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Map edits (July)
[edit]Yet another month has passed (an eventful month at that)! Honestly, I did not think that MNDAA forces had the ability to capture Lashio, and it sure is a historic defeat for the Tatmadaw!
Nitpicks and suggestions:
- Amazing article on Operation 1027 advances https://burmesespringmonitor.substack.com/p/the-first-two-weeks-developments
- SSPP does not control Namlan, and I haven't found any sources stating that they control the road around Namlan
- I feel as though the map should really use the "stable mixed control" dot that's used on the Template:Myanmar Civil War detailed map for towns like Kutkai (TNLA/KIA), Lailenpi (AA/CB), or possibly Payathonzu (KNLA/SAC). Using the "contested" dot could mislead people into believing that fighting is occurring in those areas when there's not.
- BEST MAP I'VE FOUND (outside of Thomas Van Linge and the wikipedia map) https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1xyb73mgbBB4tqQ7SjUpZ5OjA5h7oqYM&ll=22.785152480598324,97.99053011512086&z=8 (however, it uses Khit Thit News a lot, which has a bad reputation. Also, considering how many news articles it links, I'm very sorry but I don't have the time to organise every one of them into this list. If someone can, it would be greatly appreciated.)
- My drawing of situation in Northern Shan State https://imgur.com/a/northern-shan-state-KwaWFsC
Indisputable edits:
- Junta forces control parts of Thantlang, and Hakha-Thantlang road cut off https://www.bnionline.net/en/news/chin-coalition-ramps-offensive-capture-auto-hill-based-military-camp-near-hakha
- Yaw Defense Force (Chin Brotherhood ally) controls Hakha-Gangaw road https://bur.mizzima.com/2024/07/12/27140
- Maraland Defense Force (Chin Brotherhood) and Arakan Army captured Lailenpi https://www.bnionline.net/en/news/lailenpi-under-mdf-control-amid-tension-between-mara-armed-forces
- AA encircled Ngapali Beach https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/war-against-the-junta/myanmar-junta-troops-defending-ngapali-trapped-as-aa-cuts-off-naval-base.html
- SSPP near Kyaukme https://www.bnionline.net/en/news/tnla-attacks-sspp-camp-kyaukme-shan-state
- MNDAA captured Nampawng village https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/war-against-the-junta/myanmar-junta-troops-surrender-key-shan-base-ethnic-armies-advance-into-lashio.html
- MNDAA near Hoya village https://www.bnionline.net/en/news/clashes-break-out-between-junta-and-mndaa-mongyai-shan-state
- PDF captured Singu Township https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/war-against-the-junta/mandalay-pdf-seizes-singu-township-from-myanmar-junta.htm
- MNDAA captured most of Lashio (fighting ongoing) https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/ethnic-issues/myanmars-mndaa-forging-lashio-administration-after-historic-capture-of-northern-shan-capital.html (THEY HAVE NOT CAPTURED THE ENTIRE TOWN YET)
- Kyaukme still contested https://www.bnionline.net/en/news/fighting-kyaukme-prevents-retrieval-civilian-bodies-corpses-left-decompose
- TNLA near Tangyan https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/ethnic-issues/wa-deploys-troops-to-prevent-spread-of-shan-fighting.html
- TNLA captured Mogok https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/war-against-the-junta/tnla-pdf-seize-myanmars-ruby-hub-mogoke-from-junta.html
- TNLA captured Mongmit (junta forces hold base south of town) https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/war-against-the-junta/myanmars-military-facing-another-defeat-in-major-town-in-northern-shan-state.html
- UWSA controls “Mong Kyet, Karmein and Teintan” https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/wa-army-shows-how-to-succeed-in-fight-against-myanmar-junta.html (from my research is the area shown as TNLA control near the Salween)
- UWSA controls Mong Yaw, Hoyaywarma, and Tangyan https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/wa-army-shows-how-to-succeed-in-fight-against-myanmar-junta.html
- SSPP controls Mongyai https://bur.mizzima.com/2024/07/13/27191
- UWSA/SSPP MAP https://burmesespringmonitor.substack.com/p/was-the-big-deal-a-deep-dive-into
- UWSA in Lashio (I'm guessing its a small force though, as its only to protect their external offices) https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/ethnic-issues/myanmars-wa-army-moves-forces-into-lashio.html
