The offensive severely weakened the MNDAA and northern Myanmar ethnic armed groups and led to the rise of Min Aung Hlaing.

[3] On the weekend of February 5, the Tatmadaw and Kokang BGF began preparations to attack MNDAA forces.

[3] As Bai's convoy was travelling between Hsenwi and Kunlong townships, MNDAA forces ambushed it near the town of Nadi between 2:30 and 3pm on February 5.

[5] Around 20 MNDAA fighters were positioned on a nearby hillside known as Yasapo when they opened fire, killing nine civilians and three of Bai's teenage bodyguards.

[5] The assassination attempt was the first attack by the MNDAA since the coup began and heightened tension across Kokang and Shan State.