The TNLA attacked sites in Lashio and Hsipaw, prompting junta air strikes, while the MNDAA said it seized two regime bases in the Kokang area as part of Operation 1027.
Regime has retaliated against resistance operation to seize Kayah State capital with indiscriminate attacks that have killed around 70 residents, say local volunteers.
The ethnic armed group said it mounted the rescue mission to save civilians being used as human shields in Pauktaw town, which has changed hands twice in the past week.
Locals in Aceh last week turned away several boat arrivals from Bangladesh, saying they did not have the resources to accept more refugees; a UN team was en route.
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Ethnic army is also attacking junta bases in southern Chin State. It has pledged to continue targeting junta bases till the troops inside surrender.
Regime spokesman Major General Zaw Min Tun says the Brotherhood Alliance is fighting to seize ethnic Shan land, not to end military rule.
The TNLA attacked sites in Lashio and Hsipaw, prompting junta air strikes, while the MNDAA said it seized two regime bases in the Kokang area as part of Operation 1027.
Regime has retaliated against resistance operation to seize Kayah State capital with indiscriminate attacks that have killed around 70 residents, say local volunteers.
Massive troop movement is reportedly underway as the junta reinforces its nerve center against an expanding resistance offensive. 
People's Defense Force Zoland said it captured 12 junta troops after seizing base in predawn raid.
The Irrawaddy's latest roundup includes incidents in Rakhine, Shan and Chin states and Sagaing, Magwe and Bago regions.
The ethnic armed group said it mounted the rescue mission to save civilians being used as human shields in Pauktaw town, which has changed hands twice in the past week.
Locals in Aceh last week turned away several boat arrivals from Bangladesh, saying they did not have the resources to accept more refugees; a UN team was en route.
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