- NMSP controls "Yaychaungphyar" https://mmpeacemonitor.org/1570/nmsp/ https://www.bnionline.net/en/news/malaria-epidemic-grips-nmsp-controlled-yaychaungphyar-area-mon-state
- https://www.bnionline.net/en/news/junta-intensifies-military-operations-southern-myanmar-amid-setbacks-northern-regions
Disputable Edits:
- UWSA/SSPP in “Mount Mo Shan” https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/wa-army-shows-how-to-succeed-in-fight-against-myanmar-junta.html
- Fighting subsided in Hsi Hseng, and PNA seem to be in control of town https://www.bnionline.net/en/news/junta-aligned-pa-o-militia-group-extorts-large-sums-families-overseas-workers-southern-shan
- It could be said that KNLA controls Payathonzu, as they manage governance of the town. I suppose for the map it falls to which is more important: governmental control or military control? https://www.bnionline.net/en/news/knu-prepares-administration-towns-where-juntas-rule-collapsed
Very Disputable Edits: (needs more research or has articles disputing it, but good to note)
- CDF-Hakha captured Hakha main police station (the article says it was a raid, but never says that the CDF retreated from the station) https://www.bnionline.net/en/news/resistance-forces-raid-police-station-hakha-chin-state-freeing-over-60-detainees
- NDAA forces in Mongyawng (I've heard that it was a group of NDAA soldiers doing recruitment's and stumbled into the town, and considering the lack of news about it I'd be inclined to believe they don't actually control the town) https://burmese.shannews.org/archives/42964
IdioticAnarchist (talk) 02:00, 30 July 2024 (UTC)
- Thanks again for all these! I think UWSA left Lashio almost immediately though. Apparently took some hospital staff. My source is two telegram channels unfortunately inadmissable for wikipedia. EmeraldRange (talk/contribs) 15:47, 30 July 2024 (UTC)
- A little update: it appears as though TNLA forces captured the final junta base near Mongmit, capturing the township. https://bur.mizzima.com/2024/07/31/28833
- And Inle Lake base captured by PDF (And PNA in Nyaungshwe township) https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/war-against-the-junta/anti-regime-groups-seize-myanmar-junta-positions-in-southern-shan-state.html
- Also I'm unsure on the exact situation with the UWSA in Lashio, but I haven't heard any news that they've left yet. IdioticAnarchist (talk) 23:46, 31 July 2024 (UTC)
- As for UWSA in Lashio, they don't control their external office anymore, there's video on Chinese social media showing MNDAA fighters around damaged office. UWSA forces in Lashio were only geolocated in the southwestern part of the town (see: File:LashioBattle.svg). Borysk5 (talk) 05:39, 2 August 2024 (UTC)
- The UWSA's deployment isn't very important from a territorial perspective, imho. It's definitely important to analyze the Wa State's evolving role in the war, but I doubt it's worthy of being referenced on a map primarily showing military operations and control. CrazyMagicPickle (talk) 15:50, 2 August 2024 (UTC)
- As for UWSA in Lashio, they don't control their external office anymore, there's video on Chinese social media showing MNDAA fighters around damaged office. UWSA forces in Lashio were only geolocated in the southwestern part of the town (see: File:LashioBattle.svg). Borysk5 (talk) 05:39, 2 August 2024 (UTC)
- Some extra updates:
- Another amazing map (albeit from a Chinese nationalist) https://www.reddit.com/r/MapPorn/s/dfrFF4iOZq
- Junta in Shwe Mote Htaw and Sein Kone villages https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/war-against-the-junta/myanmar-junta-reinforcements-attacked-as-tnla-advances-in-northern-shan.html
- Loikaw recaptured by junta (also “rural” Loikaw Township captured) https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/war-against-the-junta/myanmar-junta-fortifies-recaptured-loikaw.html
- Most of Thandwe Township captured https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/myanmar-junta-unleashes-artillery-barrage-as-aa-advances-in-southern-rakhine.html
- Both Kyaukme and Lashio have since been completely captured
