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| conflict    = 2022 Holyn invasion of Kifathe
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| partof      = the [[2022 Holyn-Kifathe crisis]]
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| caption     = Top photo: A Holyn SOKO So-21 attack aircraft taking off from an air base in Skoskie.<br>Bottom: Holyn troops in the city of Nzeho.
| date        = 21 September - ''present''
| place       = [[Skoskie]], [[Holynia]] and [[Kifathe]]
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| status      = Ongoing<br>
*Holyn forces capture Pintwama after President Shany Okiro flees to Simtambe.
*Anti-Holyn insurgency begins
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| combatant1  = '''{{flag|Holynia}}'''<br>[[File:Flag_of_Guinea-Bissau.svg|20px]] CUK<br>'''Support:'''<br>[[File:Flag_of_Nieuwe_Republiek.svg|20px]] [[Wrutesh]]
| combatant2  = [[File:Flag_of_Mozambique_(1974–1975).svg|20px]] '''[[Kifathe]]'''<br>'''Support:'''<br>[[File:Flag_of_Lithuania.svg|20px]] [[Simtambe]]<br>[[File:Flag_of_Senegal.svg|20px]] [[West Wrutesh]]
| combatant3  = [[File:Flag_of_Lithuania.svg|20px]] '''[[Baraza la Taifa la Ulinzi wa Wananchi|BTUW]]'''
| commander1  = {{flagicon|Holynia}} '''[[Renáta Mišurová]]''' (PM)<br>{{flagicon|Holynia}} [[Oliver Rezek]](DM)<br>{{flagicon|Holynia}} [[Rostislav Čanda]](FM)<br>{{flagicon|Holynia}} [[Miloš Stejskal]](CODS)<br>{{flagicon|Holynia}} [[Václav Holeček]](LC)<br>[[File:Flag_of_Guinea-Bissau.svg|20px]] Hodari Ekwensi<br>[[File:Flag_of_Nieuwe_Republiek.svg|20px]] Hansie Cloete
| commander2  = [[File:Flag_of_Mozambique_(1974–1975).svg|20px]] '''Shany Okiro'''<br>[[File:Flag_of_Mozambique_(1974–1975).svg|20px]] Shafira Sekibo<br>[[File:Flag_of_Mozambique_(1974–1975).svg|20px]] Mosiya Iweala<br>[[File:Flag_of_Mozambique_(1974–1975).svg|20px]] Nikhil Nhlahla{{KIA}}<br>[[File:Flag_of_Lithuania.svg|20px]] Bongani Nqobani
| commander3  = [[File:Flag_of_Lithuania.svg|20px]] '''[[Jaleel Nnamani]]'''<br>[[File:Flag_of_Lithuania.svg|20px]] [[Zuwena Bamgboshe]]
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| strength1   = '''{{flag|Holynia}}''':<br>530,871 (Active military)<br>821,703 (Reserve)<br>62,187 (Skoskie Guard)<br>81,000 (Royal Skoskie Police)<br>
* 35,000 to 45,000 active and reserve personnel deployed to Skoskie.
<br>[[File:Flag_of_Guinea-Bissau.svg|20px]] '''CUK'''<br>15,000<br>[[File:Flag_of_Nieuwe_Republiek.svg|20px]] '''[[Wrutesh]]''':<br>71,043 (Active military)<br>15,100 (Reserve)<br>105,000 (Paramilitary)
| strength2   = [[File:Flag_of_Mozambique_(1974–1975).svg|20px]] '''[[Kifathe]]''': 270,000 (Active military)<br>500,000 (Reserve)<br>1,000,000 (Militia)<br>75,000 (National Police)
| strength3   = [[File:Flag_of_Lithuania.svg|20px]] '''[[WSLF]]''':<br>19,500 rebels
| casualties1 = '''{{flag|Holynia}}''': 2,147 dead (1,283 from combat)<br>6,150 wounded<br>170 missing<br>[[File:Flag_of_Guinea-Bissau.svg|20px]] '''CUK'''<br>3,500 dead<br>7,000 wounded<br>1,000 missing
| casualties2 = [[File:Flag_of_Mozambique_(1974–1975).svg|20px]] '''[[Kifathe]]''': 20,000 estimated military dead<br>50,000 wounded<br>8,000 civilian casualties
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The '''2022 Holyn Invasion of Kifathe''' is an {{wp|armed conflict|armed intervention}} in the [[Kifathe Civil War]] by the [[Royal Holyn Defence Force|Holyn military]]. The current operation formally began on 5 September 2022. Holynia claimed the operation is to "stabilise" the situation in Kifathe by removing Kifathe President Shany Okiro from power. Holynia's overseas territory of [[Skoskie]] saw several spillover incidents in the preceding years leading to both civilian and military deaths. [[2022 Holyn-Kifathe crisis|Tensions rose in 2022]] as a result of these spillover events, a water dispute and a growing refugee crisis resulting from the civil war.

