Fresh Clashes in Myanmar Reduce Northern Town to Rubble

Renewed fighting between military and ethnic groups devastates Kyaukme, leaving residents in despair.

The Ta'ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) has seized control of Kyaukme, a key trade route to China.
Air and artillery strikes have severely damaged buildings and infrastructure, forcing residents to flee.
The Beijing-brokered ceasefire between the junta and ethnic groups has collapsed, escalating the conflict.
Dozens of civilians have been killed, and many more are struggling with scarce resources and rising food prices.
China remains a major ally to the junta but also maintains ties with ethnic groups near its border.