- Tangyan and Mongyai are two other towns that can be considered as “stable mixed control” (SSPP/SAC and UWSA/SAC) https://www.bnionline.net/en/news/mndaa-ambushes-junta-reinforcement-convoy-heading-lashio-inflicts-heavy-casualties
- SSPP control Kunhai, and possibly Nawnghkam and Manhero (I've seen several claims that SSPP control Manhero and the surrounding border with China) https://www.bnionline.net/en/news/tensions-between-tnla-and-sspp-flare-again-shan-state https://cnimyanmar.com/index.php/english-edition/23223-sspp-sends-letter-to-uwsa-to-restrain-tnla
- KIA captured Tayang Zup Village https://www.bnionline.net/en/news/kia-captures-three-junta-military-camps-myitkyina-townships-tayang-zup-village
- PDF captured Kyaing Taw Ma https://bur.mizzima.com/2024/08/07/29397 IdioticAnarchist (talk) 06:39, 8 August 2024 (UTC)
- For Lailenpi, I'd argue the AA is acting more as a benefactor and supporter to the CB, so I'd say that you can show it as soley CB controlled. CrazyMagicPickle (talk) 15:42, 2 August 2024 (UTC)
- The source stated "MDF-AA advance", and implies that both the MDF and AA occupied the town together, although it does state that only the MDF participated in clearance operations, so I don't know. I'd agree with you that it can probably be shown as pure CB control IdioticAnarchist (talk) 17:38, 2 August 2024 (UTC)
- Has anybody found any more information about the NDAA entering Mong Yawng? The only source I've seen is this one in Burmese https://burmese.shannews.org/archives/42964, and it's unclear about the actual situation inside the city. CrazyMagicPickle (talk) 16:10, 2 August 2024 (UTC)
- There's practically no news on the situation in Mongyawng. Like I said, I've seen claims that it was just a small group of soldiers looking for recruits who stumbled in and quickly left, and considering how no one's talking about it I'd be inclined to believe that. IdioticAnarchist (talk) 17:06, 2 August 2024 (UTC)
- Changes implemented!
- Pretty much ignored all changes from the 25 July Map as no sources were mentioned and focused on your list- most of it overlaps anyways
- Updated the Muse area based on that initial article,
- Added an area around Lailenpi for CB to connect with AA - but really no source on this so its contestable
- The springmonitor Wa borders conflict with the SSPP controlling Mongyai- I've edited the southwestern borders to reflect this; better sources can contest this
- For Payathonzu I think it indicates at least that there's less military presence in the area surrounding- which I've added.
- For Mongyawng, I've moved the NDAA control towards it for now given the lack of information
- No clue really what "controls most of Thandwe Township" means so I only increased some of the splotches of AA control around Thandwe
- EmeraldRange (talk/contribs) 23:15, 8 August 2024 (UTC)
- Great map as usual! I, also like usual, have some additions.
- Thandwe town captured (and, I'd say that maps like Myanmar War Map or Thomas Van Linge's, which shows most of Ann/Taungup Township as AA control to be accurate) https://www.bnionline.net/en/news/current-situation-thandwe-town-following-aa-control
- The Springmonitor source (Wa's the big deal?) does show SSPP control over Mongyai. Also, what's with that additional UWSA control south of Mongyai? Also, the Irrawaddy Wa source states that Wa doesn't control Matman ("Matman is overseen by the Myanmar military’s Triangle Region Command and has not been discussed by the two sides.")
- What's that contested area west of Thantlang?
- Why do colours like the Lailenpi and Manhero areas overlap with the national borders?
- I plan on listing the Myanmar War Map sources soon, maybe with next month's list.
- Like I said: great map! IdioticAnarchist (talk) 00:44, 9 August 2024 (UTC)
- Ah I missed the Thandwe capture and that extra town west of thantlang was a mistake. I just completely misinterpreted the map in the UWSA/SSPP source. I've fixed these now
- Re: Matman, I'm think those borders might have come from the NDAA Wa South report from very early on in making the base map. I'm going to see if there's a better map or more sources on that expanded Wa control beyond their de jure borders EmeraldRange (talk/contribs) 02:38, 9 August 2024 (UTC)
- Sorry, but Thandwe town's capture still isn't shown IdioticAnarchist (talk) 19:45, 9 August 2024 (UTC)
- Great map as usual! I, also like usual, have some additions.
