NSS – Oct 29

The three northern insurgent groups of alliance led by MNDAA continues their pace of attacking the security outposts in Theinni, Lashio and Nawnghkio townships. 

The three insurgents including MNDAA, TNLA and AA commenced their ‘Operation 1027’ on 27th October, two days ahead of Myanmar’s Full Moon Day of Thidingyut in northern Shan State. 

The insurgent alliance announced that they attacked security outposts located in Nawnghkio, Theinni, Mogok, Lashio, Chinshwehaw and Mong Koe today (29th October). 

According to a resident, the insurgents tried to raid the police outpost in Theinni. However, they fled after failing to raid since the Myanmar military is firing back. Local people confirmed no insurgent troops took over and conquered any station or outpost yet. 

However, the insurgent also stated that they conquered two security outposts located some 400 kilometers from Lashio in east.