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DPA’s Ukraine War Casualties and the Breaking Point

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | February 21, 2025

Introduction Three years into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, launched on February 24, 2022, the war has exacted a staggering toll on both sides. As a journalist embedded in this conflict daily, I’ve witnessed the relentless grind of attritional warfare—Russia’s artillery barrages, Ukraine’s desperate counterattacks, and a manpower crisis pushing Kyiv to the edge. Working with…

DPA Analyzed Prediction for Trump’s Gaza plan

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | February 6, 2025

As usual, Israel-Palestinian related issues are always extremely polarized and controversial – on top of that, Youtube tries to suppress related topic videos, making it nearly impossible to reach and inform people on the geopolitical implications and interpretations of what is happening. So I gonna write simply, what I think is going to happen: Possible…

Mysterious China Vessel cuts Taiwan’s undersea cable; lurking suspiciously for a month off Taiwan…

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | January 7, 2025

In a disturbing development from Taiwan, the Taiwanese Coast Guard is investigating a potential case of sabotage involving undersea internet cables. These cables, which are crucial for Taiwan’s internet connectivity, were reportedly damaged by an alleged Chinese vessel. However, the investigation has hit a roadblock as authorities have been unable to board the suspected ship…

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    [ Insider Asia ] Satellite images show China building what appears to be over 100 new silos for its nuclear missiles, analysts say

    July 1, 2021
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    Satellite images show China building more than 100 new missile silos, analysts told the Washington Post. Altogether China is building at least 145 new missile silos across the country, a researcher said. The Pentagon has said evidence suggests China plans to build an “expanded silo-based force.”

    [ Reuters ] UK and Singapore agree post-Brexit deal for financial services

    July 1, 2021
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    LONDON (Reuters) – Britain said on Wednesday it had agreed a partnership for financial services with Singapore as part of its push for post-Brexit trade and investment deals. “Our financial partnership will help increase investment and trade with Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region and boost collaboration on important areas such as fintech and green finance,”…

    Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA) attacked Tedim PDF camp, Chin State on June16

    June 28, 2021
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    はずき@hazukimayo Total value of 200 lakh worth properties of Tedim PDF camp from Chin state, were vandalised by the Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA) on June16. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar#June18Coup

    Tatmadaw shelled Kachin Independence Army (KIA) HQ near Laiza & La Gyar Yang, Kachin State

    June 28, 2021
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    ZeeKwat@ZeeKwat23 Breaking News. Myanmar Tatmadaw, the military has launched multiple artillery strikes to #Laiza and MaiJangYang, #Kachin state where Kachin Independence Army (KIA) Headquarter exists. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar#June23Coup11:33 PM · Jun 23, 2021·Twitter 

    Massive amount of weapons and ammunition confiscated after the arrest of PDF leader Htun Tawk Naing in Mandalay. Weapons type are alleged to be similar to those used by Kachin Independence Army (KIA)

    June 28, 2021
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    Kachin Independence Army (KIA) issued warning to civilians in Kachin State, not to carry ammunication or food for the Tatmadaw

    June 28, 2021
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    Lwin Mar Aye@LwinMarAye14 The Kachin Independence Army’s (KIA) 2nd Brigade’s 11th Battalion issued a warning to civil society vehicles, passenger vans and private cars,in #Kachin State, not to carry ammunition and food for military. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar#June25Coup

    Shan State Progressive Party reportedly forced enlisting people in Namhkam to join their army.

    June 28, 2021
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    ayemonm.@___masijapepsi Shan State Progress Party in Northern Shan State, is now abducting Shan people in Namkhan to join their army. They told the family that abducted family member has died but refused to return the dead body. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar

    Brigade 1 of Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) clashed with Tatmadaw and Karen Border Guard Force at Hpa-an, Kayin State; 8 Junta troops reportedly killed, 4 others injured. No KNLA casualties reported.

    June 28, 2021
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    Arakan Army (AA) seized weapons from junta police deployed on the grounds of the sacred Mahamuni Buddha Temple in Kyauktaw, Rakhine State.

    June 28, 2021
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    Ethnic armed group the Arakan Army (AA) has seized weapons from junta police deployed on the grounds of the sacred Mahamuni Buddha Temple in Kyauktaw, Rakhine State. AA troops surrounded the temporary police outpost at the temple at around 1am on Sunday and disarmed the more than 20 police officers from the Mrauk-U police battalion…

    Air defense station found in Ottarathiri Township, Ottara District, north of Nay Pyi Taw on Google map

    June 28, 2021
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    Military paratroopers spotted in the air over Thaketa township, Yangon

    June 28, 2021
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    Ah Lynn အလင်း@AhLynn_Light Replying to @nslwinMyanmar military fascist Air forces was unusually parachuting over Yangon’s Thaketa township at 1:30pm today.A resident said he has never seen such strange and hostile parachuting over his neighborhood before.@mbachelet@UNinMyanmar@antonioguterres@UN#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar

    Fighting between PDF fighters and Junta forces in Chanmyathazi township, Mandalay on 22 June 2021