About Taungoo
[edit]Burmese here, and I think Taungoo is not in any sort of "Battle" Only in Laiketo There are small battles but I don't Think It isn't enough to have Toungoo displayed in the disputed square. 2400:AC40:627:31C0:1562:B6AD:54AE:B13F (talk) 05:11, 6 August 2024 (UTC)
- Taungoo isn't displayed as contested EmeraldRange (talk/contribs) 21:58, 8 August 2024 (UTC)
- In the "click here for an accurate, up to date map" part, which is actually neither accurate or up to date... UnJapóLliure (talk) 11:03, 10 August 2024 (UTC)
- Hi! I think a lot of the cities shown as contested with the PDFs are in areas where there is significant guerrilla activity in those townships - unfortunately I haven't had the time to revert all of those cities to junta control. However, cities shown as under rebel control are accurate, and the sources can be found in the linked articles. CrazyMagicPickle (talk) 15:56, 10 August 2024 (UTC)
- In the "click here for an accurate, up to date map" part, which is actually neither accurate or up to date... UnJapóLliure (talk) 11:03, 10 August 2024 (UTC)
We should add a map change time lapse
[edit]Similar to the time-lapses on the article about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a timelapse of the map day-by-day of the Myanmar civil war would help significantly in understanding the power dynamics and the general military situation of the war. Even if we don’t have enough data to make a timelapse of the entire war, a timelapse of one year, one operation, or even one month would be very helpful in understanding the conflict. LordOfWalruses (talk) 01:43, 10 August 2024 (UTC)
- I do agree this could be very helpful. However, very few credible/good maps exist from before 2023 and Operation 1027. Most maps show ludicrous resistance holdings (I've seen several maps show the KIA controlling all of Kachin State, or CNA controlling Hakha in the early war) or very confusing overlapping territorial holdings. Good maps from pre-2021 are, to my knowledge, practically nonexistent. I don't have the skill nor ability to make a timelapse map, but I could help with research and dates, if someone does decide to make a map. IdioticAnarchist (talk) 07:06, 11 August 2024 (UTC)
- I made a video on the conflict: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8EPpUB6cUM, though it's obviously original research. Borysk5 (talk) 08:35, 11 August 2024 (UTC)
- Even if the map began right after Operation 1027, that would be fine; anything to show step-by-step gains from then to now is welcome (though shorter time-jumps are optimal). LordOfWalruses (talk) 19:25, 12 August 2024 (UTC)
Suggested corrections of the 8 august update of the "Military situation as of 8 August 2024" map
[edit]- Thandwe and surroundings have been seized by the AA, Junta just holds the southernmost tip of Ngapali Beach and the Maung Shwe Lay Naval Base, both very south of the Thandwe Town.
- ZRA doesn't hold any territory anymore in Chin State, they are entirely base in Aizawl State and effects some raids in Chinland State once in a while, but now they appear to have made peace.
- TNLA have pushed already more south and west from Nawngkhio Town into Nawnghkio Township, reaching Shwe Mote Htaw and Wekwin
- The road between Mogoke and Singu is entirely under PDF/TNLA control
Wikidoge04 (talk) 18:32, 11 August 2024 (UTC)
- Do you have a source on the ZRA claim? Not disputing it, just wondering. CrazyMagicPickle (talk) 20:05, 11 August 2024 (UTC)
- Do you have a source for any of these- we can only add things to the map based on WP:RS per Wikipedia standards and policies. For Thandwe, I found enough for at least the town being taken- https://myanmar-now.org/en/news/myanmar-regime-bombards-rakhine-coastal-town-captured-by-aa/ EmeraldRange (talk/contribs) 20:31, 11 August 2024 (UTC)
- First of all thank you for updating Thandwe.
- - About the Mogok-Singu road in the last few Mizzima daily reports about the war: The 148th Light Infantry Battalion (where the Mogok-Singu road and the Takaung-Singu roads connect) was seized by the PDF as reported there https://eng.mizzima.com/2024/08/12/12740 while the town of Zayat Kwin was taken as reported there https://eng.mizzima.com/2024/08/13/12776
- - About the TNLA expansion southof Nawnghkio there are those articles by The Irrawaddy https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/war-against-the-junta/myanmar-junta-reinforcements-attacked-as-tnla-advances-in-northern-shan.html reporting fights as far as Shwe Mote Htaw and https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/myanmar-junta-troops-cornered-in-two-northern-shan-townships.html reporting TNLA into Mat Man Taw and Tang Hkam.
