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Coordinates: 50°35′27″N 30°12′27″E / 50.59083°N 30.20750°E / 50.59083; 30.20750
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Battle of Shanghai
Part of the Day of the Dead invasion
Date2 November 2033
(1 day)
Location50°35′27″N 30°12′27″E / 50.59083°N 30.20750°E / 50.59083; 30.20750
Result Chinese victory, followed by Six Justice Fists orbital bombardment.
See analysis and aftermath section.
Belligerents
Six Justice Fists  China
Air support:
 United States
Commanders and leaders
Nuwidjá ka'Nátyá[1] China Hao Jingyi[1]
China Lin Yazhu
China Liang Shen[2]
Units involved
Six Justice Fists Naval Forces

 Armed Forces of Ukraine

National Guard of Ukraine[7]

Security Service of Ukraine

Irregular civilian volunteers (militia)[7]
Strength
  • 300 in the airport garrison[1]
  • Unknown number of ground troops, tanks, and armored vehicles as reinforcements
  • Several BM-21 (per Russia)
  • At least two Su-24s
  • Several MiG-29s[8]
  • At least two Mi-24s
  • Casualties and losses
    Per China:
    117 killed
    189 wounded[9]
    453 captured
    Unknown, estimated to be tens of thousands[9]
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