Intense fighting has erupted between the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and the military council forces near the Myitsone Hotel in Banmaw, Kachin State, beginning on August 13. According to KIA military sources, more than 60 military council troops were killed during the four consecutive days of fighting, with numerous weapons and ammunition seized by the resistance forces. The battles occurred after the military council launched a major offensive in the area surrounding the Myitsone Hotel, prompting KIA allied forces to mount defensive operations.
The fighting continued both day and night for four consecutive days, resulting in significant casualties for the military council forces. Reports indicate that bodies of military council soldiers were piled up in the area, with their forces unable to retrieve them. The exact number of wounded military council troops remains unknown. The intense combat operations have led to the seizure of substantial amounts of military equipment and ammunition by the KIA forces.
While the military council attempted to recapture Artillery Base 366 in Banmaw, KIA allied forces continue their offensive operations in the area. The Banmaw Airport remains contested, with both sides maintaining partial control over different sections. The ongoing conflict has raised serious concerns about civilian safety in the region, as fighting continues to intensify. The situation remains fluid, with both sides engaged in strategic operations to maintain or gain control of key positions in the area.