- - About the ZRA I have no direct sources but my claim comes from the lack of reports of the ZRA still being active in Chin State while in this Wikipedia arcticle it has been reported that in early August CNF and ZRA leaders met in Aizawl, at ZRA HQ to discuss cooperation and peace between Chin EAOs. Wikidoge04 (talk) 22:14, 13 August 2024 (UTC)
- List of corrections made as of 8/12 update:
- Thandwe and surroundings updated to match the File:2024 Arakan Army offensive in Rakhine.svg by @CrazyMagicPickle supported by links like https://myanmar-now.org/en/news/myanmar-regime-bombards-rakhine-coastal-town-captured-by-aa/. Thanks to @Borsyk5 for updating Thandwe earlier.
- Could not find updated info about southern Wa-North beyond 2019 reports; moved the southwest border of Wa-North back to the borders of the Wa SAZ based on Irrawaddy source saying Matman controlled by Triangle Command
- Updated TNLA Mogok control based on Irrawaddy video in Western Mogok Township; additionally updated KIA control based on Myanmar Now coverage of PDF/KIA taking Taungle village, Thabeikkyin Township.
- Updated Southwest Nawnghkio Township TNLA control slightly- couldn't find anything about Wekwin, but found article about Thea Khaw. Wekwin I can only find on WP:FACEBOOK or clashes from June.
- Fixed minor Muse SSPP layer issue
- EmeraldRange (talk/contribs) 19:01, 12 August 2024 (UTC)
- Worth noting it looks like the KIA has reached the Irrawaddy River from Mabein as well: https://burma.irrawaddy.com/article/2024/08/01/388043.html, https://yktnews.com/2024/07/175563/. Not a Burmese speaker so I don't feel confident putting these in articles anywhere, but if you wanted to check that out it could be helpful. CrazyMagicPickle (talk) 21:31, 12 August 2024 (UTC)
- Yeah Tagaung was taken a few hours ago but waiting for wikipedia-acceptable news sources to show. The Khit Thit article says Tagaung was completely taken- but Khit Thit is famously fast and loose with facts. The Irrawaddy article mentions the capture of the Tagaung Neekel factory without much more elaboration on where the factory is. EmeraldRange (talk/contribs) 13:38, 13 August 2024 (UTC)
- It does seem a little odd to me that Tagaung would fall so unceremoniously - you'd expect at least some reports of combat before the town falls. CrazyMagicPickle (talk) 16:26, 13 August 2024 (UTC)
- ZRA is still alive and well in Chin Region - see here. Borysk5 (talk) 06:21, 19 August 2024 (UTC)
- Yeah Tagaung was taken a few hours ago but waiting for wikipedia-acceptable news sources to show. The Khit Thit article says Tagaung was completely taken- but Khit Thit is famously fast and loose with facts. The Irrawaddy article mentions the capture of the Tagaung Neekel factory without much more elaboration on where the factory is. EmeraldRange (talk/contribs) 13:38, 13 August 2024 (UTC)
- Worth noting it looks like the KIA has reached the Irrawaddy River from Mabein as well: https://burma.irrawaddy.com/article/2024/08/01/388043.html, https://yktnews.com/2024/07/175563/. Not a Burmese speaker so I don't feel confident putting these in articles anywhere, but if you wanted to check that out it could be helpful. CrazyMagicPickle (talk) 21:31, 12 August 2024 (UTC)
New section split?
[edit]I was going to make a big section overhaul (yet again) after doing some copyediting. For example, splitting at the start of Operation 1027 part 2. However, I think that splitting the 2024 section will just make things more confusing not to mention that analyses have not really been keeping up with the July and August news. The Rakhine offensive and the Chin infighting largely aren't being affected by Operation 1027 Part 2 like they were during the original Operation 1027.
It is really long and I will do some copyediting to pare it down more, but I think that the best solution for now is to move some of the details elsewhere. However, I'm just having difficulty deciding on what's relevant enough for this main article. From som perspectives, pretty much everything in the continued Chin offensive could go to Chin theater or all of the MNDAA/TNLA details to go into Operation 1027 Part 2.
