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The Tofino Times
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Friday, January 24th, 2020

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[/hr]VOL. XXXII .. Num. 6320 | In the News: Vulkaria Conflict

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[color=#FF0000]BREAKING NEWS
Amden Captured - "Preliminary Casualty Numbers Are High"
Coalition Commander, General Reynolds, Says Zamastanian Troops Suffered High Losses During Battle

Above: Zamastanian troops operating in Amden, Vulkaria

The city of Amden has been captured by a joint force of Zamastanian and Vulkarian armies after a vicious eight-day battle that began on the 16th and ended today with the surrender of M.L.F. commanders in the last stronghold neighborhood of the city. General Reynolds, however, has confirmed that amidst the viciousness of the battle, Zamastanian and Vulkarian casualties were high.

"As of this announcement," the General of Coalition Forces stated in a press briefing in Vulkar, "we know that the casualty count is going to be high and staggering for the Zamastanian effort. We are confirming a high number of fatalities across the front of the city. As per military doctrine, we will not be releasing the names of soldiers killed or injured until the next of kin is notified and give permission for it to be released in reporting.

As of now, 57 Zamastanian soldiers have been killed in action in Amden, alongside several dozen more injured. Vulkarian army advances lost more than a hundred soldiers and many hundreds more injured during the course of this battle. We have addressed the families of the casualties, and again, will not be releasing names until the time has come for us to do so."

The Battle for Amden is destined to be the most deadly single incident of fighting for Zamastanian soldiers since the 1999-2005 War, as casualty numbers have not been finalized and are expected to climb slightly as the city is fully secured.

President Sakzi spoke following the news of the city's capture.

"I have followed the fighting alongside Generals operating directly with our troops. I want to congratulate our forces for a successful operation, though I do acknowledge the loss of life is regrettably high. My thoughts and prayers are with those families effected, and I have spoken with each and everyone of the direct family members effected. This is the hardest part of being President. I am so grateful to these soldiers who sacrificed everything to protect us from evil. God is with you, men and women of our Armed Forces."

Protests in opposition to the war flared earlier today for the first time since Coalition operations began, with protesters calling for an end to the war. Counter-protests in support of the military met the anti-war demonstrators in a mostly peaceful standoff. The total Zamastanian deaths in Vulkaria since operations began has reached 80 now that the casualties from Amden have been revealed.

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