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CAUCASUS BURN
Azerbaijanis flee from air dropped white phosphorous munitions
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CAUCASUS BURN
Azerbaijanis flee from air dropped white phosphorous munitions
Baku, Republic of Azerbaijan - In a brutal bombing campaign against the their southern neighbors, Russian aircraft firebombed various targets across Armenia and Azerbaijan. The specific use of white phosphorous ordinance to destroy industrial and military targets did not achieve their expected effect. Instead of destroying buildings and vehicles, which would have been best achieved with napalm, the white phosphorous terrorized people, both military and civilian. Minor structural damage was achieved, but nothing more than small to medium sized fires, but human casualties number in the low thousands.
Russian bombers and strike fighters of the 16th and 17th Air Armies struck targets in Armenia and Azerbaijan respectively. The targets were caught off guard at first, but as bombing runs continued, efforts to stop them were organized. Mobile surface-to-air missile systems in both countries were quickly dispatched to outside urban areas to try and down enemy aircraft before reaching their targets. Several Russian aircraft were shot down, which brought the attacks to a halt. Military forces of both Azerbaijan and Armenia are now organizing as best they can to prepare for a Russian invasion, all the while dealing with the issue of maimed civilians throughout the nations.
Russia: -1 Strike Fighter (16th Air Army); -1 Bomber, -1 Strike Fighter (17th Air Wing)
AD DAMMAM DISAPPEARS AS ENTIRE COUNTRY BENDS
UIR forces occupy the Al-Shemal district of Riyadh
UIR forces occupy the Al-Shemal district of Riyadh
Riyadh, United Islamic Republic - After months of relentless bombardment, the city of Ad Dammām has finally crumbled, and with it the sovereignty of the Saudi state. What were once city streets and public squares are now piles of rubble and twisted metal. Buildings of all sizes have become shattered hulks of what they once were. UIR forces, upon seeing that the city was no more, moved in to wipe out the last of the Saudi Army. The fiercest fighting seen in the war was what awaited them as Saudi forces sought to avenge the death of their people. The fight nearly ended in a Saudi victory, but the arrival of the Mediterranean Fleet and the end of the defenders’ naval support led to their demise. After the battle, with no more enemies to fight, the haggard Army of Babylon, which had fought without ground support for the entire war, walked into Riyadh.
At home, joyous crowds packed the central squares of Cairo, Damascus, Baghdad, and Algiers to celebrate the UIR’s victory over one of the strongest nations in the region. In Riyadh, the mood is more somber, not only for the conquered Saudis, but for their conquerors, the Army of Babylon. Faced with heavy casualties throughout the war, the army now finds itself depleted and weary. It will require a considerable amount of time and effort until the force is back to adequate strength.
UIR: +2 Credits; -2 Infantry, -1 Mech. Infantry, -1 Armored (Army of Babylon); +5 Stability
MEXICANS PUSH WITHOUT YANKS
Mexican gunship fires on Cuban forces near Santa Cruz del Sur
Mexican gunship fires on Cuban forces near Santa Cruz del Sur
Camagüey, Occupied Cuba - Mexican forces pressed forward with the invasion of Cuba this year without expected help from the United States, which was to be used to help crush defenders in cities. The lack of American support meant several battles were fought in cities, but combat was just as likely in the tobacco and sugarcane fields. The goal for the Mexicans was to reach the outskirts of Havana by the end of the month, but with no support from both the American First Army and their own Flota del Caribe, it couldn’t be met by any means.
The Ejército del Sur began with a sweep towards Las Tunas, which met no resistance until the town itself was reached. A light skirmish ensued which served mostly as way for the Cubans to gauge the strength of their foe. Moving northwest, the Mexicans encountered countless raids by small groups of Cuban infantry, which hindered their movement. The real fighting started in Camagüey, which had been evacuated by Cuban forces days before the attack. Mexican artillery began bombarding what looked like hard points in the city in preparation for the actual assault. Upon entering the city, infantry were happy to see that the bombardment cut passages through the city’s labyrinth-esc layout, allowing vehicles better mobility through the city. While in the city, ambushes occurred frequently, but were quickly snuffed out by gunship and artillery strikes, which lead to its capture. Further to the west lay the strongest parts of the Cuban army, armed with heavy weapons and equipment.
Mexico: -1 Infantry, -1 Mech. Infantry (Ejército del Sur)
MISSILES MAUL MINDANAO
A missile from the Japanese destroyer, JDS Chōkai, heads for a motor pool near Digos.
A missile from the Japanese destroyer, JDS Chōkai, heads for a motor pool near Digos.
Davao, Occupied Philippines - The Japanese, continuing with their trend towards fireworks displays, began a large scale assault on Davao and the surrounding area. Mobile rocket artillery and ship-to-shore batteries pelted Filipino positions with high-explosive ordinance, causing as much panic as it did physical damage. Japanese ground forces then stormed into Davao facing unexpectedly light resistance. What defenders are left on the island are scattered in the north and are in no position to put up an adequate defense.
In the north, on Luzon, the Philippine Army prepared to launch a counter attack on the Army of Honshu which sat in the northeast. Much of the Philippine Army’s heavy weapons were dedicated to the attack which promised for a bloody battle. When the attack was carried out, the Filipinos were surprised to see only a handful of Japanese infantry. It just so happens that the Japanese forces retreated the previous night and missed the fighting by a few hours. The Philippine forces have now spread out across the northern coast of the island in anticipation for the return of the Japanese.
Japan: -1 Infantry (Army of Honshu); -1 Infantry (Army of Kyushu)
