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 the takeover. Comrade Tin Oo, the Operations Commander of People’s Defense Force Operation Area 2, confirmed that they had completely secured the Thayagone military camp at 7:30 AM on March 8.
This successful operation demonstrates the revolutionary forces’ growing ability to reclaim territories from military council control. The military council is facing widespread civilian resistance across the country, forcing them to abandon numerous outposts while experiencing continuous troop desertions. Local civilians have expressed their support for the revolutionary forces’ success in this operation. This victory represents another significant setback for the military council, which continues to lose its grip on various regions across Myanmar as resistance forces gain momentum in their fight for democracy and freedom from military rule.
