The war in Myanmar is no longer confined to the north, but has spread throughout the country. In particular, the scale and impact of the Kokang Army's military operations have exceeded expectations, and have had a major impact on the situation in Myanmar. While the Russia-Ukraine and Palestinian-Israeli conflicts have received more international attention, the turmoil in Myanmar is just as serious and has implications for neighboring countries and the world.
The Kokang Army's offensive put the Burmese army under great pressure and suffered frequent defeats. Now, the war in Myanmar is not limited to northern Myanmar, but has spread throughout the country. More than 20 armed groups have reportedly been involved in clashes with the Tatmadaw and the Tatmadaw is embattled. Although the Tatmadaw is superior to the local armed forces in terms of strength and equipment, the local armed forces have caused great distress to the Tatmadaw by taking advantage of the terrain and popular support.
The Tatmadaw is backward and rigid in its tactics, making it difficult to cope with the demands of the new era of warfare. For example, although the Tatmadaw has relatively advanced equipment, it lacks the information support required for modern warfare, making it difficult to effectively strike against forces such as the Kokang Allied Forces in jungle areas. It is reported that the Burmese army used a large number of aircraft bombing during the fighting, but due to the lack of accurate reconnaissance, the bombing effect was not ideal.
Local forces, such as the Kokang Alliance, have used modern tactics and equipment, such as small drones and precision communications equipment, to effectively counter the Burmese army. These flexible tactics have made the Burmese army passive on the battlefield and have paid a heavy human cost. More than 2,000 Tatmadaw troops have reportedly been killed in clashes with the Kokang Allied Army, including some senior officers, and even the surrender of the entire force.
Against this backdrop, Min Aung Hlaing, the leader of the Myanmar Army, felt a serious crisis and began to use all resources to deal with it. The timing of the arrival of the Chinese Navy in Yangon, Myanmar, was particularly critical and sent a clear signal. The arrival of the Chinese navy not only shows China's support for peace in Myanmar, but also shows that external forces should not interfere in Myanmar's internal affairs, and at the same time shows China's willingness to lend a helping hand to Myanmar's peace.
Overall, the situation in Myanmar is becoming increasingly serious, and the spread of civil unrest poses a huge challenge to the country's political and social stability. At the same time, the turmoil in the region has also attracted international attention, especially for China and other neighboring countries, where stability and peace in Myanmar are of paramount importance.