Military convoy attacked in northern Myanmar: several tanks with fuel for the country's air force destroyed

An armed incident is reported that took place in Kachin, the northern province of Myanmar. According to the latest reports, representatives of an illegal armed group attacked a military convoy, which included several tank cars with fuel for the needs of the country's armed forces. This is an attack that was carried out by representatives of a group that calls itself the "army of independent Kachin" and is fighting for the sovereignty of the northern region of Myanmar.

A statement by one of the group's field commanders has been circulated online:

We attacked the convoy as it was being used by the military. We received information that several tanks contained fuel for combat aviation.

At the same time, it was stated that the detachments of the "army of independent Kachin" do not intend to enter into direct clashes with the army of Myanmar.

According to the latest information, in connection with the attack on the convoy carrying fuel for the Air Force, the Myanmar bomber aircraft at the moment had to abandon the operation against the militants in the north of the country. At the same time, it is known that at the moment the separatist forces of Kachin are holding under their control a military base that belonged to state forces. As a result of the fighting, the troops of Myanmar were forced to leave this military facility.

In connection with the situation in Kachin province, units of the armies of India and China, with which (states) this region of Myanmar borders, are on high alert.

For reference: the so-called "army of independent Kachin" consists mainly of representatives of the Kachin people (Jingpo). More than a million representatives of this ethnic group live in Myanmar, and about 150 thousand more live in China. Beijing is concerned about the separatist sentiments of the Kachin people in Myanmar and fears that unrest may spread to the territory of the PRC.

Comments

[Victor_B]

It seems to be our either friends or allies ...
It seems that we did not condemn the military coup.
In general, you will understand hell without a bottle ...

[Peak]

Quote: Victor_B

It seems to be our either friends or allies ...
It seems that we did not condemn the military coup.
In general, you will understand hell without a bottle ...

There are more interests and common affairs with China. They have a very long common land border, therefore - China is in the hands of cards.

[NDR-791]

... the units of the armies of India and China are on high alert, with which (states) this region of Myanmar borders ...
... More than a million representatives of this ethnic group live in Myanmar, about 150 thousand more live in China ...
Another battlefield with India? Although there are two ridges and heights of over 5000. But I wonder: the separatists, where they are in a swing, okay will separate, how will they live? There, a separate economy is simply not possible. Oh, and the Chinese are cunning, it seems to me, at the expense of concern. In reality, it looks more like the state gravitates towards China. By the way, a strategic road goes through it to India and a branch to China.

[Errr]

Quote: NDR-791

Oh, and the Chinese are cunning, it seems to me, at the expense of concern.

This is you straight to the point.
Back in the 1960s, the Chinese claimed that the entire state of Kachin was Chinese territory, citing historical ties and their extraction of jade there in the XNUMXth century.

[Shurik70]

Moreover, Russia should not go there with any statements, without supporting any of the parties. Officially condemn the act of violence and forget about it.
This is a Chinese sandbox

[Errr]

Quote: Shurik70

This is a Chinese sandbox

Myanmar is not a Chinese sandbox, but Russia has been there for a long time, seriously and for a long time.

[NIKN]

Quote: Victor_B

In general, you will understand hell without a bottle ...

Indeed, I only realized that there was something like an enclave in an enclave ...

[Clear]

Quote: Victor_B

It seems to be our either friends or allies ...
It seems that we did not condemn the military coup.
In general, you will understand hell without a bottle ...

As always, you need to look for someone who benefits from it.

[Anachoret]

you can talk a lot about separatism and different ethnic groups of Burma-Myanmar) but most importantly, in the north of the country there is a so-called. the golden triangle, which has been the locomotive of the production of opium poppy, methamphetamine and heroin since the time of the opium wars) this is the answer to this "separatism")
british ears under the belly of china

[tihonmarine]

For reference: the so-called "army of independent Kachin" consists mainly of representatives of the Kachin people (Jingpo). Over a million representatives of this ethnic group live in Myanmar

Since the mid-60s, Kachin State has been independent and governed by the Independent Kachin Organization. However, after the state lost control over the local jade deposits in the mid-90s, a peace treaty was signed with the central authorities, according to which the territory was still controlled by the Organization of Independent Kachin, but under the supervision of the Myanmar military. Large-scale hostilities did not resume until the year before last, when the Independent Kachin Army began resisting again. This time, the conflict was caused by the construction projects of the Myanmar authorities in the state, due to which a massive resettlement of local residents is being carried out.

[Mavrikiy]

In Pekin concerned about separatist sentiments of the Kachin people on the territory of Myanmar and fear that unrest could spread to the territory of the PRC.

The Chinese are playing Vanka. If the separatists do not calm down, then instead of Myanmar they will find themselves in China. China needs a pipeline.