According to sources from refugee assistance organizations and Thai military at the Thai-Myanmar border, 437 Myanmar refugees who fled to Thailand have now returned to their homes following the successful capture of the military council’s Pu Lu Tu camp by revolutionary forces led by the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA). The operation marks a significant development in the ongoing conflict along the border region.
The military engagement began on the evening of February 26, when combined forces led by the KNLA initiated an attack on the military council’s Pu Lu Tu camp using drone warfare. This offensive action prompted approximately 500 local civilians to seek temporary refuge across the Thai border. The fighting continued until March 14, when KNLA and allied forces successfully captured the military council’s Infantry Battalion 31 Point 1248 base at Pu Lu Tu. During the battle, twelve military council troops were killed, while eleven others managed to escape into Thai territory. The operation demonstrated the increasing effectiveness of resistance forces in challenging military council control in border areas.
Relief efforts are currently underway, with Karen National Union (KNU) Brigade 7 providing necessary assistance to returning refugees in their area of control. Thai military authorities have officially confirmed the repatriation of all 437 Myanmar refugees who had temporarily sought shelter in Thailand. While the ground situation is now reportedly under the firm control of revolutionary forces, KNLA sources indicate they remain vigilant against potential aerial attacks by the military council. Despite this ongoing threat, the area has achieved a relative degree of stability under the protection of resistance forces, marking an important victory in the broader struggle against military council control in the region.
