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| caption = A Zamastanian Special Forces helicopter flies over the Sangra Valley in Northwest Vulkaria during the Coalition operations in early 2020. | | caption = A Zamastanian Special Forces helicopter flies over the Sangra Valley in Northwest Vulkaria during the Coalition operations in early 2020. | ||
| date = January 4th, 2020 - | | date = January 4th, 2020 - April 1, 2020 | ||
| place = [[Vulkaria]] | | place = [[Vulkaria]] | ||
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*[[Byzconia]] | *[[Byzconia]] | ||
*[[Arcadia Dazeber]] | *[[Arcadia Dazeber]] | ||
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*Chancellor [[Paul Weber]] | *Chancellor [[Paul Weber]] | ||
*General [[Albert Werner]] | *General [[Albert Werner]] | ||
'''Ruskayn''' | |||
'''Gladysynthia''' | |||
*[[Premiere of Gladysynthia|Premiere]] [[Seswitch LaFlaunce]] | |||
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'''Malvarian Liberation Front''' | '''Malvarian Liberation Front''' | ||
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*[[Arcadia Dazeber]]: 12,000 | *[[Arcadia Dazeber]]: 12,000 | ||
*[[Laeral]]: 2,000 | *[[Laeral]]: 2,000 | ||
*[[Ruskayn]]: 500 | |||
*[[Gladysynthia]]: 50 | |||
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| casualties1 = | | casualties1 = *[[Vulkaria]]: 893 Killed, 4,000 Injured | ||
*[[Vulkaria]]: 893 Killed, 4,000 Injured | *[[Zamastan]]: 204 Killed, 860 Injured | ||
*[[Zamastan]]: | |||
*[[Legionas]]: 102 Killed, 500 Injured | *[[Legionas]]: 102 Killed, 500 Injured | ||
*[[Libertas Omnium Maximus]]: 83 Killed, 390 Injured | *[[Libertas Omnium Maximus]]: 83 Killed, 390 Injured | ||
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*[[Shen]]: 87 Killed, 109 Injured | *[[Shen]]: 87 Killed, 109 Injured | ||
*[[Xiomera]]: 89 Killed, 310 Injured | *[[Xiomera]]: 89 Killed, 310 Injured | ||
*[[Byzconia]]: | *[[Byzconia]]: 0 | ||
*[[Arcadia Dazeber]]: 94 killed, 280 Injured | *[[Arcadia Dazeber]]: 94 killed, 280 Injured | ||
*[[Laeral]]: | *[[Laeral]]: | ||
*[[Ruskayn]]: 7 Killed, 17 Injured | |||
*[[Gladysynthia]]: 0 killed, 3 wounded | |||
| casualties2 = 10,000+ Killed | | casualties2 = 10,000+ Killed | ||
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The '''2020 War in Vulkaria''', also known as the '''2020 Coalition Intervention in Vulkaria''' or the '''Third War in Vulkaria''', | The '''2020 War in Vulkaria''', also known as the '''2020 Coalition Intervention in Vulkaria''' or the '''Third War in Vulkaria''', was a military conflict in Northwest [[Vulkaria]], involving a [[Zamastan]]ian-led coalition of international forces fighting to destroy terrorist organizations operating in Vulkaria following the [[1/2/20 Terror Attacks]]. The targets of the campaign were primarily Marxist fundamentalist armed groups located throughout Northwest Vulkaria, with the most prominent groups being the [[Malvarian Liberation Front]], [[Vulkarian National Army]], and [[Baro-Okan Resistance Alliance]], and the various franchise groups of the former two organizations. | ||
Vulkaria | Vulkaria experienced decades of conflict prior to the coalition involvement in 2020, including the [[First War in Vulkaria|1983-1991 War]] and the [[Second War in Vulkaria|1999-2005 War]], both of which saw Zamastanian involvement and the second of which also involved a large coalition force. The results of the 1999-2005 War ensured the MLF's ability to maintain territory. Accordingly, one of the Coalition's goals during the 2020 conflict was to retake all territory conceded to the terror group in 2005. | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
In May 2017, an [[Vulkarian Summer Rebel Offensive (2017)|insurgent uprising by the joint force of M.L.A. and V.N.A. rebellion]] occurred. The violent, rapid offensive was denounced by the government of Zamastan—along with many other nations of the IDU—as illegal. | |||
