The Myanmar Army has stepped up its operations along the border areas, as revealed by the central command. Regular flights of army aircraft have been seen in the sky opposite Khun Yuam district, indicating a heightened military presence. Furthermore, sightings of Myanmar soldiers conducting military assignments in areas opposite Mae Sariang and Mueang districts have also been reported.
What’s stirring concern is the rapidly increasing count of Myanmar refugees. Currently, there are as many as 8,852 Myanmar refugees taking refuge in five different encampments in the districts of Mae Sariang, Khun Yuam and Pang Moo. These areas have seen an exponential influx of refugees due to the recent upheaval, a scenario that troubles the officials.
But the conflict isn’t just leading to displacement. A credible source from the Karenni Army has provided Shelling details by the Myanmar Army. As per this source, three villages in Kayah’s Loikaw township have been strafed, resulting in injuries to some local Karenni forces.
The Myanmar Army is not merely confining its operations to land. In an aggressive move, airstrikes have been initiated from near their military base, placed opposite to the Pang Moo district. These airstrikes’ prime target is to avert any possibility of a Karenni ambush, showing the extent and ferocity of the conflict.
According to the sources, the full force of the conflict will reveal itself in the coming days. The conflict is set to escalate as Myanmar is planning for additional airstrikes this Friday. The strategic position chosen for these attacks is the area adjoining its base opposite Mae Hong Son’s Mueang district, which will undoubtedly spark more unrest in the region.
The fragile geopolitical situation along the Myanmar border isn’t just a cause of concern for authorities but also places the displaced/refugees in perilous uncertainty. The once peaceful neighbourhoods are now echo with the sounds of warfare.
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