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Passenger Plane Intercepted: We can now report that the passenger jet that was intercepted by IHAF S1 Squadron had been suffering from severe technical issues. At least, that is according to the Ministry of Transportation, who is investigating the case.

DSDH Director Bach issued the following statement

At approximately 8:13PM Orbis time, HA 442 entered Hungadadian airspace from the west. Air Traffic Control attempted to contact the plane in order to give it directions. HA 442 did not respond.

The Air Force also watches over Hungadadian airspace (through a program called HADS) and was concerned when it noticed HA 442 changing direction and heading for restricted airspace at around 8:16PM Orbis time. HADS immeadiatley notitied the S1 Squadron, and fighter jets were scrambled. The Emperor was briefed. HA 442 had now become a threat to national security.

IHAF planes sucessfully intercepted the aircraft at approximately 8:19PM UTC. Communications were attempted on all freqencies, to no avail. The pilots inside, seemed to be stressed, and moving frantically. They did not notice the two fighter jets beside them. Warning shots were fired at 8:23PM Orbis time. The pilots onboard HA 442 noticed, and were directed to land at Lionsgate Air Force Base. All 127 passengers and crew were security screened, and released.

At this time, the MoT is currently investigating. Although a severe technical fault is suspected, we ask that you not speculate the cause of this threat.

Thank you.

EMM and Military Operation: His Majesty called an EMM yesterday. We speculated that the HA 442 event would have been the reason, however, the Emperor made a surpise announcement yesterday.

"I called an EMM today because I was alerted to the fact that one of our allies needed help in a fight. It was the fight against terror. Terrorism cannot continue to co-exist with civilised society, and therefore, Hungadada has vowed today, to help in the efforts to end these vile actions that ruin lives. I hereby announce Operation Good Riddance launched."

His Majesty also launched Operation Good Riddance, which will send a total of 14,000 troops to the Middle East to fight terror alongisde our allies. Tanks, an aircraft carrier, aircraft, and special forces are all being mobilised. These will all be sent after compuslory military excerises are complete tomorrow. According to a senior member inside the Palace, HIS (Hungadadian Intelligence Service) has also been placed on high alert, and is reviewing protocols on intelligence collection andsharing, and terrorisim prevention.

That will end today's broadcast.