The Marica Journal Marica starts delivery of L-39 Fighter Jets to Aldestukk - The Marica Liberation Air Force (MLAF) has started preparing 5 L-39 Fighter Jets to Aldestukk to “protect the sovereignty of Aldestukk.” The MLAF with also start training more pilots to fly the L-39.
Roiwek Times | In San Marsico Oil prices increase as Marinex fines loom - MarsiOil, a state-owned oil company drilling in the Dachwod Oil Field, has started talks with the Government of San Marsico to increase drilling due to Marinex on the brink of bankruptcy. Current prices have increased by 25 Kyix from 25 Kyix to 50 Kyix per barrel. // Mylik Quarta
The Daily Penguin - Kalaki
Kalaki has started geological surveys in cooperation with Marica, and San Marisco to help uncover new oil deposits near Nexui on the Pyglidin Ice Sheet. The area, which has been largely untouched by humans until the 2010s, has seen little economic activity, the new oil drilling facilities - if any is found - will help the community, and Kalaki and internationally as Marinex faces challenges.
The Daily Penguin - Kalaki
A male student of Zhulghani nationality was fatally shot at a high school in Alika at 12:18PM KST, he was rushed to Prince Rekyt Memeorial Hospital where to succumbed to his injuries and died at 1:26PM KST. The perpetrator, Griki Foaltimpi, was charged with 2nd degree murder, and a count of hate crime and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon according to the Royal Alika Police and Royal Court System of Kalaki.
Multiple eyewitnesses claim that the boy was finishing his lunch on the east side of the lunch hall when a teacher came close to the boy and shot him in the head, and attempted to flee. The Alika Police arrested Griki Foaltimpi at the South Entrance just as he was fleeing.
The Royal Alika Police has stated that Foaltimpi had a grievance for Zhulgan ever since a Zhulgani terrorist killed his parents. He was also undergoing a mental rehabilitation 2 weeks prior to the incident. (THIS IS A DEVELEOPING STORY - CHECK BACK FOR MORE LATER) (OOC: @Kobegr01)
The Daily Penguin
Kalaki has signed a package for 14 MRAD Air Defense Systems of Krauanagaz (@Kobegr01test_tube) which will bolster Krauanagaz’s Air Defenses and support the protection of citizens from Zhulgani attacks.
The Daily Penguin - Kalaki
The Ministry of Defense has increased spending from 2.6% of GDP to 3.5%. With new proposed tanks, aircraft, and ships being pushed to start production in the next two months.
The Daily Penguin - Kalaki
The Royal Geological Survey of Kalaki has uncovered up to 800 million barrels of oil untouched under the Pyglidin Ice Sheet. The Ministry of Natural Resources has stated “This is a new groundbreaking discovery for Kalaki and the international community as a whole. We all know that Marinex has faced challenges, and increased oil prices worldwide, but the discovery of the Hyglipio Oil Field will decrease prices, increase energy production worldwide, and help our local economy.”
The Marica Journal MLN Ship comes in close quarters with Zhulgani Naval Ship - At 12:24 PM CST, a Marica Liberation Navy ship, escorting a container ship through the Gulf of Good Omen, came 2 meters from being collided by a Zhulgani Naval ship. Captain Travier Selesky said “If they collided with us on purpose, then it could’ve been a very big escalation in the current ongoing Krauanagaz-Zhulgan War.” The condition during the time of the incident was “Relatively clear, with Moderate to Good visiblity” (Kalaki Weather Ministry)
The Daily Penguin - Kalaki
Kalaki has refitted 3 destroyers for the Autonomous Duchy of Olasta, and 5 AID-70 Fighters. This package will help Olasta become more independent and not rely on Kalaki Air Forces or Naval Forces.
The Daily Penguin - Kalaki
The Kingdom of Kalaki has declared neutrality in the Akarinian-Severin Bay War. Kalaki has called out Akarina for multiple problems with breakaway states, such as the Ito Island Incident.
The Marica Journal Marica increases arms production - The Liberators of Marica (the Army) have increased arms production, which stated by the Liberators “will be sold to [REDACTED].”
The Daily Penguin - Kalaki
The Kalaki Emergency Managament and Response Ministry (KEMARM) has increased the building of refugee shelters in Kalaki as the Gulf War grinds into its 6th week with no end in sight. MizdikoHypo has also announced an increase in production of microgrid systems to “Support Krauanagaz as critical infrastructure (mainly energy) has been taken offline” by Zhulgani attacks.
The Daily Penguin - Kalaki || The Marica Journal || Roiwek Times | Wolrdwide Triangle Alliance states concern over breakstates in Akarina - The Triangle Alliance (Marica, Kalaki, and San Marsico) has stated concerns over breakaway states and casualties. The TA has also voiced concerns about Akarina annexing back these breakaway states, with Ito Island being the worst of the two most recent, clocking at 40,000+ dead. The Trinagle Alliance has requested Akarina to use diplomatic methods of negotiation instead of going to war.
Roiwek Times | In San Marsico San Marisco increases military vehicle production - San Marsico has announced increased refitting of GAD-99 Systems for Alcoalitania, and possibly, Vrigny, as tensions rise in the region.
Newer M2-7 Raptors will also come as part of this deal, along with the “Ol’ Reliables” coming in the form of M2-5 Savtiks. //// Uni Padik
The Marica Journal
The Marica Liberator’s Army (MLA) has started intense training on existing soldiers and new recruits, with a lot of the exercise courses hinting at a support of Alcoalitania and Vrigny forces as tensions rise and security falls.
The Daily Penguin - Kalaki
Kalaki has halted humanitarian aid deliveries on the ground as a result of the recent attack on a medical convoy. The Royal Ministry of Defense has stated “From this point onward, Kalaki will start using primarily humanitarian aid drops via the sky, instead of using ground vehicles for the safety of personnel.” Kalaki has started investigations with the Krauagazan Defense Command and allied nations.
The Daily Penguin - Kalaki
An oil train derailed near the Port of Alika spilling 1,000 Barrels worth of fuel into a residential area. A radius of 2 miles has been declared a temporary exclusion zone, with 2 million people living in the soon-to-be erected exclusion zone. The Royal Alika Police have started evacuating citizens in the area. Kalaki has asked the international community for aid in cleanup and humanitarian aid.
The Daily Penguin - Kalaki
The Defense Ministry of Kalaki has warned Kalakian citizens to evacuate Kliegme in preparation for a war. Kalaki has also asked for international partners to the same as well in Termina.
Roiwek Times | In San Marsico San Marsico announces temporary halt to aid packages - Following the decision of the World Forum, San Marsico has announced a temporary halt to Air Defense packages for Krauanagaz, stating concerns with economic losses tied with blockades. //// Quin Gruyaka