging. If you destroy some of the flak, they won't respawn on your next flight back to the bridge.

Q13: Why are some of the mods locked for tanks and planes? A: Since this is primarily a Tank Crew mission, we have decided to restrict the use of the big bombs for planes. Additionally, we have limited some modifications and payloads for tanks. To select mods (available), just choose the ones you want.

NEW Q14: Why are some of the fences or houses not on the ground? A: Since the Odessa map is still a Work In Progress (WIP), they may have some elements in the village of Komesht-Tyrg elevated or showing off the ground. The mission maker (me) is not able to repair anything related to the Odessa map.

Q15: If I'm not able to play the complete 3 hours? A: No worries, just let your commander know. That way, he might use another strategy when you leave. We kindly request that most players stay the full 3 hours so that you can support your team until the end.

Q16: Can we give some comments after the event? A: Absolutely, we will conduct a post-mortem meeting with all participants in the Bar-English channel on AAS Discord. Everyone is welcome to join us. Please be mindful when sharing your thoughts, whether they are positive or negative, as this will be very helpful!

We are aiming to reach 40 players and more, so please spread the word to all your friends!
Everyone is welcome to join us.

Good Luck to all pilots and tankers! 
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Cheers,
GenMarkof007
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Edited December 11, 2025 by GenMarkof007

[GenMarkof007]

----- Important tips for the Allies -----
 

1- When selecting your side... be careful, a penalty of 2 hours is given to anyone spawning on the wrong side!!!
2- When spawning, please wait the 10-minute waiting time until the siren signals the start of the mission, and you can move at that time.
3. For tank battles, you must remain inside the Black Zone on the in-game map at all times. You can view your tank icon by zooming in on the in-game map.
4. After the game starts, you need to locate and defend the flag located in the Village of Komesht-Tyrg.
5. For the side mission, you must destroy the enemy bridge to get two heavy tanks (2 x Su-152).
6- If the Allies defend the flag (Village of Komesht-Tyrg) for 3 hours, they will win!
 

----- Important tips for the Axis -----

1- When selecting your side... be careful, a penalty of 2 hours is given to anyone spawning on the wrong side!!!
2- When spawning, please wait the 10-minute waiting time until the siren signals the start of the mission, and you can move at that time.
3- For tank battles, you must remain inside the Black Zone on the in-game map at all times. You can view your tank icon by zooming in on the in-game map.
4. After the game starts, you need to locate and capture the flag located in the Village of Komesht-Tyrg.
5. For the side mission, you must destroy the enemy bridge to get two heavy tanks (2 x Tiger).
6- If the Axis capture* the flag (Village of Komesht-Tyrg), they will win! *Take note, you need to capture the flag until you get the winning message (between 18 and 20 minutes).

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**Important Tips Before the Event:**

Here are some helpful reminders to prepare you for the day of the event:

- Please download the skin packs for AAS (Advance & Secure) and SCG (SCG Tank Regiment) from HSD. This will ensure you have the latest skins for both the Allied and Axis factions, including the new Finnish skins for the Axis planes.
- Make sure to join the AAS Discord at least 15-20 minutes before the event. This will allow you to connect with your team, discuss the overall strategy, and obtain the server name and password for the event.
- The weather will only be confirmed 48 hours before the event. The latest front report indicates it should be very cloudy.
- The mission will last for 3 hours, with an additional 10 minutes of waiting time before the start signal.
- No intelligence (recon photos) is available to commanders due to unfavourable weather conditions. Photos are available lower on this page.
- Please wait for the official start signal and message before departing from the tank bases or airfields.
- Tankers must remain inside the Black Zone during Tank Battles. If you notice a tanker on your side not adhering to this rule, please inform them.
- Multicrewing is allowed; please ask for permission before entering any tank on your side as a crew member.
- For this event, we request that grass is set to ON (IL-2 game settings), ensuring all tankers have an equal playing field.
- Stay tuned for any other late info from the Battle Zone...

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For more info, tips, tanks and plane skins, please read above.
And good luck!

