Hi folks, we are deeply distressed to report that Dr. Zaw Myint Maung, Vice Chairman of the National League for Democracy (NLD) and Chief Minister of Mandalay Region, is currently receiving emergency medical treatment. This highlights the urgent situation facing the remaining detained leaders under the regime’s custody, many of whom are in their 70s, including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.
While we are confident that the resistance will ultimately prevail against the regime, we cannot allow the military to control the well-being of these leaders or use them as hostages. We call for the immediate release of all detained leaders and urge the international community to maintain pressure on the regime to secure their freedom.
Read the highlights of the week below:
Internal Politics
- Dr. Zaw Myint Maung in critical condition
Dr. Zaw Myint Maung, Vice Chairman of the National League for Democracy (NLD) and Chief Minister of Mandalay Region, is currently receiving emergency medical treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Mandalay Hospital due to deteriorating health, according to NLD sources. The politician in his 70s, who suffers from leukemia, was sentenced to 29 years in prison following the military coup on February 1, 2021. An NLD source indicated that while the situation is dire, no official updates on his condition have been provided, and an order of amnesty was read in the afternoon. Dr. Zaw Myint Maung has a history of political involvement, having been elected as a representative in the 1990 general election. He faced imprisonment in the past, serving 19 years before his release in 2009. He was later elected to various legislative roles, including as Chief Minister of the Mandalay Region. Following the military coup, he and his family were arrested, leading to his current lengthy imprisonment under multiple charges.
- China pressured Wa to cooperate in its sanction on Operation 1027 forces
The relationship between China and Myanmar’s military coup leaders has been tense, yet the Chinese government, keen on preventing the fall of the military regime and the rise of democratic forces, has employed a systematic approach to control the MNDAA and Kokang region since the Lashio Offensive. On August 27, in Pu’er City, Yunnan Province, China’s Special Representative for Asian Affairs, Deng Xijun held discussions with leaders of the United Wa State Party/Army (UWSP/UWSA). China pressured UWSA in enforcing sanctions against the MNDAA and the Kokang region. According to meeting records obtained by Myanmar Now, Deng Xijun revealed China’s plan to sever key services such as electricity, water, internet, and essential supplies to the MNDAA and Kokang region, while tightly closing border gates. He stressed that the Myanmar military must remain in control, and the NUG or NLD cannot replace it, signaling China’s refusal to support a collapse of the military. Despite these restrictions, Deng noted that goods and people from Wa-controlled areas were still reaching the Kokang region, leading China to press the Wa leadership for further cooperation. He warned them that failure to comply could result in sanctions being extended to the Wa region.
- Census data collection commenced with tight security measures
On October 2, the regime announced that approximately 42,000 personnel are conducting a nationwide census from October 1 to 15. This audit covers population and household data across the country in Nay Pyi Taw territory, Kachin, Sagaing, Tanintharyi, and Yangon. No census details were provided for areas such as Rakhine, Kayah, Karen, and Chin states, as well as Mandalay. However, on the ground it was reported that some townships began a day earlier. Cities like Mandalay and Pyin Oo Lwin, home to military universities, have been part of the earlier process. According to locals, census teams—comprising Immigration Department staff, police, soldiers, and ward administrators—arrived in private vehicles to gather information in places like hospitals, hotels, and guest houses. The operation in Pyin Oo Lwin had the feel of a military mission, with dormitories being locked down, and residents counted room by room under the watch of armed soldiers. Residents reported being questioned individually about their identification, employment status, and recent activities, with two soldiers stationed at the door to prevent anyone from leaving.
- Conscription law targets citizens abroad for mandatory services
A source from Tanintharyi Region’s military conscription team told Khit Thit media that all Myanmar citizens living abroad are expected to serve in the military, with the regime planning to recall them to Myanmar for service. Under the Conscription Law enacted by the regime on February 10, 2024, all Myanmar citizens, whether residing domestically or abroad, are subject to mandatory military service. Those holding Myanmar passports abroad will be required to fulfill this duty once the necessary orders are issued by the relevant conscription authorities. Recent reports suggest that after the law’s enactment, Myanmar nationals living abroad may need approval from conscription groups to renew their passports though officials have yet to confirm specific details.
