Myanmar junta counteroffensive pushes Karenni resistance into new phase of war

The Tatmadaw launched a sustained counteroffensive across Karenni State, forcing pro-democracy forces and the Karenni National Progressive Party to retreat from previously held positions and consolidate defensive lines in mountainous terrain. The junta's offensive marks a tactical shift after months of territorial losses to anti-regime coalitions, though humanitarian access remains severely restricted and casualty figures remain contested between junta and opposition sources.