Heavy Fighting: Government Troops Cornered

Brikvanian troops firing on an enemy's position in a battle in the Malatian Province.

Brikvanian troops in the Malatian Province of Brikvania are being surrounded or expelled from several defensive positions, according to reporters at the frontline.

Many observers claimed Malatian troops disguised as civilians are fighting against the Brikvanians.

According to government officials, the Brikvanian troops are already pulling out from the border areas after coming under intense attacks from ethnic Malatian rebels.

The rebels, who called themselves the Malatian Liberation Front, are believed to be former members of the Malatian Province Home Guards. They numbered around 2,000, but this figure has swelled to 5,000 recently.

Three regiments of the Brikvanian Army are currently in the Malatian Province battling the rebels. However, the rebels are believed to be armed with latest weapons from Malatia.

The Brikvanian Army has lost 3 helicopters and 12 armoured vehicles so far. Most of its troops are not fully equipped to fight battles in the Malatiann Province. Some units complained of lack of helmets and ammunitions.

King Brik II has met with top defence officials last night at Brown Castle. According to Castle's sources, King Brik II was angry at his incompetent defence officials for the failure to secure peace in the Malatian Province.

The Brikvanian Ambassador to Legonia, Prince Loudea, has approached the Legonian government for military assistance. "We have only 5 days supplied of ammunition. How do we fight against the rebels?", said Prince Laoudea.