On 24 September Russian citizens, loosely backed by the Russian government began entering Alaskan territory in an effort to help halt the Zombie invasion north. At first many were untrusting of the foreigners who claimed they were there simply to assist the American police forces. After several weeks the Russian population in Bethel, Alaska had spiked to almost 600 people. The Russian armed forces turned against the Alaskans and occupied Anchorage, fortifying their position in the west. Large amounts of oil were seized or destroyed by the initial Russian uprising. Six days later a large band of Alaskan citizens took up arms against the Russians in Anchorage. The Battle of Anchorage had begun, and on the first day the Alaskan citizens were routed, taking heavy civilian casualties. On 5 Octo