Burma/Myanmar--

The insurgents in the north continue to consolidate the capture of strategic towns, cities and border trade routes. Analysts say the next target is Lashio, the largest city in northern Shan State, and the main foothold of junta control in the region.

In addition to a lack of sympathy and support from the public, the military faces serious recruitment problems, internal resentment, desertions and low morale.

Like an old truck with a flat tire barreling out of control down a steep hill, the writing is clearly on the wall for the military—or, as its own citizens now mockingly refer to it, the “White Flag Tatmadaw”.

https://www.irrawaddy.com/opinion/commentary/myanmars-white-flag-military-in-chaos-in-northern-shan-state.html

https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/myanmars-chief-of-eastern-command-purged-after-karenni-defeats.html

the downed pilot is lucky--

the mass defeated incld 6 generals were sent back to junta, now detained, likely to face court martial.

km

1-12-2024