by Rogue » Wed Nov 17, 2021 2:10 pm
VORONAN TIMES
January 5030
CHEMICAL ATTACKS AGAINST VFFD, MILITARY RETAKES MOST LAND
Gatford: In a stunning turn of events the Voronan National Army, under direction of President of the State Kombara, launched a series of chemical attacks against villages in the north controlled by the Voronan Front for Freedom and Democracy, killing a estimated 200 civilians and injuring thousands. Humanitarian aid groups are sounding the alarm, petitioning the World Congress and wider international community to intervene. The attack, performed around a week ago, saw chemical ordenance being shot from artillery positions manned by National Army units north of Gatford. They specifically targetted civilian centers and VFFD outposts. Hours after the attack, soldiers from the National Army entered the area in hazmat suits supported by columns of armoured vehicles. They swiftly retook some of the villages, leaving most of the injured, burned or dead civilians in their houses without providing medical aid. Within days almost all territory taken by the VFFD in recent months was retaken by the National Army, which now controls all major cities and towns, having forced both the People's Militia and VFFD into the interior rural part of the country.
While there seems to be no evidence of Deltarian knowledge of the chemical attack prior to it occuring, internal documents show that its advisors and military support present in the country to aid the National Army were ordered to stand down and not intervene for or against the atrocities committed. Deltarian forces did not participate in the offensive, but were not withdrawn either. When the chemical attacks stopped Deltarian air units and advisors resumed their supportive duties, making Deltaria partially responsible for the committed atrocities if it was up to the Voronan Times.
The People's Militia and VFFD are now severaly weakened. But while most of the important territory is military controlled, behind the lines terror attacks are getting more common place with hit and run attacks on military installations and civilian centers reported in greater numbers. A new terror group, called the Voronan Salvation Army, has used the chaos for a series of assaults against both People's Militia and National Army positions. This group seems to be seeking the creation of a ultra-nationalist regime based on strict religious code. Not much is known about them, but the Deltarian SRPZ did issue a report to Deltarian personel on the ground to be aware of underground/terrorist threats on the island nation.
The situation continues to worsen and war atrocities now seem to be common place.
NUMBERS:
Deaths so far
19.291
Displaced so far
691.519
RISK OF FAMINE/HUMANITARIAN CRISIS
Very High
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