October 23, 2017
Coventry, CovonantCBC Headlines-Breaking News
- Athara Magarat Attacked by San Montagnan Forces; Covonantian Base Attacked
- Prime Minister Gais Condemn Attacks on Athara Magarat; Declares a State of War with San Montagna
- Defense Minister Outlines Damage to Covonantian Base in Athara Magarat and Course of Action
- C6 to Mobilise; Secretary General "The C6 will take the lead in any and all operations on Athara Magarat
- Covonant to Host State Visit of Vancouvian Active Speaker
Athara Magarat Attacked by San Montagnan Forces; Covonantian Base AttackedLeaked Image of Invasion Force on Myagdi Island
Breaking news coming out of Athara Magarat. In less than a day invasive force from the San Montagnan military carried out a series of attack on the South Western Mesder state that saw buildings damage and lives lost. Reports coming into the CBC from our correspondents in Athara Magarat that fighting has so far been limited to Myagdi Island while the San Montagnan forces have also carried out an attack on the Covonantian Base, Base Septimus in the country. Speaking earlier to the CBC by telephone was CBC Correspondent in Athara Magarat, Daya Bhagya.
There were reports of heavy gunfire that first took place at the Covonantian Base Septimus before moving along the eastern coast of the country to Myagdi Island. The Athara Magarati armed forces are somewhat limited in how to respond to the foreign force as the island is riddled with individuals with the ticking flu virus as well as the military is somewhat scattered around the region which would not be able to return in time. For now we have reports that local Myagdi police forces are trying their best to defend the territory engaging in a sort of guerrilla warfare but to no avail as they lack the equipments needed to defend themselves from the large force coming in. We have received reports coming out of Lanercost, Albion Invicta that the Joint Expeditionary Force is wasting no time in responding quickly to the attacks and numerous countries aligned with Athara Magarat and have interest and citizens of their own in the country wanting to send assistance. It is however unlikely if those countries will be able to be caught in the fight as JEF and C6 collaborate on establishing parameters while lending defense.
Daya expressed that the lives counts are increasing as the day progresses. So far the Magarati National Broadcaster released a preliminary account to the lost of lives which is estimated at 3,504. She also expressed that the Covonantian Base in the country has been heavily damaged with naval vessels and aircraft destroyed.
We are working with our partners from the MNB who have released so far the death counts. We don't believe it to be entirely accurate as more lives would have been lost after the release was made but we can say in the region of 3,504 lives have been accounted for thus far and we await an update to that report. News coming out of Tiwe Sivn where the Covonantian Base is located expresses major damage to the naval base but not much information is on that at the moment we await word from Covonant on the extent to the damages and the lives lost at the base.
Within the last hour or so it has been confirmed that San Montagnan forces has captured Myagdi Island. The CBC will continue to keep you abreast with the situation as it unfolds.
Prime Minister Gais Condemn Attacks on Athara Magarat; Declares a State of War with San MontagnaPrime Minister Gais address to the nation and the Consul
Prime Minister Crassus Gais has condemned the attacks on Athara Magarat by San Montagnan forces. The Prime Minister addressing the nation in the Consul expressed that such actions will not go without a response. The mood in the Consul was mixed with anger and sadness following reports that Covonantian civilians and troops are among those dead following the attacks. The Prime Minister as declared the country to be in a state of war.
We all condemn the attacks on our brothers and sisters in Athara Magarat and will waste no time in lending support. The fascist regime of San Montagna has refused to heed the calls from the international community to conduct itself in regional affairs better and they have refused and rejected our resolute that Athara Magarat must not be attacked. Such defiance will not go without a response. As a child lacking proper upbringing shall be disciplined, the Union will ensure that measures are taking to reverse the course of action that has transpired.
The Prime Minister in reporting on the attack of the Covonantian base in Athara Magarat expressed that such acts have seen the country immediately at war.