- The regime pressured employment agencies to collect remittances
The regime is pressuring employment agencies to collect 25 percent of migrant workers’ salaries through military-controlled banks and money transfer systems. Since September 2022, employment agencies have been required to sign agreements enforcing this remittance. The regime is also pushing agencies to verify compliance, with 41 percent of workers’ transfers being reviewed every four months. Agencies failing to provide proof of remittances risk suspension from submitting new job offers. Recent inspections resulted in 120 agencies being banned from sending workers abroad for not meeting the required standards.
International Affairs
- Myanmar conflict fuels drug trade surge in Thailand: Thai official reports
A senior Thai anti-narcotics official reported that Myanmar’s ongoing conflict has led to a rise in drug imports and increased seizures of methamphetamine and heroin in Thailand. Deputy Secretary General of Thailand’s Narcotics Control Board (ONCB), Apikit Rojprasert, stated that most drug imports come from Myanmar’s Kachin and Shan states, with traffickers using routes along the Mekong River. These drugs are linked to militias and organized crime groups. Thai authorities believe the drug trade funds the purchase of weapons and ammunition. Arrests in northern Thailand have surged by 172 percent in the first eight months of this year compared to 2023. The regime denied involvement and claimed cooperation with relevant authorities.
- Japan downgrades diplomatic relations with Myanmar
On September 29, Japan Today reported that the Japanese government has downgraded its diplomatic relations with Myanmar by not appointing a new ambassador to replace Ichiro Maruyama, whose tenure ended in September. The Japanese government views that the new appointment of an ambassador could be an endorsement of the military council. However, it emphasized that Myanmar’s significance to Japan remains unchanged. Shogo Yoshitake, currently at the Japanese Embassy in Yangon, will continue to oversee the embassy’s operations in the ambassador’s absence. Maruyama served as Japan’s ambassador to Myanmar since 2018.
- India advances Sittwe Port and Kaladan projects
On October 1, The Hindu Business Line reported that Sarbananda Sonowal, India’s Minister of Ports and Maritime Trade, announced ongoing construction of the Sittwe Port and Kaladan projects. He noted that the Indian government is collaborating with Myanmar authorities to maintain operations at Sittwe Port, which is crucial for the Kalatan River Multipurpose Project, enabling goods transport to northeastern Indian states via the Kalatan River in northern Rakhine State. This project links Kolkata Port in India to Sittwe Port, allowing goods to be shipped from Sittwe to Paletwa in Chin State before moving overland to northeastern India. Additionally, India is working on another project to facilitate the transport of goods to Varanasi via the ports of Chittagong and Mongla in cooperation with Bangladesh.
- Myanmar ambassador urged UN to halt weapons transfers to the regime
Myanmar’s Ambassador U Kyaw Moe Tun called on UN member states to stop transferring ammunition and related materials, including jet fuel. He made this appeal during a meeting commemorating the International Day for the Total Abolition of Nuclear Weapons at the UN on September 26. The ambassador stated that using such weapons violates the UN Charter and poses significant threats to humanity and the environment. He highlighted that since the military seized power, the Myahmar people have become acutely aware of the dangers of heavy weaponry, particularly aerial attacks. Furthermore, he noted that the regime is collaborating with Russia to establish a small nuclear power plant in Myanmar, a project that was halted during the NLD government. This agreement, signed on June 18, 2015, was stopped under the NLD, which also rejected the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. However, after the military coup, the regime has revived discussions on nuclear weapons.
Business Matters
- The regime exported nearly 27000 tons of rare earth metals to China
Between January and August 2024, Myanmar exported approximately 26,892 tons of rare earth minerals valued at over $600 million to China, according to statements from the Chinese customs department. Notably, in April alone, more than 5,020 tons worth over $100 million were exported. However, exports dropped significantly during June and July, coinciding with heightened fighting in Kachin State, where only about 2,000 tons valued at around $45 million were shipped. Mining operations in Panwa, the area with the largest concentration of rare earth blocks, continue to function despite the conflict. A local resident reported that while mineral mining persists around Panwa, areas near Chipwe and Saw Law have become difficult to access due to escalating violence, raising concerns that operations may be shut down if fighting intensifies.
