Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 1402 - 1101: Conflict Erupts

Chapter 1402: Chapter 1101: Conflict Erupts

While Wang Ye, Shao Yigu, and others were busy preparing for a sleepless night, the South Ossetia region was already ablaze with artillery fire!

With their larger numbers attacking the less prepared, Georgia’s forces advanced smoothly. By the attack launched at dawn, they had already captured nearly half of the South Ossetia region, with their troops heading straight for the capital, Tskhinvali.

Tskhinvali was in chaos. Although they had been notified earlier that Georgian forces were assembling and might launch an attack on South Ossetia, they were somewhat prepared.

Still, the disparity in strength was considerable. Previously, whenever Georgia made minor skirmishes, sending only small troops for attacks, the local armed forces of South Ossetia were able to resist.

But this time was different. Georgia had mobilized all its forces, deploying any movable armored vehicles, airplanes, tanks, etc. South Ossetia simply couldn’t withstand and hence suffered defeat after defeat.

The regional leaders of South Ossetia were like ants on a hot pot, extremely anxious, and their hopes were all placed on Russia. If Russia was unwilling to intervene, the situation would become dire...

"How is it, any response from Moscow? What did they say?"

Inside the government building in Tskhinvali, lights blazing, several top officials gathered in the Meeting Room, anxiously awaiting news from Moscow.

"Not yet, the incident happened suddenly, and the Kremlin has gone to attend the Olympic Opening Ceremony. They also need to urgently convene senior officials for a discussion, it won’t be so quick. But I expect news soon because Moscow wouldn’t just watch South Ossetia being occupied by Georgia."

"Ah, that’s hard to say. Georgia brazenly invaded South Ossetia, and if you tell me no one’s backing them, I wouldn’t believe it. I’m skeptical whether Moscow would dare to offend the supporters behind Georgia, so we better start making preparations early."

"Nonsense! Moscow has always been good to us, and as far as I know, the Caucasus Military Region has many elite troops; perhaps they have already dispatched the army to support us..."

The Meeting Room was abuzz with different opinions.

Some felt it was hopeless this time; Russia might not intervene, and they should think of an escape route sooner because in a few more hours, Georgia’s troops might reach the capital.

While others had full confidence in Russia, firmly believing they wouldn’t be abandoned and just needed to wait for rescue.

Despite the overwhelming and unstoppable force of Georgian troops, if the elite troops from Russia’s North Caucasus Military Region were to strike, they could immediately drive the Georgian forces back to their hometown!

At that moment, a phone call from Shao Yigu came through.

The Meeting Room immediately fell silent, and after the Governor of South Ossetia finished the call with Shao Yigu, expressions turned to both shock and joy.

Shocked because Russia did not plan to intervene directly, but joyful because Russia wouldn’t just sit by idly; everything was arranged, even the plans for after driving out Georgian forces.

This confirmed that Moscow still held South Ossetia in high regard and attached great importance to it!

Now the only concern was whether Wagner Security Company really had the capability to defeat Georgia’s regular army...

While Georgia was not a major power and its army was just over twenty thousand, still, that was a considerable number and a regular army at that. Could a security company like Wagner truly compete with a regular army?

After more discussion, the Governor, with broader insights and more knowledge about Wagner’s actual strength, made the final decision.

"If Moscow dares to make such arrangements, it means there’s absolutely no problem.

I’ve heard about Wagner Company; they’ve reportedly become the ’King of Africa’, controlling many regions and tribes, extremely powerful!

Besides, if Wagner fails against Georgia’s army, wouldn’t the elite troops of the Caucasus Military Region step in? They surely won’t just stand by.

At the very least, Wagner’s strength is greater than ours; their support can slow down the advance of Georgia’s troops and relieve our critical situation.

Everyone shouldn’t just wait here; go do what you must.

It might take some time before Wagner’s people arrive, and this gap is the most dangerous!

We have to rely on our own strength to resist Georgia’s army; it would be a big joke if Wagner’s people haven’t arrived yet and we’re already fully occupied..."

Everyone nodded in agreement; indeed, facing the offensive from Georgia’s troops, South Ossetia indeed looked poorly prepared.

It was nearly instant defeat with very little proper resistance.

But this couldn’t all be blamed on South Ossetia’s inadequacy; after all, it’s just an autonomous state with a few hundred thousand people, weak local armed forces, and outdated weapons and equipment.

Previously, Georgia hadn’t resolved to solve the issue by force, hence the small intensity of conflicts; that’s why South Ossetia had managed to hold on until now.

But once Georgia decided to take harsh measures, relying solely on South Ossetia’s own strength, resisting truly was impossible.