On February 1, 2026, exactly five years after the military coup, Myanmar remains deeply divided as junta forces hold major cities and main roads while resistance groups dominate periphery and border regions, according to a map update shared by analyst Thomas V. Linge. This assessment covers the situation as of 01/02/2026 during the reporting window from 3:45 PM to 6:45 PM UTC. Thomas V. Linge stated in an X post, "Myanmar 🇲🇲 MAP UPDATE: The situation in Myanmar as of 01/02/2026. Exactly 5 years after the coup, the country remains deeply divided. Junta forces have managed to hold on to the major cities and main roads, but resistance groups continue to dominate the periphery and border regions." Linge noted that 2025 marked the most challenging year for the anti-coup resistance, with junta forces holding key battles and regaining ground on multiple fronts, though over the past five years the military regime has failed to gain full control of the country.