I'm still open to the idea of splitting the entire article into 2021-2023 and 2023-present as suggested a while back. However, again, not that many sources. So just putting a Talk out here to hear more thoughts EmeraldRange (talk/contribs) 21:22, 11 August 2024 (UTC)
- Yeah, something needs to be done about the timeline bloat. I'd suggest leaving the broad strokes (i.e. capture of Mogok and Lashio) in this article, but perhaps taking the majority(?) of the other details and moving it to the theater/offensive specific articles. It would be nice to have some sort of quality "Timeline of the Myanmar civil war" article, but the one that exists is sorely lacking and I'm not sure it could even be rescued at this point. CrazyMagicPickle (talk) 16:29, 12 August 2024 (UTC)
Map edits (August)
[edit]August has passed with continued resistance gains! With this month's updates I've been trying to iron out mistakes and issues with the map. Honestly, all that I've found is that PDF control in Magway-Sagaing-Mandalay is likely far too overblown in some areas and too small in others.
Nitpicks, Suggestions, and Maps:
- I've warmed up to the "labeling the different groups", it is actually a bit helpful. One problem, its so inconsistent! Both in text size and abbreviations. Why not they all be the same size, and why not all of them either be abbreviated or written out in full (abbreviations are probably easier)?
- Khampat is in Sagaing Region, and is controlled by PDF
- KIA not encircled Mansi
- KIA is active in vast parts of Sagaing Region, like Pinlebu, Indaw, and Shwe Pyi Aye. On the map, is showing PDF or KIA control more important? Perhaps we should do what many maps do and show joint control in the regions both control.
- KIA/PDF stable contested control in Maw Luu and Shwe Pyi Aye https://www.bnionline.net/en/news/kia-resists-juntas-offensive-recapture-strategic-towns-critical-regimes-supply-lines
- KNLA don’t control Kamarmaung
- TNLA/PDF stable contested control in Mogok and Nawnghkio
- Both the RCSS and SSPP likely, in my opinion, control way more than is shown. In central Shan, I'd say that the junta only has major control on the towns and roads, with the RCSS and SSPP controlling most of the countryside (similar to this map by firefly-in-red https://www.reddit.com/r/MapPorn/s/dfrFF4iOZq)
- Junta control in Tapayin area
- Junta control in Bhamo area
- Nathan R. map also shows junta control around Myingyan https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1cTxsrLmndZrGxHGsz6Dl6rFN78Hacss&%3Bll=20.51837580228517%2C97.1300182245997&%3Bz=6&ll=21.36225529207786%2C95.36538696185849&z=9
- Southern Wa State based on this map, which also shows the RCSS bases at Loi Tai Leng, Loi Moong Merng, Loi Hsarm Hsip, Loi Gawwan, and Loi Lam. https://www.burmalibrary.org/sites/burmalibrary.org/files/obl/5-23-2019-SSRC-SHRF-Press-release-Eng-report.pdf
- My personal map(s) https://imgur.com/a/august-myanmar-map-suggestions-uBfs3SY https://imgur.com/a/august-clean-map-HsjUlD8 (also don’t just blindly follow my map if you’re planning on doing edits, do your own research because it’s quite likely that I’ve made mistakes on the map)
Indisputable Edits:
- PDF capture bases near Natogyi and Taungtha (also control rural Myingyan District) https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/war-against-the-junta/pdf-groups-seize-guard-posts-for-chinese-pipeline-facilities-in-myanmars-mandalay-region.html
- PDF capture Nga Myar Village Tract https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/war-against-the-junta/myanmars-civilian-government-aims-to-liberate-district-in-southern-mandalay.html
- PDF capture Tagaung https://www.bnionline.net/en/news/pdf-forces-capture-tagaung-town-mandalay-region
- PDF in Oat Pho Su https://myanmar-now.org/en/news/major-clashes-reported-as-myanmar-resistance-forces-gain-foothold-in-bago-yoma/
- PDF capture area near Inle Lake (Also PNA in Nyaungshwe township) https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/war-against-the-junta/anti-regime-groups-seize-myanmar-junta-positions-in-southern-shan-state.html
- PDF capture Thabeikkyin (excluding military school) https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/war-against-the-junta/myanmar-civilian-government-announces-seizure-of-district-level-town.html
- KIA-PDF attack Indaw, capture Naba intersection https://bur.mizzima.com/2024/08/17/30348 https://www.bbc.com/burmese/articles/cvg39kw8rpjo https://myanmar-now.org/en/news/fierce-battle-rages-as-myanmar-resistance-forces-advance-on-strategic-northern-sagaing-town/
- KIA/PDF launch assault on Htigyaing, with Mya Taung being captured by KIA https://mmpeacemonitor.org/329984/renewed-battle-to-capture-htigyaing-resumes/ https://bur.mizzima.com/2024/08/23/30919
