Junta Ramps Up Kachin State Attacks Following Earthquake

As Myanmar grapples with the aftermath of the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake, the junta has been ramping up airstrikes and ground offensives in Kachin State, including at Bhamo Town where fighting has intensified in the last few days.

According to the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) spokesperson, Colonel Naw Bu, following the powerful 28 March 2025 earthquake that hit central Myanmar, the KIA, without making any announcements, paused all its military activities, including those in conflict zones, whereas the junta escalated its military operations and launched unilateral attacks in Kachin State. He added that if the junta continues its attacks the KIA might have to suspend its pause and resume fighting.