The Military Council is intensifying its efforts to regain control of Maw Luu and Shwe Pyi Aye towns, both under the control of the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and the People's Defense Force (PDF), and located on the border of Kachin State and Sagaing Region. Since late 2023, the KIA and PDF have held control over the two towns. The Junta's troops are now launching a series