It’s been one month of fighting in Lashio, Shan State since Operation 1027 was re-launched by the Brotherhood Alliance after its ceasefire with the military broke down on July 3. Myanmar’s most powerful ethnic armed force, the United Wa State Army, deployed its troops to protect residents and assets in Lashio. The Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army claimed it had seized control of the northeastern Regional Military Command on July 25.

TRANSCRIPT—What’s happening in Myanmar’s northern Shan State is worth your attention. Let me take a minute to explain,

It’s been over one month since Operation 1027 Second Wave was launched by the Brotherhood Alliance.

Its members, the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army and the Ta’ang National Liberation Army, blame the military for violating a China-brokered ceasefire.

The Brotherhood Alliance also includes the Arakan Army (AA) which launched its own offensive in Arakan State on November 13th.

They have seized over 300 military outposts and 13 towns along the China-Myanmar border. And another 10 towns in Arakan State.

On July 27th, Myanmar’s largest ethnic armed force, the United Wa State Army, deployed to Lashio.

Two days later the MNDAA claimed that it had taken control of the Northeastern Regional Military Command.

If confirmed, this would be the first time in Myanmar’s history that the military lost one of its command headquarters.

Nyi Yang, the UWSA spokesperson, told DVB that his forces would not interfere with fighting between the MNDAA and the military.

The UWSA stated that it only wants to protect residents, its liaison office, and properties it owns in Lashio.

On July 24th, the TNLA seized Mogok Township in Mandalay Region, which is known for its valuable ruby mines.

It warned residents to be ready for retaliatory airstrikes and artillery attacks from the military.

The TNLA announced that 125 civilians have been killed and 167 have been injured in northern Shan in the last 30 days.

Fighting between the TNLA and the military continues in Mongmit, Nawnghkio, and Kyaukme townships.

The MNDAA-led forces include the Bamar People’s Liberation Army and the People’s Liberation Army.

They have reportedly seized control of most of Lashio and freed over 200 prisoners from Lashio Prison.

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