In a clash near Nammon town in the Indawgyi region of Kachin State’s Mohnyin District, the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) intercepted and engaged a joint force of military council troops and Shanni Army (SNA) fighters, resulting in the death of 5 military council soldiers and the seizure of weapons and ammunition. The battle, which began around 4 AM on April 11, continued until 8 AM, according to military sources from the Kachin Independence Army. The military council forces and their Shanni allies were advancing towards the areas of Sanwin Kon and Ingtha when the KIA launched their defensive operation to protect local civilians.
During the engagement, the resistance forces successfully captured military equipment and ammunition from the military council troops, while confirming the deaths of five military council soldiers. The region continues to experience heightened military tensions, with the military council and their allied forces conducting operations that often result in civilian oppression. The Kachin Independence Army maintains its commitment to protecting the security and rights of local residents, as reported by military sources. The battle took place in an area where the military council has been attempting to establish control through increased military operations and the deployment of allied forces.
The Indawgyi region represents a strategically significant area that the military council has been attempting to control. However, local civilians continue to resist military council administration and show support for revolutionary forces. While the military council has intensified its military activities in the region, effective control remains elusive due to consistent resistance from revolutionary forces. The area has become a focal point of conflict as the military council attempts to extend its authority, while resistance forces maintain their defensive positions to protect civilian populations from military council aggression. The recent clash demonstrates the ongoing nature of the conflict and the resistance forces’ capability to effectively counter military council operations in the region.