The invasion began in September 2022, with two initital axis out of Skoskie. Heavy aerial bombardment by both aircraft and missiles destroyed Kifathe military facilities. Roughly 60,000 Holyn soldiers participated in the initial invasion. In October, an amphibious assault opened a third front in the north of Kifathe. Throughout October, Holynia steadily took ground in both the south and the north. By late November, the Kifathe government collapsed as Holyn forces captured the capital city Pintwama. Throughout December, the remaining government forces still held the city of Kwinmanty, various villages in the south and swathes of jungle. President Shany Okiro remained in nominal control of his forces held up in Kwinmanty. In January, a renewed Holyn assault captured Kwinmanty and defeated the last bastions of organized resistance of pro-Okiro forces. Okiro went on the run and has not been located by Holyn forces. An anti-Holyn insurgency flared up in February. Comprised of various pro-Okiro and anti-Holyn/Wrutesh forces, the insurgency has steadily increased its activities throughout the spring of 2023.

The invasion has led to varying levels of international support and condemnation against Holynia. The International Assembly's Security and General Councils failed to pass resolutions condemning the invasion. The Navron Union condemned the invasion, but did not issue sanctions against Holynia.
== Background ==
{{Main|2022 Holyn-Kifathe crisis}}
=== Water crisis ===
{{main|Western Navron water crisis}}
Eastern Skoskie's water supply is heavily reliant on the Pungasha River, which lies in Kifathe. The 2012 Chumwek Dam opening caused the water supply for Skoskie to drop, but remained within acceptable levels. Holyn government officials reached a deal with Kifathe in 2016 to maintain an adequete flow of water to Skoskie for 50 years. In the summer of 2021-22, a drought hit the region, causing immense damage to the Skoskie agricultural industry. Distributary's within Skoskie had completely dried up by January 2022. The drought and heat wave led to almost 100 deaths in Skoskie. Holyn government officials attempted to negotiate a deal to open up the Chumwek Dam to increase the flow of water, however, Kifathe refused.

The water issue became an issue as early forecasting for the 2022-23 summer showed a high chance of drought. Holyn officials again attempted to reach a deal with the Kifathe government in March 2022.
=== Refugee crisis ===
== Invasion ==
=== Opening strikes ===
On the evening of 5 September 2022, Holynia's military began a strike campaign across Kifathe. This strike campaign was focused on stationary targets like air defence sites, airfields and military bases. An opening volley of {{wp|3M-54_Kalibr|PS-17N}} land attack cruise missiles were launched from destroyers HMS ''Ledetz'' and HMS ''Úžín'' in the Gulf of Tammer. Holyn attack helicopters attacked Kifathe border posts in the early hours of 6 September. Electronic warfare systems in Skoskie were used to degrade Kifathe radar systems.

In the early morning of 6 September, Holyn Air Force Aero Stežery AS-12 unmaned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs) were spotted overhead of Pintwama. Explosions occured outside the Presidential Palace and the city's airport. Holyn PS-17 cruise missiles attacked the city's main power plant.

Several explosions were reported on roadways in Pintwama, conducted by Holyn drones. A few hours after the strikes, the Kifathe government reported the Defence Minister, Nikhil Nhlahla, was killed in one of these airstrikes. Government buildings including the Ministry of Defence headquarters and the Republican Guard command buildings were destroyed.

