“God damn it all.”

WW3 AU

Channel: Global Network News (GNN)

Date: March 4th, 2028

Location: Warsaw, Poland — Live

[Opening music fades. Sirens faintly heard in background]

ANCHOR (Studio):

“Good evening. We interrupt regular programming for breaking developments in Eastern Europe.

Moments ago, the Polish Ministry of Defense declared that military forces from the Russian Federation have crossed into Polish territory through Belarus, marking what officials are calling ‘the largest hostile action on European soil since 1939.’”

[Cut to FIELD REPORTER — helmet, flak jacket, shouting over noise]

REPORTER:

“—we’re coming to you live from the outskirts of Białystok, where Polish armored units are engaging what appear to be elements of the Russian VDV and Belarusian mechanized brigades.

Local commanders tell us Belarus opened its western checkpoints overnight, allowing Russian personnel carriers, artillery columns, and airborne units to pass without resistance.”

ANCHOR:

“Belarusian officials deny involvement, claiming Russia acted ‘independently’ and that their borders were ‘breached without authorization.’

However, NATO intelligence claims satellite imagery shows coordinated convoy movements beginning at least 48 hours ago, indicating pre-planned cooperation.”

[Cut to Polish Government Press Conference]

POLISH SPOKESPERSON (translated):

“Let me be clear — this is not a border incident. This is not a misunderstanding.

This is an invasion.

Belarus has enabled Russia’s attack, and we hold both nations responsible for this aggression.”

ANCHOR:

“The Kremlin released a statement moments ago, accusing Poland of ‘provocations against the sovereignty of Belarus’ and claiming today’s actions were defensive. No independent evidence supports these claims.”

[Battle footage — smoke, distant gunfire, helicopters overhead]

REPORTER:

“Just behind me, Polish civilians are being evacuated while air raid sirens continue across several cities. We’ve seen Ka-52 attack helicopters crossing the horizon and what appear to be VDV paratroopers deploying southwest of Grodno.

The situation is escalating by the minute.”

ANCHOR:

“NATO ambassadors are meeting in Brussels for an emergency Article 5 deliberation. If invoked, it could lead to a full-scale multinational conflict.

Analysts warn this could mark the beginning of World War Three.”

REPORTER: (voice shaking slightly)

“We’ll keep broadcasting as long as we can, but the signal may be interrupted if the fighting gets closer. For now, this is GNN, reporting from Poland. Back to you.”

[Broadcast ends with emergency alert graphic]