Myanmar Junta Still Failing to Consolidate Power, Put Down Revolt from Coup – Topic Report
Channel: Actiune Baza
Date: 2021-04-13

Myanmar Military Suffers Heavy Casualties in Fierce Fighting With Ethnic Armed Groups

The Irrawaddy News Magazine

Fighting broke out between various ethnic armed groups and the Myanmar military at several locations in the country’s north and northeast on Monday, resulting in heavy casualties to the military, including the death of a battalion commander, as well as the reported capture of some of their soldiers.

Fierce clashes between the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and the Tatmadaw (Myanmar military) took place around Dokphoneyan in Kachin State’s Momauk Township. Tensions have been rising since the KIA seized the Alaw Bum base on March 25 near the Chinese border, which was previously occupied by the Tatmadaw.

KIA information officer, Colonel Naw Bu told The Irrawaddy that the Tatmadaw launched several airstrikes over four days in their efforts to recapture the base from the KIA.

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