Once the forces were prepared, they launched the operation and attempted to break through the Dutch naval blockade. However, heavy rain hindered their movements, making it difficult to launch an effective assault. During this mission, two Indonesian ships narrowly avoided detection by the Dutch Navy. To evade suspicion, Captain Markadi ordered his crew to disguise themselves as fishermen, a tactic meant to distract the Dutch. As a Dutch
Landing Craft Mechanized (LCM) approached their ships, Markadi resorted to a bold strategy: he submerged himself in the water armed with grenades. The Dutch responded with machine gun fire, but their weapons proved ineffective against the Indonesian ships. Taking advantage of this, Markadi and his forces hurled grenades at the Dutch LCM, setting it ablaze and causing significant damage. The battle resulted in light casualties for the Indonesian forces, while the Dutch suffered four fatalities, with their LCMs burned. Following this encounter, Markadi and his troops joined forces with Lieutenant Colonel I Gusti Ngurah Rai's unit in Bali. Their arrival was met with a warm and enthusiastic reception from both local civilians and soldiers. ==References==