2012 - United Arab Emirates - Fujairah
Fictional
A failed Omani coup coupled with the tension of the Arab Spring? It was no surprise that civil war erupted in the Kingdom to the South. Taking advantage of spotty border security and limited military presence, a cohort of rebels seizes the opportunity to strike out North and pillage the riches of the UAE’s Eastern shipping hubs.
Keen to gain a stronger political foothold in the Gulf, Russia responds to the UAE’s international request for military aid, offering the services of a mixed-regiment air detachment as well as mechanised infantry support.
You are a Su-25 pilot deployed to Fujairah under Russian military aid. While not the most modern of craft, the ‘Grach‘ is a perfect tool to deal with the rebellion and restore order to the Gulf. In cooperation with the UAE military and the Russian ground forces, you will perform close air support and counter-insurgency op