MNDAA Captures Military Command in Northern Shan

The Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) has announced the capture of a key military command headquarters in Lashio, Shan State, marking a significant defeat for the military junta since the 2021 coup. After weeks of intense fighting, the MNDAA claimed to have fully seized the Northeast Regional Command, causing government troops to begin retreating from the base. This victory follows ongoing clashes that have impacted the city’s 150,000 residents and disrupted the vital trade route to China. Videos shared on social media reportedly show junta personnel surrendering to the MNDAA, and three senior commanders have been detained. The military junta has not yet commented on the situation, and reports indicate that fighting continues in the region as the MNDAA tightens its grip on Lashio. This event underscores the escalating conflict between Myanmar's military and ethnic armed groups as the junta struggles to maintain control in the face of sustained resistance.