Op-EdAugust 12, 2024 – August 12, 2024
Beyond the Month of July
Military
Military Clashes355
SAC Soldiers Killed1,384
PDF Fighters Killed35
Other
USD to MMK Exchange Rate (August)6,000
Min Aung Hlaing's self-appointment as acting president coincided with the military's most significant territorial losses to date, including the historic fall of the North Eastern Military Command in Lashio. This period also saw the total collapse of the domestic economy, with the kyat hitting record lows and triggering widespread resource shortages.
Key Events
- July 2024: The MNDAA successfully captured the North Eastern Regional Military Command and the city of Lashio, marking the first time a regional command has fallen to resistance forces.
- July 17, 2024: Revolutionary forces led by the Mandalay PDF seized the city of Singu and took control of 35 military camps across Madaya Township.
- July 24–31, 2024: The TNLA achieved significant territorial gains in northern Shan State, capturing the cities of Mogoke and Mongmit along with the No. 606 Missile Battalion.
- July 2024: In Rakhine State, the Arakan Army (AA) seized control of Thandwe city, Thandwe Airport, and Ngapali Beach while continuing an offensive against the final border guard battalion in Maungdaw.
- August 2024: The Myanmar currency reached a record low of 6,000 kyats per US dollar, leading to a nationwide gasoline shortage and a junta crackdown on rice entrepreneurs and bankers.
Regions Affected
Shan (Northern)MandalayRakhineKaren
Note on statistics: The figures and events presented are drawn from published accounts in local media, reports and research by our network. Figures are cross-checked from local sources wherever possible, however due to challenges of reporting in conflict zones, discrepancies may result. In general, our team of researchers believe actual numbers are likely higher than we report.
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