In May 2017, | |||
Anti-Vulkarian unrest in Northwest Vulkaria and | Anti-Vulkarian unrest in Northwest Vulkaria and South Vulkaria began when, in June 2017, Vulkarian separatists self-proclaimed the establishment of the Vulkarian People's Republic and Thunia People's Republic following referendums held on June 11, 2014. The separatists claimed nearly 90% voted in favor of independence. Zamastanian intelligence later confirmed much of the vote was manipulated or suppressed by agents of the [[Malvarian Liberation Front]] and [[Vulkarian National Army]]. In the weeks to follow, fighting between the Vulkarian army and pro-Vulkarian volunteer battalions on one side, and forces supporting the M.L.F. and V.N.A. on the other side, escalated into the [[Conflict in Northwest Vulkaria]]. By December 2017, more than 16,400 civilians had died in the conflict and, according to IDU figures, over half a million people were internally displaced within Vulkaria. An additional two hundred thousand refugees were forced to flee the nation, primarily to Zamastan and other neighboring countries. During the same period, political and economic reforms began, including the introduction of law on lustration and decommunization. | ||
In October | In October 2017, terrorists from Vulkaria [[Tofino October 2017 Attacks|attacked Zamastan]], killing over 430 people. The attacks prompted [[President of Zamastan|President]] [[Zacharias Castovia]], alongside [[Cadair]], to introduce additional coalition forces into the nation, conducting a series of airstrikes at the request of [[Farhen Brooks|President Brooks]]. The Zamastanian and Cadairian airstrikes halted in May 2019 under orders from President [[Anya Bishop]], though the conflict continued to escalate. | ||
By the second half of 2018, independent observers noted that reforms in Vulkaria had considerably slowed down, corruption did not subside, and the economy of Vulkaria was still in | By the second half of 2018, independent observers noted that reforms in Vulkaria had considerably slowed down, corruption did not subside, and the economy of Vulkaria was still in recession. | ||
====[[1/2/20 Terror Attacks|2020 Terror Attacks and Coalition Involvement]]==== | ====[[1/2/20 Terror Attacks|2020 Terror Attacks and Coalition Involvement]]==== | ||
[[File:Jm8qvy2kk9441.jpg|thumbnail|left|The [[Laeral]]ian naval vessel ''LNS Celeste'' burns after a suicide attack in the [[Strait of Vulkaria]]]] | [[File:Jm8qvy2kk9441.jpg|thumbnail|left|The [[Laeral]]ian naval vessel ''LNS Celeste'' burns after a suicide attack in the [[Strait of Vulkaria]]]] | ||
By December 2019, more than 39,100 people had died (largely civilians) in the conflict, according to Zamastanian figures. The M.L.F. and V.N.A. had largely slowed their foreign terror operations since June 2019, but they | By December 2019, more than 39,100 people had died (largely civilians) in the conflict, according to Zamastanian figures. The M.L.F. and V.N.A. had largely slowed their foreign terror operations since June 2019, but they continued their insurgency and strikes within Vulkaria. On December 26, 2019, a suicide attack killed 48 people at President Brooks' campaign rally in [[Amstelveen]], bringing condolences and words of support from across the IDU. | ||
On January | On January 2, 2020, [[1/2/20 Terror Attacks|terrorists affiliated with the M.L.F. launched attacks]] on [[Zamastan]], [[Legionas]], [[Gardavasque]], [[Libertas Omnium Maximus]], [[Eiria]] and [[Xiomera]], and several sites around Vulkaria, including the embassies of [[Shuell]], [[Shen]], a [[Byzconia]]n school, and a [[Laeral]]ian naval vessel. The attacks killed over 1,490 people world-wide, compelling twelve affected nations to quickly mobilize a military coalition to assist the Vulkarian government in eradicating the accumulated terrorist forces in Northwest Vulkaria. | ||
