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• Presidential palace, state TV, Kolkesburg International Airport, and Air Force HQ all seized by the AUN
 
• Heavy fighting near Mirnesc II National Prison
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{{flagicon_image|350px-Us1avnbde.png}} [[National Unity Army]]
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The '''2023 Sateroc conflict''' is an ongoing conflict between the [[Armed Forces of Sateroc]] and the [[National Unity Army]], a rebel factions that splintered from the army before the conflict started. It began on 21 April 2023, when a coup was attempted out in the capital city of [[Kolkesburg]] against [[President]] [[Jonrov Mornes]]'s government, however, due to failed momentum, the coup attempt has become an internal conflict spreading to other parts of Sateroc, such as the city of Coretas. As of 22 April, 2023, over 38 civilians have been killed, with an unknown number of combatants dead.
 
The fighting began just hours after a [[48-hour ultimatum]] expired, delivered from [[Paul Charov]], the current commander of the National Unity Army. The AUN launched surprise attacks in Kolkesburg, targeting essential infrastructure all throughout the city, using artillery, fighter-bombers, missiles, and ground attacks. After the first few hours of fighting, the AUN claimed control of the presidential palace and Air Force headquarters, along with Kolkesburg International Airport, and the Kolkos TV building. The AUN have also started a campaign within the city of Coretas east of Kolkesburg, with intense clashes reported.
 
==Background==
 
After a [[coup]] in 2019 which overthrew dictator [[Georg Puoc]], an emergency election was immediately held, overseen by the military, in which ex-military commander and semi-popular politician Jonrov Mornes was elected to presidency. Mornes, who was previously a commander who presided over conflicts such as the [[Second Wheat War]] and the [[conflict in Cascutia]], was accused of promoting genocide and war crimes in the region during his years in the military. In the months following up to the coup, Mornes, Charov, and other prominent military commanders would form the [[National Unity Council]], a body of military commanders opposed to Puoc's regime which would see success in the 2019 coup which overthrew and arrested the dictator. Mornes formed a more civilian-styled government guided by the military in accordance with the [[May 23rd treaty]], including both his own [[cabinet]] and a [[National Assembly]] which held legislative powers.
 
However, tensions between Mornes and Charov began to arise after Mornes pressured the National Assembly into firing the [[Minister for Labor and Economics]] at that time, Laur Haus, for criticizing his government, calling it "authoritarian" after Mornes successfully got the NA into passing laws that would grant him more powers. Charov called on Mornes to resign multiple times, however Mornes responded by threatening to fire him and other commanders allied to Charov. In 2023, after Mornes delayed the presidential elections for 5 more months following the [[2023 Kolkesburg airport bombing]], civilians erupted into protests, and eventually the case made its way up to the National Assembly a few months later, which threatened to impeach him, and most likely imprison him. During the pre-impeachment process, Mornes declared a state of emergency, and subsequently used his emergency powers to dissolve the National Assembly and arrest most of its members.
 
===National Unity Army===
 
Claiming to be a part of the "real" National Unity Council, the AUN broke off from Mornes's CUN on April 19th, 2023, to form its own armed wing of the political faction, and it saw the allegiance of at least 75,000 troops, mostly from local militias across the country who despised Mornes, along with some support from the Armed Forces themselves. Specifically, popular Air Force chief [[Nernev Chasques aligned]] himself with Charov after condemning Mornes's [[self-coup]]. On April 19th, Charov delivered a 48-hour ultimatum to Mornes, demanding he step down from power and hand over his authority to the AUN so they could allegedly form a civilian government. However, the ultimatum went ignored by Mornes, and throughout the 48 hours the AUN mobilized its loyal forces to cities such as Kolkesburg in a move thar Mornes called illegal. On the night of April 20th, the government ordered the AUN to leave its cities, however this demand went ignored.
 
==Timeline==
 
===21 April 2023===
 
====Kolkesburg====
 
On 21 April 2023, the AUN launched a series of surprise attacks on FAS forces all throughout Kolkesburg at around 11:30 local time, with an influx of reports consisting of hearing explosions to seeing fighter jets launching attacks on the city's infrastructure. The AUN, hoping to gain the upper hand and force FAS to surrender quickly, swiftly seized the [[presidential palace]] less than 30 minutes after Mornes fled it under cover due to heavy clashes around the building. At 13:32, a video by an anonymous source was uploaded onto the internet showing AUN soldiers celebrating near the building's entrance. However, an [[SBN]] correspondent reported that heavy fighting resumed around the building even after the video was published. Mornes was evacuated to a more secure location just outside of Kolkesburg, in which he condemned the attacks and announced the dismissal of Charov and 12 other officers in the military.
 
