As Manchuria invades the borders of the zone, Most of the Karplian Warlords react swiftly. Lead by the Karplian Republic in Novosibirsk, The temporary alliance of the Karplian United Front forms. 160,000 soldiers defend against the much smaller Manchurian force, launching missile after missile towards the Manchurian lines. As Manchurian forces enter Gakhov, they are met with overwhelming resistance as citizens and soldiers alike take up arms in defiance of their invaders. The South Army Group of Manchuria is pushed back to the outskirts of the city. Reinforcements arrive in small numbers from Borovsk, with the main force moving into the center of the three cities to defend. Yekavka joins the United Front, sending their large numbers of tank brigades and infantry divisions to Borovsk. When they arrive, the KUF forces' numbers will boost to 200,000.
Karplian Casualties: 21,833 Manchurian Casualties: 19,234
