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Luthorian Embassy under siege: capital in flames as loyalists attack

February 5700

Chukyo - In a somewhat unexpected turn of events, the capital of Chukyo has been embroiled in some of the heaviest fighting since the beginning of the civil war. While loyalist forces had been organizing outside of the city for weeks, it was widely believed that their lack of leadership and dwindling supplies would prevent them from launching any capable operations in the direction of the city. But two days ago that theory was proven wrong, as a estimated 4500 soldiers and alligned militiamen launched a attack on the city after a initial artillery barrage from self-propelled artillery guns. While the guns were quickly identified by Egelian air forces and elimated, the barrage signalled in the attack, and soldiers flooded the suburbs of the city. 

The suburbs, largely controlled by the Shine üür militia, were caught by suprise. Gaoist forces broke through the initial line of roadblocks and makeshift checkpoints, entering Taaiminn square and capturing the local police office. They continued their push, eventually reaching the diplomatic district located next to the Angmao Business district. While most embassies had been cleared since the civil war, several continued to operate, with the Luthorian embassy being one of the more active embassies in the country. 

Improvised armoured cars opened fire on the embassy complex, with Gaoist forces and their allies rushing towards the Luthorian embassy after managing to break the gates to the district. Within just half an hour, the Luthorian embassy was captured and its personell taken hostage by the attackers. While the contingent of Luthorian Marines present at the complex tried to fight off Gaoist forces, they were simply overwhelmed by the amount of fighters flooding the complex. Two marines reportedly died, with the remaining 12 captured by the attackers and also taken hostage. A photo, made by a bystander, shows a Luthorian embassy filled with bullet holes and still several fires burning, as armed men stand outside the complex. 

The attackers issued demands, calling on the Luthorian government to negotiate on their behalf and push for an exit by Egelian forces from the country. They have also demanded the release of President Argat, currently in custody in Bianjie. If demands are not met, all captured Luthorians will be executed according to the kidnappers. Goaist forces continue their push into the city. Attempts to attack the Chukyo International Airport have failed, with Egelian forces repelling the attacks and killing at least a hundred. In other parts of the city heavy fighting still rages, but it seems that the initial suprise of the attack is no longer there and loyalist forces are struggling to take more ground. With the Luthorian embassy now under their control, a deal with the Luthorian government might be their only way of turning the tide.

The photo made by a bystander, showing the Luthorian embassy taken over by Goaist forces

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