Chapter 1603: Chapter 737: Justice
Kennedy intensified his tone, “The island has relatively flat and open terrain where an improvised runway capable of accommodating C-130 transport planes can be urgently laid out. Once we control this area, we can construct it into a forward logistics hub, an aviation transit station, and an electronic listening post.”
“Our fighter jets can make ergency landings and refuel and reload here, significantly reducing response ti. Transport planes can directly deliver supplies and personnel close to the front lines, reducing reliance on vulnerable sea transport. More importantly, we can deploy long-range rocket launchers and tactical missiles here, with ranges capable of covering the entire Northern Maine coastline and so inland areas, greatly enhancing our capability and sustainability in delivering firepower ashore.”
Casare nodded in agreent, adding, “Boss, Minister Kennedy’s analysis makes a lot of sense. We are now fighting at the doorstep of others; no matter how long our fist extends, it doesn’t work if our footing is unstable. Machias Seal Island is a foothold that allows us to stand firm. But…”
“The risks are equally enormous. Although the island is unclaid, it is nonetheless part of the North Arican Continental Shelf, and Canada has always regarded it as its own. Once we dispatch troops to occupy it, we are directly challenging Canada’s sovereignty claim. Ottawa will certainly not stand idly by. Protests are inevitable, and it is more likely that they will change their currently neutral stance, or even join in directly due to U.S. lobbying or their own security concerns. At that ti, we will face the united pressure of both the U.S. and Canada.”
Victor habitually pulled out a Marlboro, but didn’t light it imdiately, rely fiddled with it in his hand.
In the carriage was just the noise of the train running and Victor’s fingers rubbing against the cigar. Kennedy and Casare knew this was the leader’s habit when he was intensely pondering and weighing decisions.
About two minutes later, Victor suddenly turned around, the hesitation in his eyes replaced by decisiveness. He struck a match with a “snap,” lighting up the cigar, taking a deep drag, as thick smoke slowly seeped from his mouth and nose.
“I approved it.”
He looked at Kennedy and Casare, “We must move before the Aricans, especially the Canadians realize it, and create a fait accompli! By the ti they are protesting noisily, our bulldozers and engineers will have already landed and started building the runway!”
“Tell the guys, they might encounter light resistance from the Canadian Coast Guard. In principle, avoid initiating fire, but if the other side forcibly obstructs, use all necessary ans to eliminate interference and ensure the task of occupation is completed! The responsibility is mine!”
“Yes, Leader!” Kennedy imdiately stood up straight, a trace of excitent and gravity flashing across his face.
Victor paced back to his seat, exhaled a smoke ring, and continued, “After landing, imdiately start building an improvised runway, radar station, and defensive works. We must prepare for a prolonged attrition war at sea and in the air with the U.S. Military and possibly the Canadian Army. Machias Island will be a nail hamred at the door of the North Atlantic!”
“anwhile, have Lunacharsky hold another press conference, announcing to global dia.”
“All of xico’s military actions are fundantally not intended to occupy U.S. territory, but to respond to the cries of our compatriots’ blood and tears! We only ask for justice! We urge once again and are willing to give the U.S. Governnt one last opportunity to imdiately take effective action to severely punish all perpetrators of violence in Maine, those whose hands are stained with the blood of our xican citizens, to fully dissolve those extremist militia organizations, and to pay adequate compensation to the families of the victims, publicly apologize!”
“Provided the U.S. can do these things, demonstrating enough sincerity and action, our xican Army will imdiately cease all military actions and orderly withdraw from Maine and related waters! We desire peace, but we desire justice even more!”
Casare understood and imdiately recorded it down.
He knew that this statent was both addressed to the international community and aid at further dividing the internal U.S., putting sustained pressure on the beleaguered Washington authorities.
Occupying strategic locations while upholding the banner of “justice,” this is Victor’s consistent style.
The U.S. certainly wouldn’t really arrest anyone.
Fight!
Let’s see how capable India is.
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