Rebels Seize More Territories As Fighting Continues

Government troops from the AFBv opening fire on rebels' positions outside Midea.

The fragile ceasefire in the Malatian Province of Brikvania collapsed yesterday as fighting intensifies across the territory between rebel forces and government troops.

The Brikvanian government accused the ethnic Malatian rebels of attacking government forces around the provincial capital of Midea.

The rebels claimed through Radio Provinvial Malatia that they were responding to aggressive attacks by government forces. 

Heavy fighting  have been reported since late last night, when rebel forces attacked government positions about 4 km from Midea. Personnel from the Armed Forces of Brikvania (AFBv) responded with artillery bombardment to repel the rebels.

Fighting continues this morning, with reports indicated that the rebels have seized two  neighbourhoods inside Midea. The city radio station and the main police station are currently being attacked by the rebels. 

The rebels have also threatened to take control of Brik Main Highway 1, which link Midea to Briktown, the capital city of Brikvania. If the rebels succeed in taking control of Main Highway 1, the city of Midea will be surrounded and cut off from the rest of the kingdom. 

As the situation worsened, the Central Government in Briktown has dispatched 180 commandos to reinforce AFBv's positions around Midea.

Lt-Colonel Sir Brik Walter, commander of AFBv forces in Midea, said in a radio statement that more government troops are being poured to defend the small city from the rebels. 

"Our forces have made tactical retreat, and with more reinforcements, we will drive out the rebels soon", said Lt-Colonel Sir Walter. 

More residents from the surrounding areas had seek refuge in Midea, and the main hospital in the city is running out of supply. Some residents have fled to Briktown this morning, fearing that Midea will be captured by the rebels anytime soon.

Meanwhile in Briktown, King Brik II has appealed to Malatia to help stop the fighting. He has also dispatched a special envoy to Legonia to seek urgent military assistance.  

The Malatian government has responded to the appeal, stating that it may request the rebels to stop their advance.