Between 7 September and 10 September, Holyn manned and unmanned aircraft launched almost 300 air strikes throughout Kifathe. On 7 September, Holyn missiles struck an apartment tower in Pintwama. This attack resulted in almost 100 casaulties. The Pintwama International Airport was hit by Holyn cruise missiles on 7 September, striking the runways and taxiways and destroying several hangars at the airfield.

Kifathe air defence was unable to conduct a coordinated defence of the country. C2 capabilities were degraded by Holyn missile strikes and electronic warfare attacks. Pre-deployed Kifathe air defence sites were struck in the opening strikes. Estimates put around 60% of Kifathe's air defence capability was destroyed in Holynia's opening attacks.

=== Ground invasion ===
In the late afternoon of 6 September, the first Holyn ground troops crossed the border into Kifathe. A battalion from the 7th Separate Reconnaissance Regiment secured the Luama border crossing. Holyn artillery units stationed in Skoskie began cross border firing on border outposts, military facilities and police stations. The 5th Guards Tank Division was the first regular ground forces unit to enter Kifathe, capturing the town of Luama.

The dense jungle, or bush, of eastern Kifathe was unsuitable for heavy mechanized formations. This meant the armored forces would be limited in what they could do. Instead, light infantry, primarily the 7th Seperate Reconnaissance Regiment and the Air Assault Forces, would be required to secure most of this region.

==== Battle of Naumushi ====
On 7 September, the 1st Brigade Combat Group, 5th Guards Tank Division, along with 1st Brigade Combat Group, 19th Guards Motor Rifle Division advanced within 15 km of Naumushi. Naumushi is situated in the Pungasha River valley and one of the cities Holyn forces must cross to reach Pintwama.

A battalion's worth of Republican Guard troops had deployed to the Naumushi on the 6th. 2nd Company, 7th Separate Reconnaissance Regiment was tasked with performing ground reconaissance ahead of the assault. 2nd Company, consisting of roughly 90 "Scouts" in lightly armored vehicles mistankenly entered the city and faced a rolling battle through the city. The company was confronted with Kifathe forces armed with tanks, anti-tank guided missiles and mortar fire. After a potracted battle, with the support of the Holyn Air Force and nearby artillery units, the survivors of the 2nd Company escaped Naumushi and reached the positions of the 4th Battalion, 19th Guards Motor Rifle Division. 39 Scouts were killed during the battle.

The 5th Guards Tank Division and 19th Guards Motor Rifle Division launched a combined assault on Naumushi and captured the city after a 2 day battle.
==== Battle of Lumegesa ====
On 12 September, the 1st Tank BCG, 1st HM Life Guard Division, advanced northward towards Lumegesa. A Republican Guards Brigade, along with roughly 2 brigades of regular Kifathe National Army, were stationed in the city.

Fighting began to take place on the outskirts of Lumegesa, where Holyn troops faced fierce resistance from Republican Guards and KNA troops. On 16 September, Holyn troops engaged in close quarters fighting with Kifathe troops throughout the southern portion of Lumegesa. Holyn artillery began regular attacks on the city.

On 21 September, Holyn troops began crossing the Chumwek River in central Lumegesa. Kifathe sappers blew several bridges, delaying the advance of Holyn troops. By 22 September, the entire city south of the Chumwek River was captured by Holyn troops.

Kifathe mortars struck a Holyn forward operating base south of Lumegesa on 23 September. On 24 September, Holyn forces began advancing to the west of Lumegesa. The 21st Guards ''Tyszowce'' Motor Rifle Division captured the Lumegesa airport on 25 September.

On 4 October, Lumegesa had fallen to Holynia. Sporadic clashes continued between Kifathe militias and Holyn troops.
==== Pungashi River Valley advance ====
Holyn laser guided artillery and cruise missiles destroyed a military base south of Mayuko. On 11 September, Holynia intesified strikes on the city of Mayuko

A contingent of forces assaulted the Chumwek Dam on the morning of 12 September. Kifathe troops withdrew from the dam on 13 September. By 14 September most territory south of the Pungashi River in western Kifathe had fallen to the Holyn military.

