Yumbo War

The Yumbo War (Kadolhan: Рат у Юмбу, Rat u Jumbu) was an armed conflict waged by the Front for the People's Liberation of Yumbo against Kadolha and its colony the Protectorate of Yumbo.

2022
The conflict officially began on 30 September 2022, days later followed by several more uprisings in the northern and eastern parts of Yumbo. The National Republican Aerospace Forces began bombing operations involving the usage of napalm and cluster munitions against rebel forces on the day the conflict began, and since then there have been more reports of indiscriminate bombing.

On 4 October, the Front for the People's Liberation of Yumbo captured the city of Lohuku.

On 5 October, the rebels have started making considerable territorial gains in the north. First reports of defections from the Yumbo Colonial Guard on this day. On the same day, the Commonwealth Liberation Army is formed, a Kuso-Bloodian-supported anti-colonial movement, which was officially designated as a terrorist organization by the Government of Kadolha.

On 7 October, the Kadolhan Foreign Legion begins its operations against the rebels in eastern Yumbo.

As of 8 October, the city of Kahava is being contested between the FNOJ and the Yumbo Colonial Guard. The advance towards the cities of Maukase and Kovese is also prompting for more urban battles.

On 12 October, the north of Kohara falls quickly. More rebel advances in most of eastern Yumbo.

On 15 October, FNOJ launches an offensive in west Luva, with the primary objective of capturing the city of Hakusa. More rebel cells begin to appear.

On 24 October, Kadolhan forces start making minor advances in east Poche. This day is marked by multiple air strikes carried out against rebel targets. Lohuku is devastatingly hit by conventional bombs and cluster munitions.

25–26 October, rebels are pushing further to Kovese, Baure, Maukase and Kode.

On 30 October, rebels secured a path towards Kovese, remaining forces of the colonial military retreat towards the city. On the same day, their advance towards Baure is stalled.

On 1 November, the Kadolhan forces are pushing further into rebel-controlled territory in east Poche, though are not able to hold against their advance towards Kode. More rebel advances in Ovoske.

On 2 November, rebels successfully secure a path to Maukase. The Colonial Guard is unable to stand their ground in many areas of the country.

On 5 November, the rebels manage to secure a path to Kode. The Battle of Kovese begins.

On 8 November, the Battle of Maukase begins.

On 9 November, the rebels defeat the Colonial Guard in the Battle of Kahava, successfully capturing the city.

On 10 November, the Battle of Kode begins, fought between the rebels and the Kadolhan Foreign Legion.

On 12 November, rebel forces are slowly advancing towards Hakusa. The Commonwealth Liberation Army is officially deployed in Yumbo.

14–18 November, allied forces are suffering heavy casualties in the north of the country. A minor advancement was made, but the rebels have successfully taken control of the majority of Kohara. In this period, more Colonial Guard personnel are abandoning their positions, surrendering and deserting to the enemy side. This is why have gained more ground in the province of Ovoske and Luva.

On 21 November, the battle of Hakusa begins.

22–30 November, despite the battle of Kode still ongoing, the Kadolhan military is able to liberate more territory from rebel control in eastern Poche. More Kadolhan, as well as Vetan reinforcements are expected to arrive in order to be able to launch an offensive in Poche and Ovoske. Yumbo forces have also been cut off in north Poche and south Kohara, being encircled entirely. More rebel advances confirmed in Luva by the end of the month.

On 2 December, a NRVS is shot down in Kode, with the status of the two pilots unknown. Shortly after, the city of Maukase falls under rebel control, as Yumbo forces are forced to retreat. Rebels also receive reinforcements from the Commonwealth Liberation Army, marking the organization's first major engagement with Kadolhan forces.

3 December, first reports of the presence of the Revivalist Guard Corps 114th Independent Mechanized Guard Battalion and 50th Independent Armored Guard Battalion.

8 December, the battle of Hakusa ends rather quickly with rebel victory, the 16th (Yumbo) Colonial Regiment is forced to retreat.

10 December, rebels claim to have shot down another J-30. No official confirmation from the Kadolhan command.

11 December, colonial forces lose Kovese, one month after the battle had begun. Most reported desertions are happening in the province of Kohara, and because of low morale as well, rebels are gaining ground at a rapid pace.

14–20 December, rebels and CLA fighters eliminate the 4th Colonial Regiment encircled at the provincial border of Poche and Kohara in a quick offensive. During this period, the remaining forces of the 22nd Battalion in north Kovese surrender to the rebels. Vetanian forces push the rebels further away from Govele and liberate more of central Ovoske. More rebel advances in Luva province.

23 December, a rebel pocket is liberated in east Kehto. The Kadolhan military loses ground in southeast Poche.

24–27 December, units of the 4th Legion Motorized Regiment cut off the rebels north of the city of Kode.

28 December, the Battle of Baure begins. Majority of Kohara is under rebel control. Kadolhan and colonial units lose ground in north Poche.

31 December, Kadolhan forces push towards Kode from the north. More territory liberated in east Poche.

2023
1 January, rebels advance further into north Poche and encircle the one of three last remaining colonial units in northern Kohara. Kadolhans prepare for an offensive in Luva and north Poche with the arrival of new reinforcements.

5 January, the Kadolhans win the Battle of Kode. More preparations to push further east.

8 January, Kadolhan forces liberate more territory in east Poche.

13 January, Vetanian forces push further east from central Ovoske.