During the 1,300 days of attempted coup, the revolutionary forces successfully wrested nearly 80 towns out of junta control. This signifies that the power the regime holds in Naypyidaw is precariously faltering.
As of August 23, the revolution had reached its 1,300th day. During this time, a total of 77 towns have been seized by the revolutionary forces. The military, despite its purported strength, has repeatedly failed, surrendering with white flags and retreating whenever engaged, prompting even international observers to unexpectedly acknowledge the vulnerability of junta forces.
Min Aung Hlaing, who has granted himself numerous titles, has been proven by MNDAA and TNLA as the most unprecedented Commander-in-Chief in the world who remains unrivaled in failing since the first phase of Operation 1027.
During the second phase of Operation 1027, when the MNDAA and allied forces swiftly captured the Northeastern Regional Military Command within a month, even members of the military junta began questioning how Min Aung Hlaing came to serve as Commander-in-Chief.
The military has now been pierced deeply by the relentless external attacks of the revolutionary forces, which are applying significant pressure even on the core city of the military’s heartland: Pyin Oo Lwin and the capital of Upper Myanmar, Mandalay. Local PDF forces which are organized and established under guerrilla tactics, have managed to strike fiercely and take control of towns: Natogyi and Tabayin, shaking the military’s grip on these areas.
As the military council continues to be hit repeatedly by the intense external pressure of the revolutionary forces, forcing its troops into constant retreat, internal conflicts have also flared up, leading to growing questions about whether Min Aung Hlaing’s authority may soon be seized.
China has revealed its disapproval of Min Aung Hlaing, refusing to grant him a visit to Chinese land. Instead, it invited former President Thein Sein and Deputy Commander-in-Chief Soe Win. After MNDAA captured the Northeastern Military Command on August 3, whispers that Min Aung Hlaing may soon be abandoned began to circulate among pro-military loyalists.
As criticism against Min Aung Hlaing grew more evident among the members of the military junta, Min Aung Hlaing responded by promoting his loyal confidantes, including Aung Lin Dwe, Nyo Saw, and Ye Win Oo, to the rank of major generals. He also relocated Soe Win’s office, which sparked speculation that these moves were preemptive measures to strengthen his inner circle and solidify his defenses against internal threats.
Min Aung Hlaing has aggressively removed or sidelined potential rivals within the military council, instantaneously creating a situation where no one dares to challenge his supremacy. However, despite any internal divisions within the junta, the generals in Naypyidaw, lacking the courage to retake the power Min Aung Hliang holds, are so entrenched in their positions that they will hold on to it until they have no choice but to let go and join People’s Embrace.
Thus, waiting for the internal coup and the junta to collapse on its own is wishful thinking which futilely distracts from the revolution.
The fact that the resistance has managed to capture 77 towns over the course of 1,300 days without any substantial international aid is a testament to their fierce self-reliance in the face of overwhelming adversity.
Bearing the unwavering self-determination that defines the Spring Revolution must continue to be the driving force, all individuals voluntarily must commit to the cause with collective enthusiasm with which victory will be within reach.