Two days after the attacks, [[Farhen Brooks]] won reelection to a third four-year term, and vowed to stop at nothing to see the M.L.F. and V.N.A. destroyed. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
====Coalition Buildup==== | ====Coalition Buildup==== | ||
Zamastanian forces reinforced the presence of troops at Upol Military Base in [[Vulkar]], as well as several sites in key cities along the M.L.F. controlled territorial border, including [[Godenia]] and [[Lacarno]]. President [[Farhen Brooks]] authorized an additional force of 60,000 to supplement the already present 3,000 troops. [[Legionas]] also sent a large supplementary force, which focused its attention | Zamastanian forces reinforced the presence of troops at ''Upol Military Base'' in [[Vulkar]], as well as several sites in key cities along the M.L.F. controlled territorial border, including [[Godenia]] and [[Lacarno]]. President [[Farhen Brooks]] authorized an additional force of 60,000 to supplement the already present 3,000 troops. [[Legionas]] also sent a large supplementary force, which focused its attention on the westernmost section of the battle-zone, near the border of [[Zerphique]], assisted by [[Eiria]]n and [[Shuell]]ian forces. Along with Libertas Omnium Maximus, Shen joined Zamastanian forces in the easternmost portion of the battle-zone, while the majority of [[Arcadia-Dezeber]]ian and [[Byzconia]]n forces assisted in the south-central zones. [[Xiomera]]n forces, operating under commission of Vulkaria's government, also focused on this zone. [[Ruskayn]] mercenaries saw limited deployment, primarily under contract to covertly eliminate terrorist strongholds, as well as to collect bounties placed on terrorist leaders. [[Gladysynthia]] also participated in the war, providing limited reconnaissance to Coalition forces. | ||
===January=== | ==== Timeline ==== | ||
===== January ===== | |||
*'''4th''' - Zamastanian commandos killed [[Bryn Matteo]], a M.L.F. commander who was responsible for much of the planning behind the 1/2/20 Attacks. The raid took place north of Lacarno. | *'''4th''' - Zamastanian commandos killed [[Bryn Matteo]], a M.L.F. commander who was responsible for much of the planning behind the 1/2/20 Attacks. The raid took place north of Lacarno. | ||
*'''6th''' - Xiomeran Special Forces, operating off of Zamastanian intelligence, undertook a raid north of Godenia and killed [[Dire Sulsi]], a M.L.F. commander responsible for the attacks in Xiomera. On the same day, [[Battle of Freeborn|Coalition forces began their offensive against insurgent-held territory]] in the city of [[Freeborn]], as Zamastanian, Maximusian, and Shen forces fought to capture the city. | *'''6th''' - Xiomeran Special Forces, operating off of Zamastanian intelligence, undertook a raid north of Godenia and killed [[Dire Sulsi]], a M.L.F. commander responsible for the attacks in Xiomera. On the same day, [[Battle of Freeborn|Coalition forces began their offensive against insurgent-held territory]] in the city of [[Freeborn]], as Zamastanian, Maximusian, and Shen forces fought to capture the city. | ||
*'''10th''' - [[Arcadia Dazeber]]ian and [[Byzconia]]n forces [[Battle of Werrnia (2020)| | *'''7th''' - Coalition forces captured Freeborn. | ||
*'''15th''' - | *'''10th''' - [[Arcadia Dazeber]]ian and [[Byzconia]]n forces [[Battle of Werrnia (2020)|began the assault to capture]] the city of [[Werrnia]]. | ||
*'''16th''' - The [[Battle of Amden (2020)|Battle of Amden]] | *'''15th''' - Two Zamastanian troops were killed by a roadside bombing west of Freeborn | ||
*'''24th''' - [[Amden]] | *'''16th''' - The [[Battle of Amden (2020)|Battle of Amden]] began, as Zamastanian forces entered [[Amden|the city]]. On the same day, the Battle of Werrnia ended with a decisive Coalition victory. | ||
*'''25th''' - The [[24th Mamba Company]] | *'''19th''' - The brutal [[Battle of Masenma (2020)|Battle of Masenma]] was fought, with [[Eiria]]n and [[Shuell]]ian suffering substantial casualties as they pushed into the city. | ||
