#Myanmar’s ethnic minority rebel groups last week seized the border town of #Chinshwehaw, a key conduit for the $1.8bn in annual trade between #China and Myanmar.

The town’s capture was seen as a major blow to the military government, which has struggled to contain opposition to its rule since they seized power in a February 2021 coup.#Operation1027

China urges Myanmar to cooperate on border stability amid fighting
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/6/china-urges-myanmar-to-cooperate-on-border-stability-amid-fighting?traffic_source=rss&utm_source=press.coop

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According to a statement released on Tuesday, the alliance has so far seized more than 80 military bases and taken over the border post of #ChinShweHaw, while more than 100 military soldiers have surrendered to resistance forces. Footage posted on social media indicates that they have also seized large caches of military weapons and ammunition. #Operation1027

Northern offensive brings ‘new energy’ to #Myanmar’s anti-coup resistance
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/3/northern-offensive-brings-new-energy-to-myanmars-anti-coup-resistanc

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One of the major reasons why #Myanmar lost the fight for #Chinshwehaw is because their most modern jet fighters are grounded. The #JF17 is a light multirole combat aircraft jointly produced by #China and #Pakistan.

To be blunt about it, Myanmar has a crap army. They're good at terrorizing civilians but not much else. #Operation1027

JF-17 Blunder: Myanmar Grounds JF-17 Fighter Jets For Structural Flaws And Engine Problems – Global Defense Corp
https://www.globaldefensecorp.com/2022/11/26/950400/