缅甸军政府利用外国的支持,夺回北部掸邦城镇,在有争议的选举前暴力升级。 Myanmar's junta reclaims northern Shan towns with foreign backing, escalating violence ahead of disputed election.

缅甸军政府重新控制了掸邦北部的关键城镇,推翻了2023年叛军在空袭、无人驾驶飞机和中国与俄罗斯支援下获得的收益。 Myanmar's military junta has regained control of key towns in northern Shan State, reversing rebel gains from 2023, aided by air strikes, drones, and support from China and Russia. 这次攻势的特点是大量平民伤亡和广泛破坏,该攻势在12月的有争议选举之前正在加速进行,这次选举不包括全国民主联盟。 The offensive, marked by heavy civilian casualties and widespread destruction, is accelerating ahead of a contested December election that excludes the National League for Democracy. 反对派仍然支离破碎,缺乏统一的领导和资源,而军政府则在持续的内部冲突和区域地缘政治紧张局势中加强其控制。 The opposition remains fragmented, lacking unified leadership and resources, while the junta strengthens its hold amid ongoing civil conflict and regional geopolitical tensions.