Sinking of HNF Tomoe

The Reulese warship HNF Tomoe sank on February 18th, 2023, off the coast of Blostia. Reulese authorities allege the ship was attacked by Blostia with an anti-ship missile, a claim that while at first Blostia denied, later confirmed, but alleged the warship violated their territorial waters. The cruiser is the largest Reulese warship to be sunk in peacetime, and the first Reulese flagship sunk since the 20th century.
Reuland says that 251 crew members were evacuated during the sinking, with 6 sailors killed and 31 missing, but there are unverified reports of more casualties.
The sinking has advanced further strain in relations between Blostia and Reuland, who have had a long history of conflict since the 19th century. Fears of a Blostian invasion of Reuland have also been raised, as have fears of a Second Great War. Poland has announced it will support Reuland in this situation. The GUIS Secretary-General, Alencar Gilberto, condemned the attack.
Category:Reuland
Category:Blostia
Category:Maritime incidents