[[File:2014_08_30_Operation_Indian_Ocean-6_(15061743996).jpg|thumb|250px|Kifathe troops marching towards Mayuko.]]
On 15 September, Holyn forces began crossing the Pungashi River directly east of Mayuko. By the evening of 15 September, Holyn conventional artillery was within range of the city.

On 16 September, a single Kifathe Air Force {{wp|Dassault Mirage 2000}} intercepted two Holyn SOKO So-21 close air support aircraft east of Mayuko. One SOKO So-21 was destroyed, while the other aircraft landed undamaged. A pair of nearby Holyn Aero Stežery AS-100 fighters shot down the lone Mirage.

On 17 September, four SOKO So-210 strategic bombers launched 20 {{wp|Kh-59|PS-51}} cruise missiles at targets around Mayuko. One of these strikes destroyed the main power plant for the Mayuko region.

Holyn aircraft bombed a hospital Ruhenho on 18 September, killing roughly 45 civilians. On 19 September, a church in Kaselenzi was destroyed by a Holyn cruise missile. The attack killed roughly 100 civilians. The church was being used as a evacuation point for civilians from around Mayuko. Holynia later blamed the incident on poor intelligence and outdated maps.
==== Battle of Kayayi ====
Holyn troops moved on the town of Kayayi, which is adjacent to a key road interchange of the Mayuko-Kamri highway. The 1st Tank Brigade Combat Group of the 5th Guards ''Trutnov'' Tank Division captured the highway interchange, while a Brigade Combat Group of the 19th Guards ''Bystrica'' Motor Rifle Division led the assault on Kayayi. Holyn 155 mm artillery and 122 mm MLRS attacked positions of the Kifathe military inside Kayayi. By the morning of 23 September, the town was under Holyn control.
==== Battle of Mayuko ====
{{main|Battle of Mayuko}}
The Holyn 5th Guards Tank Division, 19th Guards Motor Rifle Division and 46th Guards Motor Rifle Division advanced to the outskirts of Mayuko on 24 September. On 25 September, Holyn reconaissance units managed to enter the city itself and faced sporadic resistance. These units withdrew back to their previous positions later in the day. Holyn artillery began shelling the city on 25 September.

[[File:20151027_P.Kunze_201510278199_1028L_DEUA_271-IMG_5771_(22572552595).jpg|thumb|250px|Soldiers of the Holyn 19th Guards Motor Rifle Division during combat operations in Mayuko.]]
The city was initially defended by the remnants of the 3 Infantry Brigade and 15 Infantry Brigade of the Kifathe National Army. These units faced desertions and low morale. On 26 September, the initial reinforcements of the Kifathe military began to arrive in Mayuko. The 6 Mechanized Brigade arrived, equipped with {{wp|Saurer 4K 4FA}} armored personnel carriers and {{wp|SIBMAS}} infantry fighting vehicles.

Holyn Air Force SOKO So-21 attack aircraft struck Kifathe convoys heading to the city. Civilian evacuation convoys were also struck by Holyn attacks. 46 civilians were killed when their bus was hit by a Holyn bomb.

On 28 September, Holyn forces captured the southern portion of the city. On 29 September, Holyn tanks attempted to advance into the city, but were repelled by anti-tank missiles.

Two Holyn aircraft, a {{wp|Sukhoi Su-24|Aero Stežery AS-83}} and a SOKO So-21, were shot down over Mayuko on 30 September.

On 1 October, Holyn troops reached the center of the city, with sporadic clashes continuing in the northern outskirts of Mayuko. Holyn tanks managed to storm through the main north-south road through the city. Some Kifathe forces made a last stand in an apartment building in the northern part of the city. 

By 2 October, Mayuko had fallen to Holyn forces. The Holyn Ministry of Defence confirmed the city was under their control. Electricity and water were no longer functioning in Mayuko.

=== Central Kifathe ===
The Holyn forces that had concentrated in the south of Kifathe had captured their first objectives, the cities of Mayuko and Lumegesa. They began to refit and prepare for a northward advance towards the capital city.

On 12 October, Holyn forces advanced towards the city of Kiamlo. They captured the villages of Ruhanma and Kilebule on 12 October.