- The regime approved USD 9.25 million in new investments
On October 1, the Myanmar Investment Commission under the regime announced the approval of eight new investment projects totaling approximately $9.255 million. These projects span various sectors, including industry, services, oil and gas, transportation, communication, and electric vehicle assembly. The military council stated that these initiatives are expected to create around 2,000 jobs. Despite this announcement, a local businessman, speaking anonymously for security reasons, expressed concerns that the current investment levels are significantly lower than before the military coup. He noted that foreign investment has drastically decreased, with many companies opting to relocate due to unprofitability and poor business management within Myanmar. A report from ISP-Myanmar revealed that out of 52 countries investing in Myanmar, 39 have ceased their investments as of late 2022, indicating a troubling trend for the nation’s economic outlook.
- Brighter Energy, a part of Kanbawza Group, supports the regime with fuel imports
Brighter Energy Retail Company, owned by U Aung Ko Win of the Kanbawza Group—an influential supporter of the military—has imported nearly 900,000 liters of fuel to support the regime’s troops. On September 24, the company supplied various amounts of 92-octane gasoline to multiple military divisions, including 10,547 liters to the No. 525 Supply and Transport Division in Mawlamyine and 217,472 liters to the No. 935 Supply and Transport Division in Nay Pyi Taw among others. Brighter Energy is also involved in importing jet fuel for military battalions. U Aung Ko Win’s KBZ Bank collaborates closely with the military council and holds the capability to process salary payments for military employees using digital currency. Furthermore, the Kanbawza Group, under U Aung Ko Win’s leadership, made a substantial donation of at least 10 billion kyats to the regime following a request for flood relief in September.
- Currency depreciation not reflecting in food prices
Housewives in Yangon expressed concerns that, despite recent declines in the exchange rates of the US dollar, Thai baht, and Chinese yuan, the prices of basic food items remain high. As of October 2, the US dollar is valued at around 4,500 kyats, a significant drop from over 6,000 kyats last August. Similarly, the Thai baht has decreased from 160 kyats to 140 kyats, and the Chinese yuan has fallen from 800 kyats to 640 kyats. A housewife from Kamayut township noted that although the dollar has been falling for over a month, basic food prices continue to rise, causing her concern about future affordability on her salary. Since June, prices for essential goods and medicine have increased by 20 to 50 percent without any signs of decline.Myanmar heavily relies on imports for its basic food supplies from Thailand and China, and prices fluctuate according to the exchange rates of these currencies.
Humanitarian Affairs
- Political prisoners in Tharywarwati prison suffers from skin infection
The Political Prisoners Network Myanmar (PPNM) told RFA that political prisoners in Thayarwati prison are suffering from skin infections due to a lack of medical treatment and unclean water. Prisoners are experiencing severe itching and wounds on their hands and bodies, exacerbated by overcrowding and insufficient drinking water. Ko Thaik Tun Oo, a member of the PPNM steering committee, noted that there are too few doctors available to address health issues properly, leading to inadequate care for those affected by skin diseases. Currently, the prison houses around 3,000 inmates, including political prisoners, with the exact number suffering from skin infections still unknown. Despite these serious conditions, the regime has not issued any statements regarding the situation. The PPNM highlighted that 12 political prisoners have died from inadequate medical care in 2024 alone, with a total of 101 deaths reported since the military coup, according to six organizations assisting political prisoners.
- Over 1000 residents fled Lashio due to airstrikes
Residents of Lashio, a city in northern Shan State controlled by the MNDAA, said that over 1,000 individuals have fled their homes due to daily aerial attacks by the regime. Many of those displaced had previously returned after the MNDAA took control but are now fleeing again in fear of airstrikes. A Lashio resident, who wished to remain anonymous for safety reasons, described the situation, stating that residential buildings are bombed almost every night, forcing families to leave. In a city with a population of nearly 250,000, the ongoing conflict has forced many residents to take refuge in Taunggyi, Kalaw, Aye Tharyar, Loi Lim, Mandalay, Pyin Oo Lwin, and Yangon during the second half of Operation 1027.
- Over 80 men forcibly recruited for conscription in Nga Zun
Residents of Nga Zun township in Mandalay Region reported that more than 80 local men were recruited to serve in the military during September, with at least ten villages affected by arrests related to military conscription. Despite claims from state-controlled media that recruitment is not forced, the Conscription Law mandates military service for men aged 18 to 35 and women aged 18 to 27. A report from the Burmese Affairs and Conflict Observatory (BACS) revealed that nearly 9,000 young men have been recruited during the first and second rounds of military service across the country.
