Nolvik's Intervention in Akarus

Following the fall of Andropen, Akarusian and AU forces dug in along Svorta River. The move was a stalling tactic intended to delay the Nolvish advance until Atermia Union forces could arrive in large numbers on the frontlines. Overwhelming allied air and naval superiority had already quickly turned the campaign into a costly fight for Nolvik.

The first major counterattack came on October 4th, following the signing of the ceasefire with Adler. With the signing of the ceasefire Nolvik withdrew most of its reserve forces from the Adler front, deploying them towards Akarus. Attempting to press the advantage before the enemy reinforcements arrived, allied forces launched a major attack in the Second Battle of Andropen. The initial attack successfully reclaimed Andropen north of the Svorta river, but progress quickly began to slow despite heavy Nolvish losses

On October 12th, Union forces launched an attack across the Svorta into northern Vianden. The river had created a large salient in the region, which the allied attack attempted to exploit. The major combined arms offensive proved to be a major success, and within two days the resulting breakthrough threatened to fully encircle thousands of Nolvish troops. Allied forces used the opening to rapidly advanced south through the Vianden region. The success of the offensive resulted in Nolvish troops being fully repelled from Andropen on October 18th. By October 22nd, allied forces were nearing Vianden. That day an amphibious assault was launched on the city.

Adler issued an ultimatum to Nolvik on October 23rd, with 72 hours to respond. Nolvik did not respond to the ultimatum, and on October 26th Adler reopened hostilities.