The SADF G5 artillery bombardment of Cuito Cuanavale begins. This lasts for weeks wearing down FAPLA’s will to fight.
FAPLA 59 Brigade is ordered to locate and destroy these artillery batteries. Task Force Delta shadows 59 Brigade, but is unable to engage, because the terrain precludes the use of their anti-tank weapons. As a result of this dilemma, Battle Group Alpha, still in existence, is ordered to attack 59 Brigade, giving Task Force Delta the opportunity to move to the high ground at Vimposto, tasked with the responsibility of preventing reinforcements from FAPLA 16 or 66 Brigade from coming in to support 59 Brigade.
