2022 Holyn invasion of Kifathe
| 2022 Holyn invasion of Kifathe | ||||||||
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| Part of the 2022 Holyn-Kifathe crisis | ||||||||
.jpg) _15.jpg) Top photo: A Holyn SOKO So-21 attack aircraft taking off from an air base in Skoskie. Bottom: Holyn troops in the city of Nzeho. | ||||||||
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| Belligerents | ||||||||
 Holynia CUKSupport:  Wrutesh |
.svg){kind=small} KifatheSupport:  Simtambe West Wrutesh |
BTUW | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | ||||||||
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Renáta Mišurová (PM) Oliver Rezek(DM) Rostislav Čanda(FM) Miloš Stejskal(CODS) Václav Holeček(LC) Hodari Ekwensi Hansie Cloete |
Shany Okiro Shafira Sekibo Mosiya Iweala Nikhil Nhlahla † Bongani Nqobani |
Jaleel Nnamani Zuwena Bamgboshe | ||||||
| Strength | ||||||||
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CUK15,000 Wrutesh:71,043 (Active military) 15,100 (Reserve) 105,000 (Paramilitary) |
Kifathe: 270,000 (Active military) 500,000 (Reserve) 1,000,000 (Militia) 75,000 (National Police) |
WSLF: 19,500 rebels | ||||||
The 2022 Holyn Invasion of Kifathe is an armed intervention in the Kifathe Civil War by the Holyn military. The current operation formally began on 5 September 2022. The aim of the operation is to forcibly end the fighting between the Kifathe government and various rebel groups scattered across the country. Holynia's overseas territory of Skoskie saw several spillover incidents in the preceding years leading to both civilian and military deaths. 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 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
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
On the evening of 5 September 2022, Holynia's military began to attack targets throughout Kifathe. An opening volley of PS-17N land attack cruise missiles were launched from destroyers HMS Ledetz and HMS Úžín in the Gulf of Tammer. These missiles struck military bases and airfields in Kifathe. Holyn Vlach-Krejčí Vk-90 helicopters attacked Kifathe border posts in the early hours of 6 September.
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.
In the late afternoon of 6 September, the first Holyn ground troops crossed the border into Kifathe. The 1st Tank Brigade Combat Group, 1st His Majesty's Life Guards Tank Division, captured the city of Luama, which is situated along the border with Skoskie. The Holyn forces faced minimal resistance, mainly from police and scattered army units inside the city.
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, disabling the runways and destroying the main terminal building.
Western front
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.
On the evening of 11 September, Holyn Ground Forces crossed the western border with Kifathe. The Holyn forces on the western front consisted of eight Brigade Combat Groups. These BCGs were formed from the 5th Guards Trutnov Tank Division, 15th Guards Hankovce Light Rifle Division, 19th Guards Bystrica Motor Rifle Division, and 46th Guards Rašov Motor Rifle Division.
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 Chumwek River in western Kifathe had fallen to the Holyn military.
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On 15 September, Holyn forces began crossing the Chumwek 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 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 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.