On 16 October, troops of the 23rd Guards ''Tyszowce'' Motor Rifle Division captured the village of Yabekiso.

==== Battle of Byubanza ====
Holyn troops captured the airport of the city of Byubanza on 17 October. Street fighting within the city itself began on 18 October. Holyn forces reached the Byubanza Technical College on 19 October. Social media reports stated the 10th Kifathe Division was tasked with defending the city. Holyn electronic warfare systems reportedly degraded communications ability of the Kifathe military during this battle.

Troops of the 12th Guards ''Vlesek'' Light Rifle Division were engaged in heavy jungle fighting on 21 October. Pro-Okiro militias and Republican Guard troops retained control of much of the dense bush surrounding the city.
==== Battle of Pintwama ====
Aerial bombardments on the capital had tapered off after 15 September, with limited strikes continuing thereafter. The majority of government and military facilities had been damaged or destroyed. Holyn aircraft prioritised front line strikes in support of ground forces objectives. Only 8 cruise missiles were launched towards Pintwama between 15 September and 8 October.

On 8 October, a second round of aerial bombardments on Pintwama began. Various structures were targeted, some suspected of being adhoc military command centres.

The Kifathe Ministry of Security headquarters in Pintwama was destroyed by a Holyn air strike on 9 October. A palace of President Okiro was destroyed on 11 October. Several air defence sites around Pintwama were destroyed between 11-12 October.

A massive aerial bombardment occurred on 15 October, with roughly 80 cruise missiles launched towards Pintwama. The Parliament building was struck and later engulfed in flames.

On 19 October, Holyn Aero Stežery AS-94 fighter bombers struck targets throughout the capital. On 21 October, a Holyn Aero Stežery AS-08 unmaned combat aerial vehicle was shot down over the city.

By 24 October, most of Kifathe's air defence systems had been destroyed or made ineffective. Holyn precision strikes had destroyed critical radars and ammunition dumps, making long and medium range air defence systems inoperable. Holynia continued to lose aircraft to short range air defences and shoulder launched anti-aircraft missiles.

On 29 October, Holyn troops of the 5th Guards ''Trutnov'' Tank Division entered Pintwama. Fierce urban combat took place throughout the city between 29 October and 3 November.

On 4 November, the 3rd Guards Opava Tank Division had advanced to the northeast of Pintwama, cutting off the M14 highway.

On 10 November, a combined push by the 5th Guards ''Trutnov'' Tank Division, 3rd Guards ''Opava'' Tank Division and several attached battalions of Ground Force Motor Rifle Divisions entered the center of Pintwama. The urban fighting had largely become a one sided battle for the Holyn military. Holynia was regarded as having gained air superiority over Kifatahe by November.

Holyn troops reached the burnt out Parliament building in Kifathe. Heavy fighting between Pro-Okiro forces and the Holyn military occured in this area. Most government officials had fled Pintwama by this point. The parliament building was captured on 14 November, with a Holyn flag being raised over the burnt out structure. The Presidential Palace, 3 blocks aways, was in a worse state, with much of the building by this point being reduced to rubble by continued air strikes and shelling.

During the night of 14-15 November, Holyn troops continued to advance, facing little to no resistance from Pro-Okiro forces. They made rapid advances throughout the rest of the city. Pro-Okiro forces began to relocated to the western suburbs, fleeing the city center.

On 16 November, Holyn aicraft began targeting Pro-Okiro forces on the outskirts of Pintwama.
=== Amphibious invasion ===
On 2 October, an amphibious landing occured along the northern Kifathe coast. Holyn loitering munitions struck Kifathe military bases housing the 9 Mechanized Brigade. In the morning of 2 October, a helicopter formation of 30 helicopters, mainly Vlach Vl-20 transport helicopters, assaulted the Port of Kapsogoma. The assault force consisted of the 51st Guards Air Assault Brigade and 67th Guards Air Assault Brigade of the Holyn Air Assault Forces. This force had deployed from the HMS ''Prince of Brezovička'' landing helicopter dock and various other landing ships positioned around the northern Kifathe coast.

The port was swiftly taken by the Holyns after a brief battle with the local police and scattered Kifathe military. 1 Holyn soldier had been killed and 21 wounded.

