Myanmar Rebels Use Drones to Fight Government Forces

Defense News ,Myanmar :-  In the northwestern part of Myanmar, rebels have been using a new kind of weapon to take back control of a big piece of land from the government. They say that these weapons, called drones, have been very helpful in their fight.

These rebels, known as the Chin National Army (CNA), now control about 70% of Chin state. They have a big fleet of drones, which are small flying machines, used mainly for jobs like taking photos or delivering packages.

The CNA got these drones from different places, like China and some Western countries such as the United States. They set up a special department just for operating these drones. Many of the people who operate the drones used to be civilians. They got training for months, including watching tutorials on websites like YouTube.

Ram Kulh Cung, who helps lead the CNA, says that their drone operators are mostly young people who are good with technology. Some of them studied engineering, while others just liked playing with drones as a hobby. They also learn a lot from the internet to get better at using drones.

The rebels have been successful in their recent attacks. They took control of seven towns in Chin state near the border with India since October 2023. Because of these attacks, around 400 soldiers from the Myanmar army ran away to a place called Mizoram in India.

Cung says that drones played a big role in their success. They plan their attacks carefully, and the drones help them gather information and carry out their plans effectively.

These drone attacks have started to change the situation for the Myanmar military. Before, the military had an advantage because they had modern fighter jets. But now, using these jets is becoming too expensive for them. They have been doing many airstrikes in areas controlled by the rebels, which led to the deaths of thousands of people. Drones, on the other hand, are much cheaper to use and maintain.

The military has also tried using drones, but they haven't been very successful because their operators haven't been trained well enough. The rebels' success with drones has caught the attention of experts. They say that drones are changing the way wars are fought in Myanmar. Although the military still has some advantages, drones have made things harder for them.

These drones are helping the rebels in Myanmar fight against the government forces. They have been successful in taking back control of a large part of Chin state. The drones are cheaper and easier to use than fighter jets, which gives the rebels an advantage. The military is also trying to use drones, but they haven't been as successful as the rebels. Overall, drones are changing the way wars are fought in Myanmar.