The situation in Myanmar continues to escalate as the military junta faces increasing challenges both from within and along its borders. Soe Win, the second in command of the State Administration Council (SAC), has been missing following a drone attack. Concurrently, the Myanmar army's offensive in Myawaddy has been largely ineffective, with the junta failing to regain significant territory since Operation 1027 began. This area remains a focal point of conflict, as junta troops are reportedly regrouping to attack revolutionary groups stationed at the 275th Infantry Battalion, supported by the 55th Light Infantry Division. The opposition forces, including the Karen National Union, are actively resisting, further depleting the junta's resources and capturing a range of weapons. This internal turmoil is compounded by a rise in defections and military losses, leading analysts to speculate about the potential collapse of the junta's control. Additionally, Thailand, under Prime Minister Thavisin, is intensifying its border surveillance using drones and aircraft due to ongoing clashes and airstrikes near its border with Myanmar. Thai officials, including the Foreign Minister and Defense Minister, have visited Mae Sot to oversee the situation, emphasizing the regional implications of Myanmar's instability.
The Myanmar junta recaptured the town of Myawaddy, an important trading hub on the border with Thailand, reversing a key victory for resistance soldiers who seized it nearly two weeks ago, a rebel spokesman said. https://t.co/AZhsAnAgbG
Thailand downplays risk as Myanmar sends troops to key border town Number of refugees in Thai temporary shelters falls to 600, foreign minister says: https://t.co/ZXC4sMbFwu https://t.co/OPrgI1qaIm
Once again, Thai media reporting on the situation in Myawaddy is completely woeful and largely wrong. See this post for a recent sit-rep. https://t.co/056PHioViN
Analysis | Hundreds of civil war victims treated every day as Myanmar chaos spills over Thailand border. 🔗 Read more https://t.co/1dsCDvjoQb
Myanmar rebel group says it withdraws from key town on Thai border https://t.co/T7niutwBEb https://t.co/iu0s4pasze
Some quick (long) notes on Myawaddy after some Junta troops launched a photo-op raising a flag at the crucial LIB-275 base near the city. tldr: no significant strategic shift, similar situation to a fortnight ago, political dynamics have changed and will need to be addressed… https://t.co/leO4rk3amF
With all these surrenders in various parts of the country, the opposition often depletes the army’s personnel and captures a wide range of weapons. The junta’s demise may be coming soon, writes @JoshKurlantzick. https://t.co/B6BjkyGWX5
Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, Defense Minister Suthin Klangsaeng, and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited Mae Sot together today. Parnpree now heads the government committee responsible for the situation along the Thailand-Myanmar border. Suthin and Anutin… https://t.co/7ocmN8CRSi
1) #Thailand's Air Force is using drones & aircraft to conduct surveillance of the #Thai - #Myanmar border due to continued clashes between the Myanmar army and rebel forces & air strikes by Myanmar's air force near the Thai border. Thailand PM @Thavisin has formally formed a… https://t.co/JVQUA0lJ3A
Myanmar's junta troops in Myawaddy are reportedly regrouping in preparation to attack revolutionary groups at the 275th Infantry Battalion, according to news reports. They will be supported by the 55th Light Infantry Division. The Karen National Union and its allies stated in a… https://t.co/LTZTSMgz7d
The Myanmar army is experiencing a rapid rise in defections and military losses, posing questions about the continued viability of the junta’s grip on power, writes @JoshKurlantzick. https://t.co/8VGXQYtvmv
Soe Win, SAC's #2, remains MIA after a drone attack. The Sit Tat's offensive in Myawaddy has fizzled. Indeed they've recaptured little territory lost since Op 1027 began. Drones buzzing Naypyitaw. #Myanmar's opposition is getting into the SAC's headspace. https://t.co/yE5qYVLQy8