History of Chernarussian Conflict

August, 2009: The Autumn Crisis

The Chernarussian movement of the Red Star (ChDKZ - "Chedaki") militia forces took control of the most developped part of the country, south Zagoria, and gained access to harbours, trade routes, etc. This effort was coordinated by three primary warlords of the ChDKZ,

Matvei Albika,

A veteran of the chechen war of the 90s and former islamic extremist.
Led the northern militia of Krasnostav during the crisis.
Today, effectively the Dictator of the Chernarussian Socialist Republic.

Dimitry Khavazh,

From Russia originally, though not with love.
Led the Chernarussian Socialist Party Secret Police.
Today, the Governor of Pusta political prison.

Pavel Movladi,

Former Chernarussian Army officer.
Led the central militia of Stary Sobor during the crisis.
Today, the minister of agriculture for the Chernarussian Socialist Party.

September-October, 2009: Operation Harvest Red

Operation Harvest Red 4-player Coop Campaign

Amidst reports of severe civilian casualties in the newly formed Chernarussian Socialist Republic, the Russian Federation pushes the UN to intervene. Why Russia would care however remains a mystery. Zagoria is only culturally Russian.

8th October, A combined force of Chernarussian Government Forces and the USMC 27th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct a ground, amphibious and air invasion of southern Zagoria. They aim to displace the ChDKZ forces communist forces in Chernogorsk. During the initial days of the invasion, numerous mass graves and the executions of political prisoners take place. The international community is appalled.

9th October, A communist leaning coup grips the Chernarussian Government led by the Army, resulting in the killing of Prime Minister Alexander Baranov in Novigrad. Essentially, the Chernarussian Socialist Republic is declared all throughout the nation, and the CDF and ChDKZ become indistinguishable. How the Chernarussian Defence Force ground invasion of Zagoria will interact with USMC forces becomes unclear. Conflict between the USMC and CDF becomes a reality.

11th October, A week after the invasion, the USMC has consolidated their position by establishing both Camp Smith near Chernogorsk and Forward Operating Base Manhattan near Krasnostav, on the Russian border. The Russian government argues they should extend the police action to complete annexation by Russia. Russian Federation Troops amass near the border with orders to relieve the USMC of their hold on Zagoria. The US Army, having now taken a foothold in the rest of Chernarussia prepare to withdraw fully. The international community waits with baited breath, the USMC expect either all out war or a complete withdrawal of the 27th MEU.

16th October, Five days later, Moscow's Red Square is the target of a major terrorist attack. 53 people die in the bombing. The ChDKZ claim credit for the bombing as retribution for the Russian led international community's interest in Chernarussia. Using the event as ample evidence for their necessity in Chernarussia, the Russian Federation declares full annexation of the country, setting the 19th of October as their official hand-off date, requesting the USMC be prepared for full withdrawal by then.

17th October, Russian forces storm over the border, attacking USMC patrols, checkpoints, observation posts and ultimately sacking FOB Manhattan. The 27th MEU digs in at Camp Smith, expecting to fight tooth and nail with the Russian invasion, alas they are ordered to withdraw to avert potential world war. By the end of the month Russia had completely occupied the Chernarussian Socialist Republic. In response the ChDKZ wage a war of attrition and insurgency in the region of south Zagoria provoking stricter Russian military response.

January, 2011

The OCHA Humanitarian Report, a UN Commission, publishes their findings on occupied Chernarussia.