The Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) and People’s Defense Force (PDF) have successfully captured the military council’s Thabye Nyunt camp in Hpapun Township, Karen State, resulting in the death of more than 10 military council soldiers and the seizure of a significant amount 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 joint KNLA-PDF forces are currently pursuing these fleeing soldiers. The captured camp was completely destroyed by fire. People’s Defense Force Operation Area 2 Commander Comrade Tin Oo confirmed that they had completely secured the Thabye Nyunt military camp at 7:30 AM on March 8.
