The land-based air force launched their missions one after another, handling both air and ground tasks that filled their assignment schedule. They could only mechanically take off time and again, attack, be shot down, or return alive to prepare for the next mission.
The defensive line of the Gazalin Empire had already contracted by one-third. Out of more than 30 cities, ten had fallen into the hands of the Leray Federation, primarily distributed in the Western Hemisphere. The successful simultaneous landings by the Federation in both hemispheres had put the Gazalin Empire Army in a predicament of fighting on two fronts. However, given the relatively solid and complete defensive constructions, although the situation was tense, it was far from collapsing. Apart from unceasing resistance, most of the Imperial Army engaged in constant contraction and retreat. Many places were evacuated proactively.
