General Douka and the collection of soldiers loyal to him, have been waging constant skirmishes against Raven's Rock loyal to the coup government in Moscow since May 18th of 2024. Although Douka had avoided any pitched battles, on the morning of the 13th of July he, and the four thousand soldiers under his command found themselves surrounded by the Raven's Rock forces which had penned General Douka and his men in four sides, maneuvering him into a trap and surrounding him. General Douka was able, by concentrating his men, with a minimal screen force, able to break open the trap, but coup forces pursued him and his men relentlessly.