Not only have the San Montagnan forces carried out attacks on Athara Magarat but made it their purpose to attack Base Septimus which is a Covonantian naval base with Covonantian nationals devoted to the cause of ensuring peace within the Mesder. Such attacks are callous and Covonant will make an example out of the San Montagnans that no territory or base that bears our flag should be a target. As I speak to this Consul and the nation, it pains my heart at the thought of the brave men and women who have died in vain. Whose demise were met because of an illogical fascist. This was the threat I warned us about and we have seen the threat not just standing at our doors but have somehow managed to come into our house and inflict pain on us where it hurts most. We shall strike them wherever they stand and make them an example. With immediate effect following a meeting at Cabinet, I have declared a state of war
The Prime Minister expressed that diplomacy and negotiations are off the table. He notes that the country will be mobilised around the cause.
Defense Minister Outlines Damage to Covonantian Base in Athara Magarat and Course of ActionMinister of Defense Crixus Ignacio at a press briefing at the Defense Ministry has outlined the damages that has been received at Base Septimus in Athara Magarat as well as a reason for a failure to respond during the attacks. The Minister expressed that a failure in the defense system is at this stage being viewed as the cause for a lack in response.
View of damages done to Base Septimus
The Missile Cruiser UNS Genica has been totally destroyed with major damages done to the 2 out of three destroyers stationed at the base UNS Antonite, and UNS Coventry. Assessment to damages also shows major damages to a few fleet of our Rottweiler helicopters recently acquired under a joint C6 partnership as well as minor damages to 4 GA2 Tarasque recently acquired from Corindia. The preliminary estimated value in damages range within the region of @1.6- 2 billion dollars coupled with destruction to base property and other systems. We have received reports from the Base High Command that has suggested that a failure in the defense system prompted a lack of defense for the base. The Ministry in the coming days or weeks depending on the outcome of events will be sending a investigatory team to investigate into the report and the issue
The Minister expressed that so far 115 service men and women have been accounted as dead. He notes that plans are being made to notify families of the deceased with the government looking to return the bodies back home.
Among lost to property and equipments, we also suffered lost in lives. 115 service men and women have so far been identified as dead with over 300 identified as suffering injuries ranging from critical to minor. The Union of Covonant Government will make it our priority to see that the bodies are returned back to Covonant to be handed over to the families once notified. I believe it is a moral duty of the government to assist in any funeral cost that these families may bear. I want to take the time to express our unyielding sympathies to the families of the deceased and that their service to the country was valiant and they are forever etched into the annals as Covonantian heroes
Minister Ignacio expressed that with immediate effect troops have been deployed to Base Septimus along with additional vessels and crafts. He also noted that Covonant will be lending support to C6 member Albion Invicta in taking back control of Athara Magarat.
At a meeting today in the Defense Room with military heads and commanders, we have made it our priority to see quick redeployments of troops from Gregoris Naval Base in Ipland and also from Critical Point in Covonant. Also additional vessels will be deployed. our UNS Devios and UNS Archangel which are two destroyers of the Union Navy along with UNS Sula and UNS Ailis which are two frigates of the Union Navy. The roles of these vessels would be to provide defense to Base Septimus and by extension Athara Magarat. These vessels and troops fall under the Union of Covonant South Mesder Command. The Air Force and Marines primarily those from the Mesder Air Force Command of the Union of Covonant Air Force and the Air Mobility Command will be tasked with engaging enemy forces in Athara Magarat under a joint C6/JEF led initiative. We will in the immediate stage be deploying 15 GA2 Tarasque to our Base in Athara Magarat with more to be deployed in the coming hours based on consultations and plannings from military leaders in Covonant and from the Coalition of Six.
The Minister notes that the main priority at this time for Covonant and her allies is the removal of San Montagnan forces from Athara Magarat.
C6 to Mobilise; Secretary General "The C6 will take the lead in any and all operations on Athara MagaratSecretary General of the Coalition of Six (C6) Keith Richards has expressed the Coalitions ability to provide support and defense to Athara Magarat. He notes that so far with joint collaboration with the Joint Expeditionary Force, the path to reclaiming Athara Magarat from the fascist regime of San Montagna will be achievable. Mr. Richards was speaking to the CBC following a meeting at the C6 headquarters in Coventry.