*'''24th''' - [[Amden]] was captured after 8 days of brutal fighting, which saw the deaths of 62 Zamastanian and 192 Vulkarian soldiers. In Zamastan, public confidence (based on polling) in the war began to dip for the first time since the conflict began. | |||
*'''25th''' - The [[24th Mamba Company]] successfully repelled [[Battle of Panja Road (2020)|an ambush of nearly 800 enemy fighters]] west of Amden. | |||
===== February ===== | |||
*'''5th''' - A Zamastanian helicopter was shot down outside Amden, killing six soldiers on board. | |||
*'''11th''' - M.L.F. claimed responsibility for a bombing in [[Jade Harbor]], [[Zamastan]], which killed six and injured dozens more. President Sakzi called for more aggressive tactics against insurgents in Vulkaria. | |||
*'''12th''' - [[Casuum]] was captured by Zamastanian forces. | |||
*'''25th''' - [[Monza]] was captured by Zamastanian forces. | |||
*'''26th''' - In a press conference, General [[Avery Reynolds]] reported that "60% of the conflict zone is now under direct Coalition control," further speculating that approximately 10,000 enemy combatants across all battlefields in Vulkaria had been neutralized since the start of the war. | |||
*'''28th''' - M.L.F. claimed responsibility for a vehicle ramming attack in [[Tlālacuetztla]], [[Xiomera]], which killed 10 and injured 65. | |||
=== | ===== March ===== | ||
*''' | *'''1st''' - [[Van'a Kamoni]] was killed in a raid by Zamastanian forces. | ||
*''' | *'''5th''' - General Reynolds further reported that all "essential territory" had been taken from the M.L.F., with only pockets of resistance remaining, mostly in rural villages and undeveloped wild-lands. | ||
*'''14th''' - President Foley Sakzi announced the conclusion of the main stage of the conflict, with all of Northwest Vulkaria under Coalition control and M.L.F. fighters routed. Coalition forces were given until April 1 to withdraw. | |||
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==Impact on Vulkarian Society== | ==Impact on Vulkarian Society== | ||
===Civilian Casualties=== | ===Civilian Casualties=== | ||
On February 27th, 2020, Zamastanian officials released a report detailing preliminary civilian impacts from the conflict. From January 4th | On February 27th, 2020, Zamastanian officials released a report detailing preliminary civilian impacts from the conflict. From January 4th to February 27th (54 days), nearly 2,000 civilians had been killed. | ||
===Refugees=== | ===Refugees=== | ||
On February 27th, 2020, Zamastanian officials estimated a heavy increase of refugees from the conflict zones in Vulkaria, approximating to an upwards trend of anywhere from 60,000 to 200,000 refugees in 2020. | On February 27th, 2020, Zamastanian officials estimated a heavy increase of refugees from the conflict zones in Vulkaria, approximating to an upwards trend of anywhere from 60,000 to 200,000 refugees in 2020. | ||
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==Costs== | ==Costs== | ||
== Legacy == | |||
[[Category:Zamastan]] | [[Category:Zamastan]] | ||
[[Category:Conflicts]] | [[Category:Conflicts]] | ||
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The 2020 War in Vulkaria, also known as the 2020 Coalition Intervention in Vulkaria or the Third War in Vulkaria, was a military conflict in Northwest Vulkaria, involving a Zamastanian-led coalition of international forces fighting to destroy terrorist organizations operating in Vulkaria following the 1/2/20 Terror Attacks. The targets of the campaign were primarily Marxist fundamentalist armed groups located throughout Northwest Vulkaria, with the most prominent groups being the Malvarian Liberation Front, Vulkarian National Army, and Baro-Okan Resistance Alliance, and the various franchise groups of the former two organizations.
