Myanmar Army Battalion Surrenders to Ethnic Resistance Group

The Three Brotherhood Alliance claims widespread victories and plans to seize major city Laukkaing amidst ongoing offensive.

An entire Myanmar army battalion, consisting of 127 soldiers and 134 family members, surrendered to the Three Brotherhood Alliance, an ethnic resistance group.
The surrender is the largest by regular army forces since the military coup in February 2021.
The Three Brotherhood Alliance, which launched a surprise offensive last month, has claimed widespread victories and expects to soon capture Laukkaing, a major city in the area.
The Alliance plans to crack down on major organized criminal enterprises, including cyberscam operations controlled by Chinese investors, in Laukkaing.
Since the offensive began last month, more than 200 soldiers and police have surrendered to the alliance groups in various regions.