We are more than capable of providing well needed support and defense for our C6 ally Athara Magarat, in fact it is our role to provide such response. We have from the beginning of responded with C6 forces comprising of Noronnican, Covonantian and Albion Invictan troops and equipments so far being deployed. The C6 is committed in pushing San Montagnan forces out of Athara Magarat and it is our main priority at this time before thinking on what is to come next. Where we are right now is the early stages of still planning but acting decisively and understanding that every second counts so as we plan we execute.
Mr. Richards has raised concern with the many nations that have so far expressed interest in sending military vessels and crafts along with troops to Athara Magarat in the hopes of securing their citizens or getting them out. He express that such initiative may have to be placed on hold.
I don't think it is wise for troops from different countries all coming to secure their interest and the lives of their citizens. Though admirable and understanding that foreign governments have all rights to ensure the safety of their citizens, the C6 sees such moves as uncoordinated and may conflict with our operations. I can state that the C6 along with our JEF counterparts which a few makes up as C6 members will devote to ensuring all nationals are defended as we try earnestly to retake back Myagdi Island and other parts of the country that have fallen to the San Montagnan forces. In the coming days we are looking at implementing a no fly zone for the entire south Mesder and we may look at containing the entire south Mesder if the C6 sees it as a best interest scenario
He expressed that following consultations with Covonantian generals and commanders, the country along will be opening its bases to allied and friendly countries that are seeking to lend assistance. He notes that any action taken must be coordinated to bring about the best result.
I have spoken with the Chief of Staff of the armed forces for Covonant and I know Gary Twyck the C6 Chairman for Military Committee has spoken with Commanders of the various Covonantian Commands have been reassured that the country will be opening its base in Covonant and Ipland to accommodate allied and friendly forces to have troops and equipments housed there in the event of providing reinforcements, logistics, expertise and consultations as well. What we are also looking at is the aftermath of events and knowing that humanitarian efforts will be needed to pour into the country and somewhat peacekeeping initiative as we try to get the country back on its feet.
Mr. Richards express that the C6 will be leading the operations in Athara Magarat. He notes that consultation and assistance will be done in a coordinated fashion.
Covonant to Host State Visit of Vancouvian Active SpeakerThe Protocols Department is announcing that the Union of Covonant Government is to host the state visit of the Vancouvian Active Speaker George Pastel. Speaking to the CBC, Protocols Department Director Gregory Mair expressed that the visit is to centre around diplomacy, building of relations between the two countries and to discuss the creating of an alliance between the two states.
This visit has been in the planning for weeks now and though we are concerned with instabilities in the South Mesder, we don't believe it would affect greatly us hosting the Vancouvian Active Speaker. The Prime Minister's Office in tandem with the Foreign Affairs Ministry and the Vancouvian Foreign Services all agree that this visit will centre around issues relating to diplomacy and the relations between both Covonant and Vancouvia. Also a creating of a sort of alliance between the two states will also be worked on.
Mr. Mair expressed that it is the first state visit to Covonant by a Vancouvian official in over 5o years. He acknowledges that regional tensions is a leading factor to the visit.
It is no secret that a Vancouvian official had not visited Covonant in over 50 years but it is a different time now and with increasing instability countries are looking to become more allied and closer. We believe that the issue of San Montagna and Athara Magarat may also come up during discussions between the Vancouvian government representative and the Prime Minister and key government officials.
Mr. Mair notes that security will be given priority noting the crisis currently affecting the South Mesder.
Security is integral and at the centre of this state visit. The Police High Command has been briefed, the Praetorian Guards also have been briefed and final plannings are being put in place before Mr. Pastels arrival tomorrow.
The CBC will be sure to carry the visit of the Vancouvian Active Speaker to Covonant.
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Reporter: Gloria Stiles.