Cheers,
GenMarkof007
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Edited December 11, 2025 by GenMarkof007

[GenMarkof007]

----- Important tips for Pilots (Allies and Axis) -----

1. At each airfield, you will find the following: landing fires, landing markers, a runway indicator line, an airfield tower with a windsock, and many other items. When taking off, try to form a mental picture of the surroundings, as this will help you return to it.
2. Please taxi to the landing fires (runway) before taking off.
3. When landing, select the side with the landing fires and markers. There will be two sections marked with yellow smoke where you can refuel, re-arm, and repair your aircraft. A message will confirm if you are in this area.
4. Enemy airfields are safe zones. Anti-aircraft artillery (AAA) over the Airfield is dangerous, and you may lose a plane unnecessarily. Instead, focus on destroying the enemy bridge and supporting ground troops (friendly tanks in the Battle Area - Black circle).
5. All pilots need to bring their plane back to a friendly Airfield. Despawning in flight is not permitted.
6. To return to base (airfield), look for city fires to help guide you home (always near the Airfield).
7. All planes have Payloads locked... only small bombs are available in this mission.
 

---- A few tips to help with your team strategy ----

1. There's no need to have the flag at the top after capturing it. Why? When flags are positioned lower, they are harder to see and locate.
2. Flak trucks serve more purposes than just shooting down planes; they can also be used as reconnaissance vehicles due to their speed.
3. While travelling on roads is generally faster, it’s often more beneficial to go off-road when entering a town, as most teams tend to cover the roads.
4. For defenders (the Allies), it's crucial to locate the flag at the start of the game and share this information with your team. This makes it easier to defend if the Axis captures it.
5. Keep air support communications open, so you can easily request air assistance when needed.
6. Attempt to complete the side mission at the beginning; this way, you'll have heavy tanks available for the remainder of the mission.
7. Try to use the tanks or planes that you know how to fly/combat with. For the heavy tanks, try to verify with your commander if you can take one.

For more info, tips, tanks and plane skins, please read above.
And good luck!
 

---- IMPORTANT LATE NEWS ----

We have just received aerial photos of the Village of Komesht-Tyrg area, captured just before the weather made it impossible for any planes to fly over the area. While the visuals are not of the highest quality, they may still assist each team and the commanders.

Special thanks to the pilots who made this possible—it was not an easy flight! Some escorts can be seen in a few of the photos.

Cheers,
GenMarkof007
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Edited December 11, 2025 by GenMarkof007

[GenMarkof007]

---- IMPORTANT UPDATE ----

S! All, The final AAS-SCG PvP TC Event for 2025 will take place --> Sunday, December 14th, at 7 pm Paris Time (1 pm New York Time - EST)  (Your time zone will be shown after signing up on AAS Discord.)
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If you haven't registered yet, it's time to come out of hiding and join us! Here are the latest details about the event:
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- The AAS SRS Address will be given before the event (none for the SCG server).
- Server name:  SCG - AAS TC PvP Summer 42
- Password: will be given before the start.
- We will keep the teams between E69 (Allies) and SCG (Axis). We will strive to balance the teams and accommodate players on their preferred side. We need equal teams for better gameplay!
- The overall commander for the Allies will be (E69_Alberich —E69_Blasdelezo) --> but we need another commander to lead the English players. For the Axis, it will be (SCG_JudgeDeath).
- We recommend that teams create multiple Discord channels (for each team) to improve communication. If a group of players prefers a channel in their native language, that is also acceptable. However, please ensure that there is a designated contact person for each channel who communicates with the overall commander. This will facilitate coordination if your team needs to complete a specific task.
- For any questions, first try to read above...

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Make sure to register if you haven't done so already!
Cheers, GenMarkof 
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Edited December 13, 2025 by GenMarkof007

[GenMarkof007]

---- Today's PvP TC Event Winners - Allied (Russian) ----

S! All, First of all, I want to congratulate the Russian Allies for defending for more than 3 hours the village of Komesht-Tyrg. Overall, I believe that most aspects of the event worked well. However, I took the comments given in the debrief after the event.

I want to thank all the players who participated today, and I truly hope to see you all for the next AAS-SCG TC PvP event in 2026. If possible, try to spread the word before our next event!

If you have any feedback, whether positive or negative, please share it in the AAS Discord - Event channel.
The SCG statistics page (URL) will follow soon.
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I wish you all a great holiday, and thanks for joining us today.   
GenMarkof        
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