According to KIA military sources, intense fighting near Nyaungpinkwin ward in the vicinity of Hpakant city, Kachin State, has resulted in numerous casualties among military council troops, with several prisoners of war and weapons being captured. The battles that occurred on September 10 saw fierce clashes between combined forces of KIA and KPDF against advancing military council columns, with heavy fighting taking place throughout both day and night. The military council forces suffered significant losses during these engagements, with substantial amounts of weapons and ammunition being seized by resistance forces.
Over the past three months, military council casualties in the Hpakant region have numbered in the hundreds, though they continue attempting to recapture territories controlled by KIA and KPDF forces. Each offensive launched by military council troops has resulted in heavy losses on their side. The military operations in the Hpakant area are being led by Colonel General Kaung Min Htut of the Infantry Division and Colonel General Zaw Lin of Military Command 3 based in Mohnyin. During this period, the military council has conducted more than 15 airstrikes in the region. Their attacks have resulted in the deaths of over 75 civilians and injured more than 250 others, according to confirmed reports.
The ongoing conflict has forced more than 10,000 residents from 13 villages in western Hpakant to flee their homes as internally displaced persons (IDPs). These displaced civilians are facing severe humanitarian challenges, including urgent needs for food and basic necessities. The military council began deploying multiple columns into Hpakant township since late May, leading to continuous clashes in the area. The situation remains critical as military council forces persist in their attempts to regain control of the region, despite suffering heavy casualties in their offensive operations. The humanitarian crisis continues to worsen as more civilians are forced to flee their homes due to the intensifying conflict.