Before having been captured by the AUN, [[Kolkesburg International Airport]] was evacuated and shut down by the FAS following confirmed reports of heavy fighting on the airport's runway, which later spread to inside the airport's compound. After a violent firefight in which several planes were severely damaged, the AUN announced that it had captured the airport despite conflicting statements from the FAS that said forces remained near the airport. Later in the day, the Saterocian government announced that all airports within the country were closing until further notice, and that the country's airspace was to be shut down to any foreign aircraft. The FAS also accused the AUN of using civilian airliners to begin transporting supplies to and from the airport, however Charov quickly denied these allegations.
 
[[Kolkos TV]], Sateroc's state TV, was under control of the AUN by around 16:00, before the program restarted broadcasts, which consisted mainly of propaganda against Mornes and the FAS. Earlier, deadly fighting took place just outside the building, and part of it was even damaged heavily after shelling took the lives of eight civilians near the building, which prompted the FAS to withdraw forces from the area. However, this has neither been confirmed nor denied by the FAS, and instead it had been confirmed by SBN reporters reporting on the fighting in the area.
 
Elsewhere in the city, heavy clashes occurred, especially after the Air Force headquarters was captured by the AUN following a lengthy engagement between both sides. Chasques appeared inside the headquarters on live TV in order to make announcements, before the programming was switched to a biased reporting of the conflict. Fighter-bombers controlled by the FAS reportedly struck multiple residential buildings later in the day, killing at least 11 civilians and injuring a few more. An apartment complex was also heavily shelled for hours on end after AUN forces took refuge within the compound, resulting in more than six civilians dead. Bridges and roads leading in and out of the city were immediately closed, and both the AUN and the FAS set up numerous checkpoints in and around parts of the city they controlled. Reportedlty, civilians were prevented from leaving for a few hours before being allowed to leave once again.
 
====Coretas====
 
In [[Coretas]], heavy fighting was reported as well, especially around the city's main airport, which both sides have so far claimed control of. Water supply heading to the city were quickly cut by the AUN after claiming control of a system of water pipelines which connected to the rest of the city. At night, power outages consumed the city for hours on end after scattered clashes at nighttimes took place. [[Mirnesc II National Prison]], which currently holds [[Georg Puoc]], was intensily shelled by AUN forces, which prompted an announcement from the government stating that it was planning on transferring to Puoc to another prison, away from the fighting. Many hospitals across the city were closed after the FAS and AUN clashed around those areas. A convoy of AUN military vehicles was stopped short on a large roadway by FAS forces, entrapping many civilians in the ensuing violence.
 
====Saroq====
 
In the [[Saroq]] region, the AUN rapidly took control in the region following a displacement of FAS forces due to fighting in Kolkesburg. In [[Elmonton]], heavy fighting took place around populated centers, causing mass civilians deaths and large-scale evacuations. The [[Saroqi Capitol]] building was under AUN control by the end of the day, and across the rest of the Saroq region it was reported that the AUN controlled large swaths of land. As an eyewitness described it, "No matter where you go here, the AUN are in control everywhere. They seem to have won quickly, at least here."
 
====Elsewhere====
 
The FAS announced that AUN forces in [[Qaqarsville]], [[Barellosgrad]], [[Winsferala]], and [[Chocineina]] has surrendered after short firefights forced them to cease fire. However, the AUN rebutted these claims, stating that their forces were in the process of reorganizing due to alleged incoming reinforcements. In [[Karinmaneno]], light clashes were also reported, however they died down later that evening, and by the time it was dark, clashes in the city had largely ceased. AUN camps in southern Sateroc were also destroyed by the Saterocian Air Force.
 
===22 April 2023===
 
Throughout the early morning hours of 22 April 2023, whilst it was still dark, citizens allegedly either left their homes to gather supplies, or just fled the city in general before the fighting began once again.
 
==Casualties==
 
As of 22 April 2023, it is estimated by the [[Saterocian Medical Union]] that at least 88 have been killed, with at least 38 civilians dead, and unknown amount of troops dead. It was also estimated that at least 100 have been injured so far as a result of the heavy fighting. This includes at least five children that have been killed and more than twenty that have been injured. However, individual hospitals stated that the number of civilian casualties was "definitely larger than 38". Most of these civilian casualties have been in Kolkesburg, with a few in Coretas and many in Saroq. At least 11 were killed after a large-scale aerial raid on residential buildings by the FAS, which claimed that the AUN was the one responsible for the attack.
 