Vulkaria experienced decades of conflict prior to the coalition involvement in 2020, including the 1983-1991 War and the 1999-2005 War, both of which saw Zamastanian involvement and the second of which also involved a large coalition force. The results of the 1999-2005 War ensured the MLF's ability to maintain territory. Accordingly, one of the Coalition's goals during the 2020 conflict was to retake all territory conceded to the terror group in 2005.
Background[edit | edit source]
In May 2017, an insurgent uprising by the joint force of M.L.A. and V.N.A. rebellion occurred. The violent, rapid offensive was denounced by the government of Zamastan—along with many other nations of the IDU—as illegal.
Anti-Vulkarian unrest in Northwest Vulkaria and South Vulkaria began when, in June 2017, Vulkarian separatists self-proclaimed the establishment of the Vulkarian People's Republic and Thunia People's Republic following referendums held on June 11, 2014. The separatists claimed nearly 90% voted in favor of independence. Zamastanian intelligence later confirmed much of the vote was manipulated or suppressed by agents of the Malvarian Liberation Front and Vulkarian National Army. In the weeks to follow, fighting between the Vulkarian army and pro-Vulkarian volunteer battalions on one side, and forces supporting the M.L.F. and V.N.A. on the other side, escalated into the Conflict in Northwest Vulkaria. By December 2017, more than 16,400 civilians had died in the conflict and, according to IDU figures, over half a million people were internally displaced within Vulkaria. An additional two hundred thousand refugees were forced to flee the nation, primarily to Zamastan and other neighboring countries. During the same period, political and economic reforms began, including the introduction of law on lustration and decommunization.
In October 2017, terrorists from Vulkaria attacked Zamastan, killing over 430 people. The attacks prompted President Zacharias Castovia, alongside Cadair, to introduce additional coalition forces into the nation, conducting a series of airstrikes at the request of President Brooks. The Zamastanian and Cadairian airstrikes halted in May 2019 under orders from President Anya Bishop, though the conflict continued to escalate.
By the second half of 2018, independent observers noted that reforms in Vulkaria had considerably slowed down, corruption did not subside, and the economy of Vulkaria was still in recession.
2020 Terror Attacks and Coalition Involvement[edit | edit source]
By December 2019, more than 39,100 people had died (largely civilians) in the conflict, according to Zamastanian figures. The M.L.F. and V.N.A. had largely slowed their foreign terror operations since June 2019, but they continued their insurgency and strikes within Vulkaria. On December 26, 2019, a suicide attack killed 48 people at President Brooks' campaign rally in Amstelveen, bringing condolences and words of support from across the IDU.
On January 2, 2020, terrorists affiliated with the M.L.F. launched attacks on Zamastan, Legionas, Gardavasque, Libertas Omnium Maximus, Eiria and Xiomera, and several sites around Vulkaria, including the embassies of Shuell, Shen, a Byzconian school, and a Laeralian naval vessel. The attacks killed over 1,490 people world-wide, compelling twelve affected nations to quickly mobilize a military coalition to assist the Vulkarian government in eradicating the accumulated terrorist forces in Northwest Vulkaria.
Two days after the attacks, Farhen Brooks won reelection to a third four-year term, and vowed to stop at nothing to see the M.L.F. and V.N.A. destroyed.
History[edit | edit source]
Coalition Buildup[edit | edit source]
Zamastanian forces reinforced the presence of troops at Upol Military Base in Vulkar, as well as several sites in key cities along the M.L.F. controlled territorial border, including Godenia and Lacarno. President Farhen Brooks authorized an additional force of 60,000 to supplement the already present 3,000 troops. Legionas also sent a large supplementary force, which focused its attention on the westernmost section of the battle-zone, near the border of Zerphique, assisted by Eirian and Shuellian forces. Along with Libertas Omnium Maximus, Shen joined Zamastanian forces in the easternmost portion of the battle-zone, while the majority of Arcadia-Dezeberian and Byzconian forces assisted in the south-central zones. Xiomeran forces, operating under commission of Vulkaria's government, also focused on this zone. Ruskayn mercenaries saw limited deployment, primarily under contract to covertly eliminate terrorist strongholds, as well as to collect bounties placed on terrorist leaders. Gladysynthia also participated in the war, providing limited reconnaissance to Coalition forces.