By afternoon, the HMS ''Sliačany'' and HMS ''Rychnava'' amphibious transport docks and HMS ''Krušetnica'' and HMS ''Rovinka'' landing ships arrived at the Port. The 5th Guards Marines Brigade and 8th Marines Brigade began to unload at the Port.

[[File:Hol_landing_ship_Kif.png|left|thumb|250px|The HMS ''Krušetnica'' deploying Marines in Kapsogoma on October 2, 2022.]]
Kifathe launched a counter attack, with elements of the 9 Mechanized Brigade and 10 Infantry Brigade being deployed towards the city. By the evening of 2 October, they were 30 km from Kapsogoma.

Meanwhile, the HMS ''Zábidovo'', HMS ''Nemšová'' and HMS ''Homok'' landing ships supported an amphibious assault on a beach west of Kirebi. Kirebi is 50 km to the west of Kapsogoma. The 6th Marines Brigade and 7th Guards Marines Brigade were involved in this operation. This region was under the control of BTUW rebels.

On the morning of 3 October, the Holyn Air Assault troops in Kapsogoma launched a new assault on the Kapsogoma International Airport. After seizing the airport, the Kifathe counterattack force reached the outskirts of Kapsogoma. Clashes were reported around the airport in the late morning of 3 October. The main Royal Holyn Marines assault force linked up with Air Assault Forces at the airport. By 4 October, the Kifathe attack had been repelled. Kifathe aircraft were able to conduct air strikes on Holyn positions in Kapsogoma.

On 4 October, the Holyn forces that landed west outside Kirebi had captured portions of the Kirebi-Kapsogoma motorway,

Additional heavy equipment for the Marines began to arrive in Kapsogoma. In addition, the 21st Guards ''Tyszowce'' Motor Rifle Division had deployed to the city, arriving by ship and aircraft. These reinforcements were meant to secure the city and enable future advances.

Air defense had been provided by the HMS ''Vanov'' guided missile cruiser, HMS ''Štramberk'' and HMS ''Lapša'' guided missile destroyers. On 5 October, ground bases long range surface to air missile had been deployed to Kapsogoma.

On 7 October, Holyn forces launched a combined arms assault, seizing several villages along the Kirebi-Kapsogoma motorway. By the end of the day, the isolated Marines Brigades west of Kirebi had linked with the main Holyn assault force. Holyn forces had taken over 100 casaulties, with 46 confirmed dead.
==== Battle of Kirebi ====
On 8 October, Holyn troops defeated BTUW rebels in the village of Kwantu, 10 km from Kirebi. Between the Holyn forces and Kirebi lay roughly 3,500 BTUW rebels occupying various small villages. Prior to the Holyn invasion, this region was contested between the Kifathe government and the BTUW rebels. Routed Kifathe troops who were retreating eastward towards Kirebi came under attack from the BTUW.

Holyn unmanned aircraft and loitering munitions targeted BTUW positions throughout the region.

Kirebi is home to roughly 2 million people and is the third largest city in Kifathe. It sits on the estuary of the Zeisa River. The city is the birthplace of Kifathe President Shany Okiro.

The Mayor of Kirebi, Mohlomi Nkoe, announced he would personally lead the defense of the city and formed a volunteer militia. The 72 Republican Guard Brigade arrived on 8 October to bolster defenses in the city.

President Shany Okiro made his first statement on the war since it began. Okiro vowed Kirebi would be a turning point in the war. The threat to Kirebi was significant and losing the city would cut the country off from vital sea trade. The 99 Brigade of the Republican Guard was also deployed to Kirebi on 9 October. The HT-65 main battle tanks of the Brigade were spotted in dugouts to the west of the city.
[[File:TechnicalKif.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Kifathe security forces deployed around Kirebi.]]

In the morning of 9 October, Holyn rocket barrages began striking the outskirts of Kirebi.

A Holyn advance on Kirebi began, with an Tank Brigade Combat Group from the 57th Guards Saskal Light Rifle Division securing the Zeisa River's northern bridge. Holyn Airborne Assault troops captured the small village directly east of the brigde. By evening on 9 October, Holyn troops were fighting Kifathe Republican Guard troops outside the Kirebi Stadium. The stadium was engulfed in flames after a Holyn airstrike. By morning on 10 October, fighting had died down as thunderstorms reduced visibility.

