The Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) and People’s Defense Force (PDF) joint forces have successfully captured the military council’s Thayagone camp in Thandaunggyi Township, Karen State, resulting in the death of more than 10 military council soldiers and the seizure of significant amounts of weapons and ammunition, according to an official announcement from the Karen National Union (KNU). The battle began at 1 PM on March 7 and concluded with the complete capture of the camp on March 8.
During the battle, more than 20 military council troops fled from the camp, and KNLA and PDF joint forces are currently pursuing these fleeing soldiers. The captured camp was completely destroyed by fire after its seizure. The Operation Commander of People’s Defense Force Operation Area 2, Comrade Tin Oo, confirmed that they had completely taken control of the Thayagone military camp at 7:30 AM on March 8.
This military victory demonstrates the revolutionary forces’ growing capability to reclaim territories from military council control. The military council continues to face widespread civilian resistance across the country, leading to the abandonment of military outposts and bases in various locations. Such successful operations reflect the military capabilities and unified coordination of revolutionary forces. The pattern of military council troops abandoning their positions and fleeing from resistance forces has become increasingly common, indicating the weakening hold of the military council over its territorial control and the strengthening of revolutionary forces in various regions of Myanmar.
