SAC’s shelling has killed at least 29 and wounded 56 civilians in Laiza on Monday at around midnight, KIO officials said. At least 13 children and several IDPs who had fled homes and taken refuge in Mung Lai Hket IDP Camp were among those killed in the attack. Initial reports said 56 civilians were taken […]
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Chinese military jets flying over the border
A military fighter jet was seen flying over Laying, Chinese side of Kachin-China border on Nov 20 at around 2:26 p.m. Another jet was seen hovering over Jang Hkawng – Laying on the same day at 8:07 a.m.
KIA’s 8th Brigade troops ambush SAC troops
KIA troops under 8th Brigade launched an attack on SAC troops currently stationed at Moda village on Nov 18 at 4 p.m. Another attack on SAC troops who were moving from Chaung Wa towards Katha at Tan Paya Kone on Nov 19 at 2 p.m. Number of casualties have not been reported from both sides.
SAC’s 142nd LIB troops fire mortars
SAC’s 142nd LIB troops based at Daw Hpum Yang fired 2 rounds of 81 mm mortars followed by multiple assault rifle rounds on Loi Jaw Bum on Nov 19 at 9:45 p.m. Earlier that day, 142nd LIB troops arrested 3 Shan boys from Man Nawng village while they were passing Daw Hpum Yang town office […]
KIA/PDF forces clash with SAC’s 77th LIB troops
A joint KIA/PDF force clashed with about 100 SAC troops from 77th LIB at Myawtan, located near Chaung Wa, on Nov 17 at 3:30 p.m.
KIA’s 4th Battalion troops clash with SAC troops
KIA’s 4th Battalion troops clashed with SAC troops near 16-Mile in Njang Yang township on Nov 17 at 11:30 a.m. KIA sources said they encountered SAC troops near 16-Mile while investigating a bomb blast. No casualties have been reported from either side.