"What? The Russians have suffered heavy losses in their offensive on the Balkan Peninsula?" Carlo stood up in surprise, looking incredulously at Kadir, the director of the Royal Security Intelligence Bureau.
"Yes, Your Majesty," Kadir nodded, explaining, "The Russian forces and the Ottoman Army have engaged in fierce battles around Plevna. The Ottoman Empire has not been able to reclaim Puxika Pass, and the Russian forces have not been able to capture Plevna either.
According to telegrams from the front line, the Russian forces have launched three assaults on Plevna, all of which have failed. These assaults have cost the Russians over 50,000 troops, and their forces are now insufficient on the Balkan front line."
Carlo quickly stepped forward, taking the map of the Balkan Region, which was already prepared by Kadir. It was marked with the attack directions of the Russian and Ottoman forces, as well as the battle losses and remaining troop strength on both sides.