- Over 6.5 million displaced by conflict: ISP-Myanmar reports
The Strategic and Policy Studies Group (ISP-Myanmar) reported on October 3 that over 6.5 million individuals have been displaced by conflict across Myanmar since the military coup on February 1, 2021. In that time, more than 17,000 battles have erupted nationwide, affecting approximately 70% of Myanmar’s cities. The statement noted that during the recent Operation 1027, ethnic armed groups and the People’s Defense Forces (PDF) have seized control of 74 cities, resulting in significant losses for the military council. ISP-Myanmar emphasized that as fighting continues to spread, ensuring the safety and protection of civilians has become increasingly challenging.
- Myanmar woman died in Malaysia during arrest crackdown
On October 5, Malaysian authorities detained over 600 foreigners, including 86 Myanmar nationals, for living in the country illegally in Shah Alam and Seremban. During the operation, a 30-year-old Myanmar woman, originally from Indagaw Township in Bago Region, died after fleeing authorities and being struck by a train in Seremban. Since the coup, there has been a significant rise in illegal migration among Myanmar citizens to Malaysia. By the end of August, approximately 170,000 of the more than 190,000 applicants for political asylum in Malaysia were from Myanmar.
Attacks on the Junta’s Lackeys & Assets
- Ward offices targeted in Kyimyindaing tsp, Yangon
On September 30, a bombing targeted ward administration offices in Kyimyindaing Township, Yangon. The attack, carried out by the guerilla group MISSION K, was in protest of the regime’s ongoing census efforts, according to a spokesperson for the group. “The operation was aimed at those collaborating with the military’s illegal census collection,” the spokesperson stated. The bombing occurred during a meeting about the census, injuring five members of the Satsan Ward administration and eight from Alattchaung Ward. MISSION K warned against further participation in the regime’s census, urging people not to support it. The injured are currently receiving treatment at Yangon’s No. 2 Military Hospital.
- PDF arrested regime census worker in Tedim, Chin State
A member of the regime’s township administration in Tedim, Chin State, who was involved in conducting the national census, was arrested by the People’s Defense Forces (PDF Zoland) on the morning of October 4. The arrested individual, a local community leader, was targeted for cooperating with the regime in its census efforts, according to a press officer from PDF Zoland. “The individual arrested is among those not part of the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) and is actively involved in the census,” the press officer told RFA. “His detention could disrupt the census process.” On September 30, Chin resistance forces issued a warning, urging people not to participate in the census in areas under their control and stating that action would be taken against those who supported it.
- Resistance forces bombed military camps protecting census team in Pulaw tsp, Tanintharyi Region
On October 4, local resistance forces bombed five military camps providing security for a regime-led census team in Pulaw Township, Tanintharyi Region. The camps, located near Infantry Division (285), had been escorting the census team through the area.
An information officer from Myeik District Battalion No. 1 explained that the attack was intended to prevent the forced collection of census data, which they view as a violation of people’s rights. “The census is being conducted forcibly, so we are taking action to protect the people. If it continues, those involved will face serious consequences,” he said. The operation was a joint effort by Myeik District Battalion (1) and Pulaw Township’s Shadow Squad. While the number of casualties remains unknown, census activities in Ward No. 5 and surrounding villages were halted following the drone strikes.
- Southern military headquarters in Taungoo attacked by resistance forces in Bago Region
The Brave Warriors for Myanmar (BWM) group reported that the Southern Regional Military Headquarters in Taungoo, Bago Region, was hit with shock missiles early in the morning of October 5. Beginning at 3:40 am, five 107-mm shock missiles were launched, with four successfully detonating. The explosions targeted the Command Headquarters, security tent, and officers’ quarters, killing six soldiers and injuring a captain and three officers. The BWM group revealed that around 100 drones were located at the Southern Regional Military Headquarters, which plays a key role in commanding attacks against resistance forces in Karen State and Bago Region. The operation was a coordinated effort involving BWM and local allied resistance forces. Known for targeting the regime’s air forces and military bases, this marks BWM’s 23rd mission and their first attack on the Southern Military Headquarters.
