Mizzima

Over the course of two years of resistance against the Military Council, there have been a reported 9,900 clashes, resulting in the “defeat of approximately 30,000 Military Council soldiers”, as stated by the Ministry of Defense (MOD) of the National Unity Government (NUG) on 7 September.

Considering the situation, the Ministry of Defense (MOD) of the NUG determined that the Military Council had depleted 12.5 per cent of its forces over the span of the two years of the Spring Revolution

The NUG issued a nationwide call for resistance against the coup d'état military council on 7 September, 2021 – a call that happened seven months after the February coup.

At present, the MOD reports that the NUG has established 293 PDF battalions, with People's Defense Forces (PDF) formed in over 250 townships throughout Myanmar.

As the armed resistance continued over the span of two years, the NUG successfully extended their operational presence across various regions, including Tanintharyi, Mandalay, Bago (East and West) and Magway regions, Mon State and the Naypyidaw Council area, as highlighted in the MOD statement.

Furthermore, the NUG proudly announced the establishment of Local Resistance Forces and People's Defense Forces in the critical regions of Yangon and Ayeyarwaddy regions, marking a resilient and determined effort in the pursuit of justice and democracy.

The journey towards a free and democratic Myanmar continues, as these developments underscore the unwavering spirit of those who stand in defiance of oppression, according to the NUG.