Operation Eastern Protection
Operation Northern Protection 北方保护行动 | |||||||
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Part of Renewed RLM Insurgency | |||||||
File:OperationNorthernProtection.png Controlled by the Xiaodongese-backed forces
Controlled by RLM
Controlled by the Tinzan government | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
![]() File:Flag of heijiang.png Heijiang |
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Commanders and leaders | |||||||
![]() ![]() File:Flag of heijiang.png Chen Chuzhong (Commander of the National Restoration Army) |
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Units involved | |||||||
File:Flag of heijiang.png National Restoration Army |
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Strength | |||||||
![]() 7,000 soldiers 80 armoured vehicles File:Flag of heijiang.png Heijiang 10,000 fighters |
![]() 14,000 fighters ![]() 1,200 soldiers | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
![]() 67 injured File:Flag of heijiang.png 58 killed |
![]() 59 injured ![]() | ||||||
150+ civilians killed |
Operation Northern Protection (Xiaodongese: 北方保护行动; Běifāng Bǎohù Xíngdòng) is an ongoing cross border operation between Xiaodong and the Xiaodongese-backed Xiaodongese Republic of Heijiang in the region of Lhogrong in Tinza. Started in January 2019 following the declaration of independence by Heijiang from Tinza a month prior, the operation have seen Xiaodongese forces capture the cities of Gsinchal and Rongdngar from the Revolutionary Labour Movement with a siege of the city of Shuglongs currently ongoing.
The operation began after State Chairman Yuan Xiannian authorised Xiaodongese forces to assist the breakaway state of Heijiang following the latter's inability to successfully defend against RLM and Tinzan government forces. In a speech made to the State Presidium of Xiaodong Yuan stated that the operation was designed to "stabilise the northern border and secure the independence of the Heijiang government" and that Xiaodongese forces were invited to intervene by the Heijiang government which is officially recognised by Xiaodong.
General Ren Shaokun has stated that the operation has so far been a "strategic success" and that Xiaodong will continue to conduct military operations in Tinza until until there is a comprehensive agreement between Heijiang and a Tinzan government which would guarantee the independence and territorial integrity of Heijiang.