Karen National Association, Kawthoolei administrative area, Dupalaya District Brigade (6); Win Yae Township, Khlara-(2) under the 44th Division of Kyaikta Division, which came in a column to reinforce the Tan Khun Tine Police Station.
Amata-318 (Abis Artillery battalion), BGF Battalion (1021) and BGF Battalion (3) under the Southeast Military Command, the military council forces with a total strength of about 100 fighting against K.N.L.A Battalion (16) and revolutionary joint forces, 2023.
September 14th According to KNU’s statement on September 16th, there was an exchange of fire between the two sides that started around 8:00 am. In that encounter, a Mi-35P attack helicopter left Mawlamyine, Southeast Division Headquarters at 9:12 a.m. and arrived around the area of the shooting at around 9:40 a.m. and conducted airstrikes.
As a result of the air strike, one soldier of the Joint Revolutionary Forces was killed, and the village school and houses were also damaged. The military council stated that in addition to the airstrikes, the abusive forces also fired with 122 mm heavy weapons, causing additional damage to homes.
On September 15th, about 100 troops from the 3rd Battalion of the BGF, under the Southeast Regional Military Command, were reinforced, and faced with the joint forces of the KNLA were reportedly in a tense situation.
As of September 14, more than 15,000 local people are fleeing the war. It is reported that the local people who are currently fleeing the war are facing many difficulties due to the continuous rains and the strong flow of water running down from the mountains.
In addition, food, medicines and medical treatment are also urgently needed for refugees. Photo. KNU Brigade (6); KNLA battalion (16). Photo index. KNU Brigade (6th) Battalion (16th) Battalion of the Military Council and BGF troops. Source of information. Dupalaya District News and information.