The DDS have unleashed their new ground attack weapons in a devastating assault on the Utrek forces on Loeuss before an offensive by the DDS/Dino forces there. Two Rome OPV fitted with a development version of the ground attack module (which has a pre-production version of the Z5g) launched a bombardment of Utrek forces in the Eltrar Valley. Two Pulsar bombers, said to be equipped with SAS2 targetting equipment, also launched an attack with an unspecified conventionally armed version of the DDS space-ground missile. The Pulsars are said to have hit major Utrek positions behind the front line including the GHQ of General Wellox, the C.O. of Utrek forces on Loeuss. Unconfirmed reports say he was killed or at least badly wounded in the attack.
Both ASUs (Active Service Units) of the SS-D operating on Loeuss also attacked ammo dumps and the fire control centre of the Utrek artillery. The Dinomark XTs operating with the ground forces also attacked positions behind the lines though were chased off by Utrek UCAV interceptors. One Dinomark received minor damage resulting in 2 crew members being badly injured.
After the bombardment the Allied forces launched an attack under artillery and Dinomark cover. The attack was spearheaded by the powerful 3rd Armoured Brigade of the Dino Army and 3 DDS Infantry Brigades. At the end of the day the Allies had advanced 30km and seized highly strategic positions along the valley.
The next day the Utrekians attempted a counterattack but were repulsed. Over 10,000 Utrek soldiers were taken prisoner and now the Allies hold the advantage on Loeuss.