- KIA/PDF launch assault on Pinlebu, encircling and capturing most of the town https://burmese.kachinnews.com/2024/08/23/am1-171/ https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/war-against-the-junta/myanmar-resistance-encircles-three-sagaing-towns-amid-junta-bombardment.html
- KIA has controlled Nam Phat Kar since January https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/junta-battalion-controlling-myanmar-china-trade-route-surrenders-to-kia.html https://myanmar.iiss.org/updates/2024-07
- KIA captured Sin Khan Bridge, cutting off Shwegu from Mansi https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/kia-takes-four-towns-over-80-myanmar-junta-bases-since-launching-offensive-two-months-ago.html
- KIA captured La Maw Kone https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/war-against-the-junta/kia-two-major-myanmar-junta-bases-seized-in-jade-hub.html
- KIA completes capture of Momauk https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/war-against-the-junta/kia-momauk-township-seized-from-myanmar-junta.html
- KNLA control Taungdun, and have encircled Anankwin village https://www.bbc.com/burmese/articles/ce9zd5kk4lko
- KNLA/SAC clashes along Payathonzu-Thanbyuzayat Road https://www.bnionline.net/en/news/intensifying-clashes-payathonzu-thanbyuzayat-road-escalate-casualties
- KNLA/SAC clashes in Zayatkyi https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/battle-for-bago-escalates-knu-says-myanmars-junta-on-verge-of-being-wiped-out.html
- TNLA attack Hsipaw https://www.bbc.com/burmese/articles/c4gex0rdgp5o
- TNLA attack Taung Kham https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/war-against-the-junta/tnla-reportedly-captures-two-more-junta-bases-in-shan-states-nawnghkio.html
- MNDAA captured Nawngkawgyi https://www.bnionline.net/en/news/mndaa-seizes-juntas-147th-light-infantry-battalion-hsipaw-shan-state
- MNDAA controls Hsengkiao https://burmese.shannews.org/archives/42763
- AA in 105-Mile https://eng.mizzima.com/2024/08/11/12703
- AA captured Kyeintali https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/war-against-the-junta/arakan-army-captures-town-in-far-south-of-myanmars-rakhine-state.html
- AA advanced to “32 km” north of Gwa https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/war-against-the-junta/fighting-flares-in-gwa-southernmost-township-in-myanmars-rakhine-state.html
- No more clashes in Taungup https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/war-against-the-junta/in-myanmar-the-war-for-rakhine-has-reached-its-southernmost-tip.html
- AA captured Gyeiktaw/Ngapali Beach https://www.bnionline.net/en/news/aa-launches-offensive-capture-junta-naval-base-thandwe-township-arakan-state
- AA captured last junta holdout in Thandwe https://bur.mizzima.com/2024/08/28/31441
- PNA/PNLA clashes in Loihtwea and Naung Kyaw Village-tract https://www.bnionline.net/en/news/people-face-difficulties-fleeing-fighting-hsihseng-town-southern-shan-state https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/over-10000-villagers-flee-for-second-time-as-fighting-returns-to-myanmars-hsihseng.html
- KNDF attack Linlan and Sangka area, Nyangshwe Township (also mentions PNA in Nyangshwe) https://burmese.dvb.no/post/661199
- Clashes in Mobye https://www.bnionline.net/en/news/junta-intensifies-airlifts-weapons-and-ammunition-422nd-light-infantry-battalion-near-karenni
- No more clashes in Tedim https://www.bnionline.net/en/news/most-residents-have-returned-tedim-township-chin-state
- SSPP/RCSS clashes in Lai Kam, Kunhing Township https://burmese.shannews.org/archives/43098
- SSPP/RCSS clashes in Wan Sein, Kyethi Township https://burmese.shannews.org/archives/43176
- SSPP/RCSS clashes in several Lawksawk township villages https://burmese.shannews.org/archives/42947
- SSPP control Metlan, He Hseng village-tract and Mansae village-tract https://www.bnionline.net/en/news/military-council-suffers-high-casualties-laihka-township-battle
Disputable Edits:
- DKBA maybe control Three Pagodas and Payathonzu? Honestly this source just confused me https://www.bnionline.net/en/news/three-pagodas-pass-border-gate-reopened-after-two-month-closure
- Mone might have been recaptured by junta https://elevenmyanmar.com/news/security-operations-underway-in-mone-as-military-regains-control-of-local-battalion-sac
Disputable "Disputed" Towns: (The issues I've found with the many of the towns supposedly being fought over in Magway-Sagaing-Mandalay region)
No fighting in past 4 months = X: This is more about a lack of sources to back it up, as I could not find sources about the towns labeled X.
