Early this morning, new airstrikes landed in the northern jungles as a renewed offensive from the rebel Doinamese Liberation Army began making gains in the region. After an inconclusive general offensive last year pushed the rebels in their northern stronghold, the civil war in the country had ground to a stalemate. With a lack of a decisive victory, General Vo Tan Phuoc pursued a policy of search and destroy to root out the DLA in their stronghold region to limited success. Casualties on both sides were significant, with the close in jungle fighting eliminating much of the advantages enjoyed by the regular army.
Foreign military analysis indicates that the Doinamese Army has likely expended much of its combat power in the region. Significant losses in armor and manpower on the ground has diminished its ability to conduct further operations and keep up the pressure on the DLA. This is likely why in recent days the rebel army has begun a limited offensive south, already retaking much of the towns and villages that were lost in last years offensive.
Likely attempting to halt their push south, the Doinamese Air Force has recommenced their bombing campaign of the region, which petered off with the change in tactics by the Army. Local reports indicated that the Air Force has now begun coordinating with the Army in an attempt to make up for lost combat power in repelling the Rebels, though this shows little sign in slowing their southward advance.
Further reports indicated that the DLAs recent successes are emboldening further recruitment among the average population of Doi Nam, who are growing increasingly dissatisfied with President Vuong Duy Tam’s authoritarian rule. Multiple protests have broken out in cities across the country, with many bearing a pro-democratic stance. These protests, so far, have been met with violence from the government. Many, therefore, are turning towards enlistment with the DLA.
Reportedly, some of these recruits from other areas are being directed to start up their own areas of DLA resistance. 3D-printed firearms have been seen on the front-lines in DLA service, and it is likely that such weapons are being disseminated to other rebel cells within the country. No official statements have been made by the Doinamese government, with most government sources stating that the situation is being handled and that the rebels are soon to be defeated.