    June 28, 2021
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    The Irrawaddy (Eng)@IrrawaddyNews Bomb blasts were reported in various places in #Mandalay after a clash between People’s Defense Force fighters and junta troops on Tuesday in Chan Mya Thazi Township. The attacks were supposedly carried out by PDF fighters on police stations.(Photo: CJ) #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar

    2 bomb explosions reported at a high school in Bahmo, Kachin State

    June 28, 2021
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    Save Myanmar @htwe711 Two bombs explode at Moemawk (Nmawk) High School in Bahmaw District at around 9 am this morning. Local said, three people injured. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar#Kachin

    2 explosion reported in Hlaing Township, Yangon

    June 28, 2021
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    WEEEKLY MYANMAR ( MYANMAR DAILEEE )@WeeeklyMyanmar 2 bomb explosions occurred in Hlaing Tsp, Yangon this morning and no injuries were reported. #June25Coup#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar

    Bomb discovered in the office of the Ward Superintendent of Dagon Seikkan Township. 3 arrested by the security forces.

    June 28, 2021
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    Bomb exploded at the Immigration Dept Building in Mayangone Township, Yangon

    June 28, 2021
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    Pyae Sone Aung@PyaeS77 #Mayangone Township, A bomb exploded at the back of the Immigration Office in the historical quarter at 2.30 pm today, locals reported.(#Myanmar security forces). #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar#June27Coup#RecognizeNUG

    [ Asia Times ] New age rebels rock and roil Myanmar’s junta

    June 28, 2021
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    The future for Myanmar thus looks bleak, with only a split within the Tatmadaw likely able to bring about fundamental change. But there are no signs yet of that happening as Myanmar’s resistance shifts from peaceful protests to more violent means. The most the “new rebels”, alone or together with ethnic allies, may be able…

    Two explosions reported at a high school and a monastery in HaungPa village, Hpakant, Mohnyin District, Kachin State

    June 28, 2021
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    조은이@Sunflow24456399 Two bomb explosions occurred at a high school and near a monastery respectively in HaungPa village, Hpakant around 6am on June 27. Myanmar Terrorists’ terrorized actions are getting worse day by day! #RecognizeNUG#June28Coup#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar

    Explosion went off in the middle of a protest against the Shan State Progressive Party and the Shan State Army in Namhkam, Shan State, seriously injuring 2. It is reportedly a suicide attack by 2 individuals who died immediately.

    June 28, 2021
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    Bomb reported went off on Bogyoke Road in Kalay, Sagaing

    June 28, 2021
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    Sarah Erica@SarahErica9 Bomb exploded between Innwa Bank and Myanmar ShaeSaung Bank on BoGyoke Road in Kalay,Sagaing at around 12 this afternoon. #RecognizeNUG#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar#June28Coup

    Kachin Independence Army (KIA)’s Brigade 5 attacked a checkpoint Balaminhtin Bridge, which links Myitkyina and Waingmaw townships, the Kachin State | Military shell KIA controlled areas in response.

    June 28, 2021
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    Two junta police were injured on Wednesday night when ethnic armed group the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) attacked a checkpoint just outside Myitkyina, the Kachin State capital. Troops from the KIA’s Brigade 5 attacked the checkpoint at Balaminhtin Bridge, which links Myitkyina and Waingmaw townships, around 7.40pm. The KIA said its fighters withdrew after attacking…

    [ Myanmar Now ]Tanker carrying jet fuel due to arrive in Yangon on Saturday

    June 28, 2021
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    A tanker ship carrying airplane fuel is scheduled to arrive in Yangon on Saturday after departing from Singapore’s Jurong Island on Tuesday, according to data from several marine tracking websites. The Panama-registered tanker SANTYA is loaded with Jet A1 fuel, which can be used both for commercial aviation and military aircraft, documents seen by Myanmar…

    Firefight between military forces and PDF-Mingin near Than Pauk village, Mingin Township, Sagaing. 15 junta soldiers reportedly killed.

    June 28, 2021
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    Another firefight occurred in the afternoon near Than Pauk Village. There were around 30 military casualties, claimed the spokesperson for the PDF-Mingin. Local media said that at least 15 junta soldiers were killed in the shootouts. However, The Irrawaddy was unable to confirm that figure independently. “We didn’t want to fight as we were helping…

    SAC troops attack Ban Bwe village, Yinmarpin Township, Sagaing. 2 PDF militia killed.

    June 28, 2021
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    Ban Bwe village, Yinmarpin Township, Sagaing region was attacked for a second time by military council troops causing villagers to flee to a nearby forest. “Hearing the message that Military council of about 80 troops in four military vehicles arrived at around 11 a.m., we are fleeing to a nearby forest.” a resident told Mizzima.…

    9 junta soldiers killed after a refugee base in northwest Sagaing was attacked by Junta forces posing as civilians. The militia suffered 1 casualty.

    June 28, 2021
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    At least 10 people were killed when troops loyal to Myanmar’s junta attacked a base used to assist refugees in northwestern Sagaing region, but were outmaneuvered by militiamen using guerrilla tactics to overcome a deficit in firepower, sources said Friday. A member of the People’s Defense Force (PDF) militia in Sagaing’s Mingin township, who spoke…

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