Northwestern Command News Today

On August 18, The Institute for Strategy and Policy - Myanmar (ISP-Myanmar) issued a report indicating that the Military Council's troops since the coup, and have intensified their operations and increasingly targeting civilians in the course of engaging revolutionary forces. This report reveals that the Military Council's troops carried out military operations without

Resistance fighters forced to hold off attack after villagers used as human shields.

Min Aung Hlaing likely made his first trip to the region since martial law was imposed to give guidance on ongoing operations in the region.

Under martial law, military commanders have the power to issue the death penalty to anyone seen as criticizing the regime.

Myanmar declares martial law in 3 more towns-

YANGON, Feb. 22 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar State Administration Council on Wednesday declared martial law in three towns in Sagaing region in the country. According to

Kaing Lal base housed regime forces and militia who torched over 600 houses last week alone in southern Pauk Township.

The rebel groups say they lack the firepower to press home their advantage during attacks on regime bases.

While the regime doubles down on its domestic crackdown, it has increased its threatening rhetoric abroad as well, potentially drawing U.S. assets into a new round of military escalation reminiscent of summer 2019.

Parents of two wounded children seized after the attacks on the monastic school have been told they are in Sagaing Region’s capital.