Arbitrary Arrests, Killings & Violence
- Regime soldiers assaulted elderly woman in Thantaunggyi tsp, Karen State
The Karen Human Rights Group (KHRG) released a statement on September 30 reporting the sexual assault of a 90-year-old woman by a regime soldier in Thantaunggyi Township, Karen State. The incident occurred on November 12, 2023, during a military raid in the area, where soldiers burned homes and looted properties. According to the report, one soldier threatened the elderly woman with a knife, stripped her clothes, and sexually assaulted her. Despite resisting, the woman was injured, suffering neck pain and a leg wound. The ongoing violence and airstrikes in the area have made it difficult for residents to report such abuses, as the village remains outside the control of any armed group.
- Three civilians killed by regime forces near Dawei SEZ in Tanintharyi Region
Three of the 20 locals arrested by regime forces near the Dawei Special Economic Zone in Tanintharyi Region were found dead. The victims, identified as 38-year-old Ko Myo, 23-year-old Than Zaw Phyo (also known as Bon Tow), and 33-year-old Ko Kankan, were discovered on September 27 at Kanyone Monastery in Maungmakan Village, Longlon Township. According to a resident, the soldiers entered the area during the third week of September, arresting people from villages near Maungmakan Beach. Most of the detainees have since been released, but the reason behind the killings remains unclear.
Local activists suspect the killings may be linked to the military’s efforts to restart the Dawei Special Economic Zone project with Russian investments, which has faced significant resistance from the local population.
- More airstrikes on Lashio left several civilians injured
Lashio, under the control of the Kokang Army (MNDAA) for the past two months, has been repeatedly bombed by the regime’s air force, leading to increasing casualties.
On September 30, around 1:00 am, two bombs exploded between residential houses in Ward 11, and another hit a car repair shop in Ward 8, leaving a resident seriously injured and damaging houses and 12 vehicles. Later that night, around 10:00 pm, four more bombs were dropped into Ward 12, injuring nine residents, with three suffering serious injuries. Numerous homes were also damaged. From late August to the end of September, the regime carried out at least 11 airstrikes on Lashio and nearby villages, killing eight residents and injuring at least 46 others. As the airstrikes continue, many residents remain displaced and are hesitant to return to the area.
- Mother of six killed by regime’s airstrike in Papun tsp, Karen State
The regime’s forces have conducted brutal airstrikes on territories they have lost, and Papun Town, Karen State was also targeted. According to the Karen National Union (KNU), which controls the area, a woman in her 50s was killed when the regime’s air force bombed northern Papun on October 2. Two aircraft dropped 10 bombs on residential areas in Ward 1 and Ward 2, resulting in the death of the mother of six. The airstrikes occurred despite the absence of significant battles in the area at the time. Papun has been a key battleground, with the 5th KNU Brigade and joint resistance forces capturing and controlling the town since March 26. However, a strategic position south of the town remains under regime control, which continues to resist without surrender for six months.
- Regime’s airstrikes killed four civilians in Taungup tsp, Rakhine State
The regime’s air force bombed Kintaung village in Taungup Township, Rakhine State, twice on October 4, killing at least four people and injuring 13 others. The attack occurred around 2:00 am in the village, located about 10 miles from Taungup and home to over a thousand residents. “Four people died in the morning, and about three were seriously injured. There are also minor injuries,” a local resident reported.The victims include 9-year-old Maung Zin Hein Ko, 65-year-old U Maung Hla Tin, 56-year-old Daw Mya Yee, and 74-year-old Daw Mya Kyi. Later, around 3:00 pm, another bomb hit the village’s fire station, killing a resident and causing further injuries. Despite no direct conflict between the regime and the Arakan Army (AA) in Taungup Township, civilians continue to suffer from these airstrikes.
- Regime’s aerial attacks killed eight civilians in Magway Region
On October 5, regime air and drone attacks in Hteelin and Kyaukhtu Townships, Gantgaw District, Magway Region, killed eight civilians and injured at least 10 others. In Htilin Township’s Kyin Village, four men and one woman were killed in an airstrike, while a man was also killed in an airstrike near Yeshinma Village in Gantgaw Township. In addition, two women were reported dead following heavy weapons and drone attacks on Pan San Village in Kyaukhtu Township earlier in the day. In the specific incident at Kyin Village, a fighter jet from the Magway Air Force carried out two strikes at around 3:00 pm. In the first attack, 18-year-old Mg Nai Htet, who was working at a vehicle repair shop, was hit and killed. Moments later, another airstrike hit the village, killing 13-year-old Mg Bhone Waiyan Min and his father, U Win Hlaing. Later that evening, Ko Zaw Win Tun and 19-year-old Ma Nanda Aye also succumbed to serious injuries sustained during the attack. The strikes are part of the regime’s ongoing efforts to disrupt transportation used by resistance forces, with bridges, roads, and vehicle repair shops among the targets.
