01-02-2026, 02:29 PM
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Ersen - The DMZ had been a relatively calm strip of land for the last two years as both NVDF and GRCD forces simply manned their posts, maintained their defensive structures and left eachother alone. But while combat was rare, the NVDF was continiously developing its capabilities thanks to the ASM and additional investments by the Khasar and Anarba governments. Meanwhile in the GRCD the small population living under its control continued to struggle. Limited international recognition saw the government struggling to trade, with the Ostland border nearly completely sealed. The little goods that did come into the territory were prioritized for its weakened military formations, trying desperately to maintain combat readiness. Discontent from the population was put down by force, with GRCD police watching every step of the territory its citizens.
But early this morning, the event some had waited for since the end of the civil war commenced. A coordinated volley of air and artillery strikes hit defensive positions of the GRCD near the DMZ, with explosions heard as far as the breakaway states capital of Ersen. What followed was silence, before several waves of low flying Mi-17 armed transport helicopters flew over the DMZ and into GRCD territory. At the same time several super-tucano ground attack aircraft pounded the little air defenses present near the border, with journalists close to the DMZ capturing the moments of the explosions.
What followed was several hours of chaos, as commanders on the ground refused to comment on the events and sporadic fighting could be heard near the DMZ. Only late in the afternoon did the Ministry of Defense issue a statement, announcing the start of a "coordinated offensive" to "retake our rightfull territory". The statement described the assault, largely initiated by the new 2nd and 5th Air Assault brigades. These brigades used the Mi-17 helicopters "to take forward positions" on GRCD territory, while forces on the ground in the form of the 1st "Khasarian" Armoured Cavalry Brigade took the GRCD side of the DMZ and dissolved the formal status of the zone. According to President Anarba, talking to reporters just an hour ago, the operation is so far deemed a succes but "still ongoing" and more info will follow in the days ahead.
What is clear is that the operation is aimed at eliminating the GRCD and formally ending the civil war. While the operation seems to be largely executed independently by New Verham, the partners within the still active ASM have reportedly provided intelligence and logistical support, with rumoured participation by the Dual Republic in that field as well.
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But early this morning, the event some had waited for since the end of the civil war commenced. A coordinated volley of air and artillery strikes hit defensive positions of the GRCD near the DMZ, with explosions heard as far as the breakaway states capital of Ersen. What followed was silence, before several waves of low flying Mi-17 armed transport helicopters flew over the DMZ and into GRCD territory. At the same time several super-tucano ground attack aircraft pounded the little air defenses present near the border, with journalists close to the DMZ capturing the moments of the explosions.
What followed was several hours of chaos, as commanders on the ground refused to comment on the events and sporadic fighting could be heard near the DMZ. Only late in the afternoon did the Ministry of Defense issue a statement, announcing the start of a "coordinated offensive" to "retake our rightfull territory". The statement described the assault, largely initiated by the new 2nd and 5th Air Assault brigades. These brigades used the Mi-17 helicopters "to take forward positions" on GRCD territory, while forces on the ground in the form of the 1st "Khasarian" Armoured Cavalry Brigade took the GRCD side of the DMZ and dissolved the formal status of the zone. According to President Anarba, talking to reporters just an hour ago, the operation is so far deemed a succes but "still ongoing" and more info will follow in the days ahead.
What is clear is that the operation is aimed at eliminating the GRCD and formally ending the civil war. While the operation seems to be largely executed independently by New Verham, the partners within the still active ASM have reportedly provided intelligence and logistical support, with rumoured participation by the Dual Republic in that field as well.
Aksios is a digital news platform, primarily reporting on defense and geopolitics