North Pole-- In what seemed like a deliberate attempt to destroy Christmas Russian fleets attacked the North Pole and have surrounded Santa Claus' compound. The dramatic events began to unfold yesterday within hours of a statement released by the Kremlin that Russia was going to claim much of the the North Pole.

After 6 hours of heavy small arms fire the Russian Fleet submerged their country's flag beneath the Pole signifying their claim to ownership of the land mass.

Officials representing Santa Claus' workshop released the following statement. "We are outraged and dismayed at this blatant illegal attempt to overthrow our sovereign nation. Just think of the children around the world who will not get toys this year."

During the fighting over 30 elves were killed and 26 were wounded. Russian officials have released video footage of recent POWs that include Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer and the Abominable Snowman.

No further comment has been issued by the Kremlin.

In related news the Island of Misfit Toys released this following statement. "We, the misfit toys of the world, vehemently disagree with the recent aggression by the Russian Govt., we would love to honor our alliance with Claus, but who is going to be scared of a Jack in the box named Charlie or a polka dotted elephant..."

Stay tuned to further updates...

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