[30] By August 2024, even some pro-Tatmadaw sources had started employing the term Operation 1111, though in combination with the generic label terrorist.

The Irrawaddy reported that "volunteers estimate that around 35,000 people—including people displaced by previous conflicts—need to evacuate from Loikaw as a result of the recent fighting.

[2][3] On 22 November it was reported that 315+ fighters and civilians on both sides had died during the first 10 days of Operation 1111 and that 100,800 people had been in displaced Kayah state, with 40,000 of those from Loikaw.

[35] In an interview with The Irrawaddy on 28 November, the KNDF's deputy commander-in-chief Marwi claimed that the rebels already controlled 80% of Kayah state and had surrounded Loikaw, where an interim Karenni government was being established.

Loikaw's Naung Yar and Daw Au Khu residential wards saw ongoing clashes and rebel forces claimed to have captured 50 soldiers and several weapons and ammunition.

[46] On 29 January, KNLA and PDF forces shot down a Tatmadaw Eurocopter AS365 with machine guns, sniper rifles, and RPGs as it was landing.

They further stated that the fighting in Kayah was escalating, with Demoso, Mese, Shadaw and Ywar Thit fully in Karenni control.

With the Tatmadaw force being at Kayan Tha Yar with the direction towards at the capital, while stating fighting in Loikaw itself was continuing daily.

[53] During 22 June, it was reported that Tatmadaw had lost military bases in Mobye, Demoso, Shadaw, Ywar Thit, Nammekon, Mawchi and Mese since the start of the operation.

[54] On 1 July, junta forces began attacking KNDF positions south of Pinlaung, attempting to relieve the Karenni siege on Pekon.

[27] By mid July in Hpasawng Township there had been reports of fresh intense fighting, including Karenni claims of poisoned gas use by Tatmadaw against the resistance fighters.

[57] In Loikaw itself, Karenni State Interim Executive Council where moving museum artefacts into safety from the fighting.

[59] There are reports of Karenni advances as well, with two key military bases (Yaykyaw & Mae Salong) near Bawlakhe falling to the resistance fighters.

[63][64] With information emerging that Min Aung Hlaing may have exposed himself, by taking a tour of conflict zones, due to internal criticism over recent military setbacks.

[69] The Karenni State Interim Executive Council said 40,000 people have been displaced by Yagi and the Mobye Dam flooding.

[72] The Junta is reported to have prevented aid from reaching some areas by putting in place road blocks, thus worsening the effects of Yagi.

[73] Karenni Army Adjutant-General Colonel Phone Naing however thinks Tatmadaw wont aim to hold the territory, but is seeking to shore up its supply lines.

Also Chinese drones are playing a part, with former counter-measures less effective in their combat and their able to carry bigger bomb loads.

[76] The Irrawaddy reported on 5 November that Tatmadaw was building up forces near Kayah State and in Loikaw for an offensive, possibly for the upcoming anniversary of Operation 1111.

[15] While civilian farmers are suffering disruptions due to the ongoing situation in Northern Kayah and South Western Shan.

[79] In late November, an small detachment of 80 Junta troops heading for Loikaw from Mobye were attacked and suffered some 30 dead.

[89] In December, while all this fighting is going on, Pro-Junta sources report fears of a second push to take Loikaw by KNDF since Operation 1111 started.

Stating fighting is occurring in 'Bawlakhe, Hpruso, Hpasawng, Demoso, Moebye, and Pekon' and estimating a battle for Loikaw is on the horizon for 2025.

[15] Since November, according to the Irrawaddy, both the Junta and the Pa-O National Army have been on the offensive to retake territory from the Karenni Resistance.

With KNDF General Maui stating "Without enough weapons for a frontal assault, tactics and intelligence are everything in the outcome of the conflict.

We must make sure that the army comes after us and falls in our trap.”[97] While Myanmar Peace Monitor reports Loikaw Prison was excluded from a recent amnesty issued by the Junta.

[103] By Middle February, 80% of Historical Karenni State is estimated by Democratic Voice of Burma as under resistance control.

[109] By July 2024, it was reported that an anti-junta law enforcement agency, the Karenni State Police, were attempting to deal with sex crimes.

[110] In now Junta held Loikaw, as of January 2025, the local Military council have started issuing confiscation threats for vacant homes.

The group Progressive Karenni People reported that the junta had destroyed "46 religious buildings, 22 schools, 14 hospitals and 2,281 homes" in the state since 1 January 2024.