2022 Volgan Invasion of Aamu

### Aamuan Allies

Aamu • Nordenland (Assumed) • Awhina • Great Portland • Astoria • USA • The Three Kingdoms

## Commanders and Leaders

### Aamuan Commanders

Magdalena Andersson • Eirik Kristoffersen • Rune Andersen • Tonje Skinnarland

## Casualties and Losses

### Aamuan Casualties

Unknown

The Volgan invasion of Aamu began on Tuesday 22nd of March, following an announcement by Volgan President **Vladimir Putin** that his nation would conduct a "special military operation" that would see the "demilitarisation and denazification" of Aamu.

Following this Aamuan Prime Minister **Magdalena Andersson** and Leader of the Opposition **Sanna Marin** issued a joint statement condemning the invasion and Aamu declared war against Volga at 22:59GMT on the 22nd March 2022.

## Day One

The first day of the invasion began with Volgan missiles striking several major cities across Aamu including Rajakyla, Aamu’s most eastern city, and as far west as Kesakaupunki. The Freedom State Defence Force was deployed to the east of Aamu in order to warn off any advancing Volgan forces and following this there was little to no advance on Aamuan territory.

Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson continued to call for sanctions to be placed on the Volgan Federation and this was done so by Aamu on exports to the nation and restricting the sale of oil and gas from Volga to Aamu which makes up 10% of the nation’s energy demand.

The Northern Union announced in the evening that all Volgan registered airlines and aircraft would be barred from flying through Northern Union airspace with immediate effect. All aircraft currently in the boundaries were allowed to continue to their destination.

The United States of Americus officially announced economic sanctions against the Volgan Federation with President Hillary Clinton labelling Putin as "the aggressor" and stated that he has "chosen war instead of diplomacy and now he and Volga will bear the consequences." She further called for "greater international recognition to this "premeditated attack" and has pushed for global sanctions targeting the Volgan economy, its military capabilities and those closest to Valdimir Putin".

## Day Two

The second day of the invasion continued with the Volgan forces seeking to push into Aamuan territory but was met with resitance from the Freedom State Defence Force and little to no physical gain on the land was made.

The Three Kingdoms Minister of Defence Roberta Pinotti put their carrier strike group on high alert stating that "The Three Kingdoms is ready and willing to respond to threats posed by The Volgan Federation to our allies. We continue to stand by Aamu in this troubling time, and we are ready for action if we are called upon". This was met with comments from Krasotia's President Julia Poynik who reiterated "there's enough going around in this world and absolutely nobody with a sane mind wants to have a second war, let alone the current war which nobody asked for."

The People's Republic of Xin called for deescalation of conflict in the region as Volgan authorities made the decision to put the Volgan strategic deterrence forces on special alert after a statement by Latin Minister of Defence, Roberta Pinotti, on possible conflict between Volga and The Three Kingdoms. He stated "We had to immediately make a decision on putting our forces on special alert in line with severe Latin provocation. This is a firm signal of aggression and we will react accordingly. Foreign leaders must not underestimate what provocation towards Volga will entail and must stop with reckless statements concerning military interference."

The Atlas Alliance then followed the Northern Union with banning all Volgan aircraft from entering their airspace, to which Volga responded to by seizing aircraft registered in or belonging to the Kingdom of Astoria effective immediately. This action was also carried out by The Kingdom of Astoria against any Volgan aircraft in their territory.

The Republic of Lemauni also announced their condemnation of the Volgan invasion.

The Aamuan Prime Minister Magdalena carried out a press conference at around 21:00GMT from an undisclosed location where she stated that there have been few Aamuan losses but that "the coming days, weeks and months will be dark". In a response to a Latin journalist she continued to push for international allies to put forward economic and military aid for Aamu but ruled out their involvement militarily in the nation,

Later that evening, The Nordenlandic Government passed a budgetary resolution which put forward 40 million Auros towards responding to the upcoming wave of thousands of Aamuan migrants expected to enter the Kingdom of Nordenland. In addition, an online portal was made to assist migrants in finding work and accomodation while in Nordenland.

## Day Three

On the third day, there was continued pressure from Volgan cities towards the eastern city of Rajakyla. Upwards of 25,000 escaped the city in the first three days of the invasion towards close by nations which include the Kingdom of Nordenland and Capror.

On this day, the Northern Union formally called for a summit of leaders in Bascern with the exception of Aamuan Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson who remained in the capital of Vapaakaupunki. US President Hillary Clinton was formally invited to attend and landed onboard Air Force One and was greeted by Nordenlandic Chancellor Erna Solberg.