The Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) and People’s Defense Force (PDF) joint forces have successfully captured the military council’s Thayarnyunt 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 by 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 resistance forces completely burned down the captured camp after securing it, as confirmed by People’s Defense Force Operation Area 2 Commander Comrade Tin Oo. Local residents noted that this military victory would contribute to improved security and stability in the region. The successful operation demonstrates the growing military capabilities of revolutionary forces in the area and indicates the weakening territorial control of the military council.
The Thayarnyunt camp was a strategically important military council position in Thandaunggyi Township, used to maintain the junta’s control over the region. Its capture represents a significant advancement in the revolutionary forces’ military capabilities and highlights the deteriorating territorial control of the military council. This success has boosted the morale of local civilians and increased their confidence in the revolutionary forces. The capture of this strategic position marks another milestone in the ongoing resistance against the military council’s oppression and demonstrates the growing strength of the combined revolutionary forces in Karen State.
