Suvanese Resistance Along the Border Collapsed

Malatian troops removing barriers at the border crossing during the invasion of Suva.

Suvanese resistance along its border with Malatia had collapsed in the face of overwhelming invading forces.

Malatian naval, air and ground units backed by hundreds of tanks and armoured vehicles rolled into the tiny Kingdom of Suva and within two days of fighting had reached the outskirt of the Royal Capital, Suvatown.

Maltian troops posing at the border after taking over Suvanese checkpoint.

The invasion of Suva started with heavy bombardment of Suvanese military installations throughout the country in the early hours of the morning.  About 80 Malatian warplanes took part in the offensive, resulting in a casualty of 45 deaths and more than 200 injured.

Four Malatian warships had sailed close to Suvatown, and opened bombardment on the old city coastal defences. It was reported some 200 Malatian naval commandos had attempted to land in Suvatown but were repulsed by Royal Suvanese Army (RSA) troops.

On the ground, elements of RSA 1st and 3rd Rifle Company put up resistance along the border when Malatian troops began pouring across the border.  Anti-tank weapons were deployed and 4 Malatian tanks were damaged during the initial assault. However, Malaitan warplanes took out the RSA's positions and the defenders retreated after 4 hours of heavy fighting.