Zuhlgan Annexes Strategic Resource-Rich Region in Mitallduk
BREAKING— In a major escalation, the Holy Dominion of Zuhlgan has unilaterally annexed a strip of coastal territory and surrounding maritime waters in interior Mitallduk, claiming control over a region widely known for its iron ore reserves and vast undeveloped natural gas fields beneath the Cordilian Sea.
The annexed area includes:
- Aka Island, seized by Zuhlgan forces on January 31
- A land corridor extending from the coast to the east of Ta’ana, now fortified and patrolled
- Maritime zones identified in recent geological surveys as rich in hydrocarbon deposits
The Krauanagaz Federation has condemned the move as a blatant land grab, accusing Zuhlgan of violating long-standing demarcation agreements and exploiting Krauanagaz’s ongoing domestic crises for territorial expansion. A spokesperson for the State Department stated, “This is not merely an act of aggression. It is a calculated economic seizure under the guise of border security. Zuhlgan has crossed a line.”
Meanwhile, Ta’ana, the largest city near the new frontier, has reportedly seen a surge in Free Takaran Army (FTA) troop deployments and civilian evacuations, amid fears of further escalation. Mitalldukish elders and tribal leaders in the region are demanding immediate international mediation, calling the annexation a “resource war.”
Zuhlgan’s Foreign Office released a brief statement claiming the territory was, “historically affiliated and economically neglected,” and emphasized the need to, “protect energy corridors vital to regional security.” With critical mineral and energy resources now under Zuhlgani control, this annexation could reshape the economic balance in Southern Cordilia— and ignite a dangerous new front in an already volatile region.