(This part is a bit low quality as I was tired making it, also some of the settlements on this list are for the Template:detailed map. I'd suggest doing research if you're skeptical about one of my claims.)
- Kyadet: No evidence of PDF capture. Junta active in town as of November https://www.rfa.org/english/news/myanmar/nug-army-11272023050518.html/ampRFA
- Katha: Yes https://eng.mizzima.com/2024/08/28/13336
- Taungtha: Recent (unconfirmed) fighting https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/war-against-the-junta/myanmar-junta-loses-grip-on-major-mandalay-region-town-resistance.html
- Budalin: June https://eng.mizzima.com/2024/07/06/11469
- Yedashe: April https://www.rfa.org/english/news/myanmar/bago-04232024143527.html/ampRFA
- Shwe Pyi Aye: No mentions since April
- Min Ywar: Only evidence of capture https://www.reddit.com/r/Myanmarcombatfootage/s/w51oCWYcEk
- Kalay: No
- Kanbulu: No https://myanmar-now.org/en/news/myanmar-junta-expands-military-presence-in-sagaing-region/
- Taze: No (?) https://myanmar-now.org/en/news/myanmar-junta-establishes-defensive-perimeter-around-taze/
- Myingyan: No
- Natogyi: No fighting since junta recapture
- Maw Luu: Most recent mention I can find gives no mention of clashes https://eng.mizzima.com/2024/08/28/13336
- Bawlakhe: No https://eng.mizzima.com/2024/06/30/11278
- Tabayin: No fighting since junta recapture
- Launglon: No
- Tarwertaing: ?
- Tantabin: X
- Mingin: X
- Hpruso: X
- Shwegu: X
- Khin-U: X
- Kani: X
- Wetlet: X
- Ayadaw: X
- Gangaw: X
- Yinmabin: X
- Pale: X
- Salingyi: X
- Chaung-U: X
- Htilin: X
- Zee Pyar: X
- Pauk: X
- Saw: X
- Seikphyu: X
IdioticAnarchist (talk) 15:56, 31 August 2024 (UTC)
- Re: labels; I sized them differently based on my perceived "relevance". Like Indian Insurgent Groups or NDA-K being at the same size as SAC might not work. I think written out is better and can standardise so that it's all un-abbreviated and at max 3 different sizes. (gonna switch out "Karenni resistance" for Karenni IEC.
- When the first version of this map was made, we kind of arbitrarily drew lines where there was joint territorial control on the Thomas Linge map. We can do a pattern but it might map the map look even messier.
- Your maps are helpful! But yes, to confirm to any other readers who back-verify, I've been going off the sources mentioned. I think Sagaing was something we didn't touch mostly because it didn't show up in headlines as much.
- Re: DKBA/KNA in Payathonzu I believe last month we had news about KNLA essentially controlling the area, but it's a similar situation to Myawaddy pre-KNA seizure from what I've heard. But I don't remember where I read that.
- I can likely make these changes Tuesday; more to follow. Just wanted to express my thoughts if any one else tackles it in the meantime. EmeraldRange (talk/contribs) 21:51, 31 August 2024 (UTC)
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