People's Defense Force (PDF)

Credit for the attack was later claimed by a civilian anti-regime militia calling itself the Yangon Region Military Command.

In a matter of months, the People's Defense Forces have evolved from rag-tag groups into organized, and increasingly well-armed, military outfits.

The northwestern region of Myanmar has become a hotbed of resistance to the junta.

Myanmar’s anti-coup forces are rigging civilian drones to carry bombs, while the Tatmadaw uses UAVs for surveillance.

The air assaults, which displaced thousands of civilians, reflect the unusually robust nature of the resistance in the eastern state.

The intensifying conflict between the military junta and its opponents shows few signs of resolution in 2022.

The country’s opposition shadow government faces a difficult choice between condoning attacks on civilians and promoting civilian immunity.

Chinese facilities and enterprises are increasingly being caught in the crossfire of the struggle between the PDFs and the Tatmadaw.

The strong, armed resistance movement surprised the regime, but without greater international support, the situation will likely continue to deteriorate.

The terror attack in Kayah State portends a dry season military offensive against the anti-coup resistance.

The killings come amid an upsurge of civilian militia activity in Sagaing Region and other parts of central Myanmar.

Is the Tatmadaw getting overstretched?