On 12 October, Holyn forces resumed their advance after a brief pause. This pause allowed an additional Brigade Combat Group to arrive from Kapsogoma.

On 13 October, Holyn cruise missiles strike throughout the city of Kirebi. International journalists reported that Holyn forces had captured the remains of Kirebi stadium and were slowly advancing into the city. Fierce street battles raged in the western outskirts of Kirebi throughout the day.

On 14 October, the remaining 3 bridges crossing the Zeisa River were destroyed or severely damaged by Holyn attacks. Holyn Aero Stežery AS-83E strike aircraft used guided bombs to attack these bridges.

On 15 October, a SOKO So-21 was damaged by a Kifathe SHORAD system, however the aircraft managed to return to base. Another SOKO So-21 was shot down over Kirebi later that day. The Holyn 7th Guards Marines Brigade and 17th Guards ''Tábor'' Motor Rifle Divison established a pontoon crossing the Zeisa River on 16 September. Troops of the 67th Guards Air Assault Brigade reached the city's water treatment plant in the evening.

The 4th Marines Tank Battalion suffered the loss of four HT-85 tanks on 18th October in the west of Kirebi. Fierce fighting took place throughout the city, with Holyn troops facing stiff resistance. The 57th Guards ''Saskal'' Light Rifle Division withdrew westward after losing two infantry mobility vehicles during fighting on the 19th of October.

Local authorities in Kirebi announced that electrical power to the city would cease temporarily on 20 October to 21 October to prevent irreperable damage. As of 25 October, power has not been restored. On 22 October, troops of the 7th Guards Marines Brigade reached the Chama Cement Plant in Kirebi. Meanwhile, troops of the 17th Guards ''Tábor'' Motor Rifle Divison reached the Yabassi district of Kirebi.

On 7 November, Holyn Marines captured the Kirebi Airport.

By 20 November, Holyn forces had secured most of the region of Kirebi. Cuscan intelligence officials described the situation on the northern front as a victory for Holynia. Most Kifathe government forces had been routed and the remnants scattered into the jungles, forced to surrender or engage in battles with BTUW rebel forces.

