Aug 31, 2020. Nuclear detonations confirmed, DC attack falters.

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RFNN Weekly Report
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"Who amongst you authorized this strike? WHO!!! No single man in this room has the courage to speak? Do you know what this means? We are no longer engaged in a war over oil, land, or riches. America sees this as a war for revenge now. Do you realize that any chance at peace, or a future relationship is now [expletive] because someone had the nerve to launch a nuclear strike WITHOUT MY [expletive] AUTHORITY??? You should be ashamed to call yourselves Russians."

These are the words of the Spetsnaz Brigade Commander Yarakov following confirmation that two nuclear devices detonated in the western United States. The devices were two high-yield 40 MT warheads mounted on ICBM platforms. The missiles penetrated Americas missile shield, which had been compromised by a combination of sorties and anti-sat missile launches. The bomb directed at Las Vegas malfunctioned and detonated prematurly at 30,000 feet. Casualty reports are still incoming, but a five-mile area radiating from the city center is reported to have been "incinerated." The Los Angeles bomb detonated at 500 feet. The city is expected to lose it's entire population.

It has become apparent that the Politburo went over the Commander's head in ordering the strike, and it appears that the cabinet overruled the President, who earlier declared nuclear munitions "Out of the equation."

The events that transpired effected more then American-Russian relations. European officials quickly condemned the strike, and while the two powers are at war, European leaders offered condolences to America.

"Our deepest sympathy for the deaths incurred as a result of the Russian Nuclear Initiative. While we may be at war, this coalition has made every effort to avoid any civilian casualties. The actions of those vodka drinking pigs is deplorable. Again, our deepest sympathy."

The Euros backed up the rhetoric with harsh actions against the motherland. We are being sandwiched at the moment, with only six territories secured. On the American front Grissom, Springfield, Shenandoah, and Campbell are all in Russian hands. Our DC and Reagan Seabase raids both fell flat, resulting in yet another retreat into the American heartland.

The other, even more dramatic blow to Russian war efforts is the newly born uncertainty of the Chinese. They continue to supply our forces with munitions, but are now reconsitering full military aid. Reports have leaked that a pivitol point of the negotiations was that, upon conquering America, China would have full control over the western half. Obviously, this is no longer feasable. Additionally, India has threatened China with war should they join forces with the "NewSSR."

Reminders:
All citizens that evacuated to China are ordered to leave the country at once. Relations are becoming strained and, for your safety, China is not the place to be. Mongolia and The United Republic of Korea pledged neutrality in this war, and are consitered to be safe for Russian evacuees.

Stay safe.

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