10 Oct 1987 Cunzumbia-Mianei

The remnants of FAPLA 47 Brigade, along with 16, 21 Brigades and Tactical Group 2, retreat to the source of the Cunzumbia River.

This triggers planning in the SADF to destroy FAPLA east of the Cuito River by no later than 15/12/87. This results in the formation of Task Force Delta, under the command of Major L.L. du Plessis, consisting of the following elements of 32 Battalion: Foxtrot Company travelling in Buffel MPV's, two 106-mm recoilless gun vehicles, two Unimog supply vehicles, four 81-mm mortars mounted on Unimogs, two Milan vehicles and UNITA's 3rd Regular Battalion. Task Force Delta is deployed 5-km south-west of the Mianei River source and is ordered to hold this front until 20/10/87 when 4 SAI, a national force unit, is expected in theatre