Armed Resistance
- Resistance forces captured 50 regime soldiers in Budalin tsp, Sagaing Reigon
On September 30, a regime military column was intercepted and nearly destroyed in Budalin Township, Sagaing Region, by joint resistance forces. The column of 80 soldiers was attacked roughly 20 miles from the Northwestern Military Headquarters in Monywa. Though the exact toll is unconfirmed, the resistance declared the column almost entirely wiped out. Around 50 soldiers were said to be captured, with over 20 killed, according to the resistance. A commander from the 96 Soldiers Force described it as a significant victory for the resistance in the central Anyar region.
- AA launched offensive on Ann tsp, Rakhine State
The Arakan Army (AA), which controls about half of Rakhine State, has launched an attack on Ann Township, home to the Western Regional Military Headquarters. Since September 26, intense fighting has erupted between Ann Township and Mae Taung Valley. A local resident reported that the regime has concentrated its forces on Mae Taung Mountain, located 5 miles from Ann, where they are fiercely resisting the AA’s offensive. If Mae Taung falls, the road to Ann will be wide open for the AA, making the town vulnerable to capture.
- Resistance lost ground in west of Madaya tsp, Mandalay Region
Since last week, the regime has been clearing the western part of Madaya Township, located north of Mandalay. On September 21, around 4:00 am, the army conducted a raid on Thoneselpay village, situated on the banks of the Irrawaddy River, just five miles from Mandalay. Residents reported hearing loud explosions due to the intense fighting close to the city. Local defense groups indicated that the regime’s forces, consisting of about 400 troops, split into two columns as they entered the western villages of Madaya. On September 30, the junta announced, along with photos, that its forces had raided and occupied several resistance camps, including the one in Thoneselpay village. Currently, clashes between resistance coalitions and junta forces are ongoing in the western part of Madaya Township, while fighting continues between the Mandalay PDF and regime forces in the eastern part.
- KNU cliamed dozens of regime soldiers’ deaths during ambush in Papun tsp, Karen State
The Karen National Union (KNU) announced that nearly the regime’s military column, including a battalion commander, was killed when they intercepted a convoy in Papun District, Karen State. On September 30, joint forces from the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) targeted a military column of over 30 troops departing from the Phagorlo camp, situated between KNU Brigade (5) and Brigade (3).A spokesperson for KNU Brigade (5) reported that 33 military council soldiers, including the battalion commander, were killed, and all bodies were recovered. Additionally, the forces seized weapons, ammunition, and military equipment from the soldiers. Reports indicate that no more than five soldiers survived the attack.
- KIA & KPDF captured two towns in Kachin State (north)
On October 1 and 2, the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and joint forces of the Kachin People’s Defense Forces (KPDF) successfully took control of Chipwi and Hsawlaw in northern Kachin State. The assault on Chipwi began on the morning of September 30, targeting military camps and police stations approximately 75 miles northeast of the provincial capital, Myitkyina. Simultaneously, the regime’s strategic hill in Hsawlaw, about 20 miles north of Chipwi, also came under attack. On the first day of the battle, joint forces advanced to capture the town police station, an inspection gate, along with several military posts to the east. Reports suggest that at least 10 regime camps have been seized, with weapons, ammunition, and prisoners taken, although the KIA has yet to confirm these details. KIA now has control of 10 towns, nine in Kachin State and one in Shan-north.
- Chin forces pressed on Thantlang despite heavy airstrikes
On October 4, joint forces attacked regime army camps in Thantlang, Chin State, from 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The junta responded with over 60 Y-12 aircraft sorties and 10 jet fighter strikes. The battle, part of Tilim Operation-4, has raged for 76 days, with Chin forces determined to capture the town despite daily airstrikes. Since July 22nd, they have taken key positions, including frontline strongholds and the Lai Villa guesthouse camp.
Sources: Myanmar Now, Khit Thit, RFA Burmese, Mizzima News