===Foreign casualties===
 
At least two foreign citizens, of unknown origin, were killed in Kolkesburg after a missile struck from an unknown combatant in the war struck a residential building early on 22 April after an aircraft was reported in the perimeter.
 
==Humanitarian situation==
 
[[File:UKRAINE-videoSixteenByNine1050.jpg|thumbnail|300px|size|Mother feeds her child outside of Kolkesburg after fleeing the fighting]]
 
The humanitarian situation in areas where clashes had been reported, especially Kolkesburg, has rapidly deteriorated following the start of fighting. Up to millions citizens have so far been affected across the southern parts of the country due to the conflict. Citizens have been unable to exit their homes throughout a majority of the day due to fears of getting caught in the crossfire between the FAS and the AUN. Multiple businesses were forced to close, and hospitals remain understaffed.
 
===Kolkesburg===
 
In Kolkesburg, heavy fighting has prevented citizens from exiting their homes, therefore causing a large-scale unprecedented food and water shortage. Many markets that originally sold food were forced to close, making the situation for people in Kolkesburg much worse. An ongoing internet shortage was reported all throughout the city, accompanied by regular power outages preventing citizens from turning on lights and making food. Those who did decide to venture out during the conflict were often unable due to roadblocks having been set up by both sides all throughout the city. Many hospitals were forced to go out of service due to high demands and low staff, with medications being put out of stock after a large wave of panic caused civilians to purchase all sorts of medications. Currently, there is a shortage of medication within the city due to this, along with low amounts of food and water.
 
===Coretas===
 
Coretas has received an ongoing power outage, accompanied by a large-scale water shortage after the AUN destroyed or disabled several water plants providing water to the city. The city's internet has been cut alongside the power, meaning that civilians aren't able to get the service they need in order to prevent deaths due to injuries from the fighting.
 
===Saroq===
 
FAS forces across the region reportedly stole goods from civilians after having been defeated by the AUN on multiple occasions. Elmonton's mayor urged the international community to send aid to the region in order to help with supply shortages.
 
==Reactions==
 
===Domestic===
 
 
{{flagicon_image|350px-Us1avnbde.png}} [[National Unity Army]](AUN): The AUN blamed the conflict on Mornes's inability to keep democratic and moral institutions within the country, and also blamed the current government for forcing the confrontation after Mornes dissolved the [[National Assembly]]. Commander Charov stated that he was open to possible negotiations, however that first Mornes must "be removed".
 
{{flagicon_image|Sateroc2.png}} [[Saterocian Armed Forces]](FAS): The Saterocian Armed Forces accused the AUN of conspiring against the state, and also accused Charov of attempting a "clearly failed coup". Charov and other commanders were immediately fired from their positions within the FAS, and the government later issued an arrest warrant for the men. A spokeperson for the FAS stated that the Armed Forces would "not hold back" on fighting the AUN.
 
[[President]] [[Jonrov Mornes]]: Mornes was reportedly shocked at the outbreak of fighting, and quickly urged the AUN to cease fighting at once. He was also moved to a more secure location by his presidential secret service following heavy clashes near the presidential palace.
 
Former dictator [[Georg Puoc]]: When told about the conflict on video, Puoc stated, "Without a man to lead Sateroc, this country has losrt any hope for itself."
 
===International===
 
• {{flagicon_image|SeranFlag.jpeg}} [[Unified Sera]] condemned "any actions that seek to undermine or diminish essential rights" right before clashes began, most likely referring to Mornes's self-coup
 
• {{flagicon_image|New_Zamastan_Flag1.png}} [[Zamastan]] evacuated its embassy and other diplomatic missions to Sateroc following the beginning of fighting in Kolkesburg. Zamastanian [[Secretary of State (Zamastan)|Secretary of State]] [[Chantelle Carson]] stated "the Zamastanian government, our allies, and the Coalition of Crown Albatross will hold seriously any act which constitute crimes against humanity, including the unwarranted and barbaric massacre of civilians. Our stance, while steering out of direct intervention, is that the situation in Sateroc has degraded substantially and President Mornes is walking a thin line of tyranny, and we support a democratic system which removes such tyranny." Several naval ships were deployed near Saterocian waters to monitor the conflict and any possible escalation in the fighting.

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