Operation 1111
Operation 1111 (Burmese: ၁၁၁၁ စစ်ဆင်ရေး, also referred to as the 2023 Battle of Loikaw) is an ongoing military operation launched by Karenni Ethnic Armed Organisations (EAOs) including the Karenni Army (KA), Karenni Nationalities Defence Force (KNDF) and Karenni National People's Liberation Front (KNPLF). The operation was launched concurrently with Operation 1107, with the goal to capture Kayah State's capital city of Loikaw.
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| Part of the Myanmar civil war | |||||||||
Kayah State | |||||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||||
| Tatmadaw |
Karenni ethnic armed organizations | ||||||||
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| Brig. Gen. Aye Min Naung † (commander of the 44th Light Infantry Division) |
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| Unknown | Unknown | ||||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||||
| 300+ killed | 50+ killed | ||||||||
| 500+ civilians killed and 350,000 internally displaced | |||||||||
Around 35,000 people have reportedly been displaced due to the recent fighting in Kayah state. Tatmadaw troops have reacted to the offensive by erecting roadblocks in and around Loikaw. As of 7 January 2024, fighting is ongoing.
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