Timeline[edit | edit source]
January[edit | edit source]
- 4th - Zamastanian commandos killed Bryn Matteo, a M.L.F. commander who was responsible for much of the planning behind the 1/2/20 Attacks. The raid took place north of Lacarno.
- 6th - Xiomeran Special Forces, operating off of Zamastanian intelligence, undertook a raid north of Godenia and killed Dire Sulsi, a M.L.F. commander responsible for the attacks in Xiomera. On the same day, Coalition forces began their offensive against insurgent-held territory in the city of Freeborn, as Zamastanian, Maximusian, and Shen forces fought to capture the city.
- 7th - Coalition forces captured Freeborn.
- 10th - Arcadia Dazeberian and Byzconian forces began the assault to capture the city of Werrnia.
- 15th - Two Zamastanian troops were killed by a roadside bombing west of Freeborn
- 16th - The Battle of Amden began, as Zamastanian forces entered the city. On the same day, the Battle of Werrnia ended with a decisive Coalition victory.
- 19th - The brutal Battle of Masenma was fought, with Eirian and Shuellian suffering substantial casualties as they pushed into the city.
- 24th - Amden was captured after 8 days of brutal fighting, which saw the deaths of 62 Zamastanian and 192 Vulkarian soldiers. In Zamastan, public confidence (based on polling) in the war began to dip for the first time since the conflict began.
- 25th - The 24th Mamba Company successfully repelled an ambush of nearly 800 enemy fighters west of Amden.
February[edit | edit source]
- 5th - A Zamastanian helicopter was shot down outside Amden, killing six soldiers on board.
- 11th - M.L.F. claimed responsibility for a bombing in Jade Harbor, Zamastan, which killed six and injured dozens more. President Sakzi called for more aggressive tactics against insurgents in Vulkaria.
- 12th - Casuum was captured by Zamastanian forces.
- 25th - Monza was captured by Zamastanian forces.
- 26th - In a press conference, General Avery Reynolds reported that "60% of the conflict zone is now under direct Coalition control," further speculating that approximately 10,000 enemy combatants across all battlefields in Vulkaria had been neutralized since the start of the war.
- 28th - M.L.F. claimed responsibility for a vehicle ramming attack in Tlālacuetztla, Xiomera, which killed 10 and injured 65.
March[edit | edit source]
- 1st - Van'a Kamoni was killed in a raid by Zamastanian forces.
- 5th - General Reynolds further reported that all "essential territory" had been taken from the M.L.F., with only pockets of resistance remaining, mostly in rural villages and undeveloped wild-lands.
- 14th - President Foley Sakzi announced the conclusion of the main stage of the conflict, with all of Northwest Vulkaria under Coalition control and M.L.F. fighters routed. Coalition forces were given until April 1 to withdraw.
Impact on Vulkarian Society[edit | edit source]
Civilian Casualties[edit | edit source]
On February 27th, 2020, Zamastanian officials released a report detailing preliminary civilian impacts from the conflict. From January 4th to February 27th (54 days), nearly 2,000 civilians had been killed.
Refugees[edit | edit source]
On February 27th, 2020, Zamastanian officials estimated a heavy increase of refugees from the conflict zones in Vulkaria, approximating to an upwards trend of anywhere from 60,000 to 200,000 refugees in 2020.
Several urban area engagements, especially notable in the Battle of Amden, saw massive swarms of refugees fleeing from city zones towards coalition lines for safety. The Amden incident alone saw 20,000 people escape to coalition lines.