== Order of Battle ==
All Holyn Ground Forces Brigades are organized as [[Brigade Combat Group|Brigade Combat Groups]].
=== Holynia ===
*Operational Command (Army Gen. Pavel Volf)
*'''Operational Group of Forces West''' (Col. Gen. Martin Vykukal)
*'''Holyn Ground Forces'''
**'''Third Guards Tank Army'''
***1st Tank Brigade Combat Group, 5th Guards ''Trutnov'' Tank Division
***2nd Tank Brigade Combat Group, 5th Guards ''Trutnov'' Tank Division
***1st Brigade Combat Group, 12th Guards ''Lopúchov'' Hussars Division
***2nd Brigade Combat Group, 12th Guards ''Lopúchov'' Hussars Division
**'''Second Guards Army'''
***1st Motor Rifle Brigade Combat Group, 19th Guards ''Bystrica'' Motor Rifle Division
***2nd Motor Rifle Brigade Combat Group, 19th Guards ''Bystrica'' Motor Rifle Division
***1st Motor Rifle Brigade Combat Group, 46th Guards ''Rašov'' Motor Rifle Division
***2nd Light Rifle Brigade Combat Group, 12th Guards ''Vlesek'' Light Rifle Division
*'''Holyn Air Assault Forces'''
**47th Guards Air Assault Brigade
**99th Guards Air Assault Brigade
*'''Operational Group of Forces East''' (Lt. Gen. Svatopluk Kozák)
**'''First Guards Tank Army'''
***1st Tank Brigade Combat Group, 1st ''His Majesty's Life Guards'' Tank Division
***2nd Tank Brigade Combat Group, 1st ''His Majesty's Life Guards'' Tank Division
***1st Tank Brigade Combat Group, 17th Guards ''Tábor'' Motor Rifle Divison
***3rd Motor Rifle Brigade Combat Group, 46th Guards ''Rašov'' Motor Rifle Division
***2nd Light Rifle Brigade Combat Group, 30th Guards ''Posadov'' Light Rifle Division
***67th Guards Self-Propelled Artillery Brigade
***106th Anti-Aircraft Missile Brigade
***59th Seperate Engineering and Combat Engineering Brigade
***198th Guards Missile Brigade
***341st Electronic Warfare Battalion
***98th Communications Battalion
**'''Fourth Guards Army'''
***1st Tank Brigade Combat Group, 11th Guards ''Lopúchov'' Hussars Division
***2nd Motor Rifle Brigade Combat Group, 23rd Guards ''Tyszowce'' Motor Rifle Division
***1st Motor Rifle Brigade Combat Group, 52nd Motor Rifle Division
***2nd Motor Rifle Brigade Combat Group, 46th Guards ''Rašov'' Motor Rifle Division
***1st Light Rifle Brigade Combat Group, 30th Guards ''Posadov'' Light Rifle Division
**'''Sixth Guards Army'''
***1st Motor Rifle Brigade Combat Group, 7th Guards ''Alexandr IV'' Motor Rifle Division
***2nd Motor Rifle Brigade Combat Group, 7th Guards ''Alexandr IV'' Motor Rifle Division
***2nd Motor Rifle Brigade Combat Group, 52nd Motor Rifle Division
***1st Light Rifle Brigade Combat Group, 92nd Light Rifle Division
*'''Operational Group of Forces North''' (Maj. Gen. Jan Haušild)
*Royal Holyn Marines
**1st Marines Division
***5th Guards Marines Brigade
***6th Marines Brigade
***7th Guards Marines Brigade
***8th Marines Brigade
***4th Marines Tank Battalion
*Holyn Air Assault Forces
**26th Guards Air Assault Brigade
**51st Guards Air Assault Brigade
**67th Guards Air Assault Brigade
*Holyn Ground Forces
**1st Brigade Combat Group, 6th Guards ''Benedikt IV'' Motor Rifle Division
**2nd Brigade Combat Group, 6th Guards ''Benedikt IV'' Motor Rifle Division
**1st Brigade Combat Group, 15th Guards ''Hankovce'' Light Rifle Division

=== Kifathe ===
*Kifathe Armed Forces
**Kifathe National Army
***1 Kifathe Division
****1 Armoured Brigade
****6 Mechanized Brigade
****10 Infantry Brigade
****11 Infantry Brigade
***2 Kifathe Division
****9 Mechanized Brigade
****2 Infantry Brigade
****3 Infantry Brigade
****15 Infantry Brigade
***3 Kifathe Division
****6 Armoured Brigade
****14 Mechanized Brigade
****7 Infantry Brigade
****8 Infantry Brigade
***Republican Guard
****18 Brigade
****45 Brigade
****72 Brigade
****99 Brigade

== Reactions ==
;Supranational bodies
*Navron Union — The Navron Union Chairperson Lesego Nyathi condemned the invasion and called on both sides to "reach an immediate ceasefire". The NU Commission formally condemned Holynia and suspended its observer status within the NU. Imports from Skoskie into NU member states were banned until December 31, 2022.
*International Assembly — Secretary General Koyanagi Norio called on both sides to "cease hostilities". The IA called a Security Council meeting, however, Holynia vetoed a resolution to condemn the war. The General Assembly failed to pass a vote condemming the invasion, but a statement did pass the officially called for a ceasefire.
;States
*{{flag|Cusco}} — The Cuscan government called for an immediate ceasefire. The State Department accused Holynia of manufacturing reasons to invade Kifathe, but did not condemn the invasion.
*[[File:Flag_of_North_Yemen.svg|25px]] [[Saha]] — The Saha government called on both nations to exercise restraint. Saha advised its citizens in Kifathe to leave immediately on 21 August.
*[[File:Flag_of_Nieuwe_Republiek.svg|25px]] [[Wrutesh]] — Foreign Minister Pieter Wilson called on Kifathe to stop its agressive actions towards Holynia. On 21 August, Wrutesh President Erco Van Jaarsveld voiced support for Holynia's invasion.
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