The Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) and People’s Defense Force (PDF) 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 the joint forces subsequently destroyed the camp by burning it after securing complete control. Comrade Tin Oo, the Operations Commander of People’s Defense Force Operation Area 2, confirmed that they had fully captured the Thayagone military camp at 7:30 AM on March 8.
Currently, KNLA and PDF joint forces are continuing their operations to pursue the fleeing military council troops while ensuring the security of local civilians in the area. This successful operation represents part of the revolutionary forces’ ongoing efforts to gradually liberate areas from military council control. The capture of this strategic position marks another significant achievement in the resistance movement’s campaign against the military council’s presence in the region.
