To Kill The Dragon II

PLEASE PUT ANY FEEDBACK OR SUGGESTIONS IN THE COMMENTS Date: Monday, March 27, 2017 Nigeria - A Month In: A full week has passed since the commencement of the U. S. Coalition's operation in Nigeria—an operation that thus far can be deemed a resounding success. Coastal military facilities have been obliterated, reshaping the country's strategic landscape. Coastal Facilities Demolished: Precision strikes delivered by B-52s and British Tornados have effectively rendered coastal airbases inoperable. B-1 bombers have launched cruise missiles with pinpoint accuracy, significantly impacting the Nigerian capital, Abuja. SEAD/DEAD Operations: The U. S. and its coalition partners executed Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD) and Destruction of Enemy Air Defenses (DEAD) missions with remarkable efficiency. F-16s and F-35s played a pivotal role in this endeavor. Air Superiority Established: For the initial days of the campaign, F-35s maintained air superiority, dealing a substantial blow to the operational capacity of the Nigerian Air Force. Unfortunate Incident: However, during the early stages of the campaign, an unexpected incident unfolded. A PLAAF J-8 aircraft inadvertently engaged the USS Ticonderoga (CG-47) while performing low-altitude maneuvers. According to the Chinese version of events, the J-8 pilot reacted to a Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) alert, leading to the discharge of the aircraft's weaponry onto the destroyer's sensor and power systems. In response, CG-47 took defensive action, resulting in the downing of the PLAAF aircraft. Geopolitical Fallout: The incident triggered widespread chaos within the political landscape, exacerbating tensions between the United States and China to levels not witnessed since the Cold War. Responding to this escalation, the United States promptly redeployed three Carrier Strike Groups (CVBGs) to the South and East China Sea, bolstering deterrence efforts. Additionally, the United States initiated diplomatic overtures, forging st