The Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) Special Forces Battalion 4 has reported a successful operation against a military checkpoint in Nan Taung village, Palaw Township, Tanintharyi Region, resulting in one military casualty and four injuries. The attack, which took place at approximately 6:20 AM on August 10, saw resistance forces successfully withdraw without casualties despite counterattacks from the military council forces using heavy weapons and drones.
According to the statement released by KNLA Special Forces Battalion 4, the operation was strategically planned to disperse the military council’s forces and create a sense of insecurity within their established bases, ultimately disrupting their daily operations. The resistance forces effectively engaged with the military checkpoint, demonstrating their capability to conduct precise operations while ensuring the safety of their personnel. The military council’s response included the deployment of heavy artillery and drone surveillance, but these countermeasures proved ineffective in preventing the successful execution of the resistance operation.
The KNLA Special Forces have emphasized their commitment to continuing such operations as part of their broader strategy to achieve revolutionary success against the military council. They have issued an important advisory to civilians, urging them to avoid residing near military installations and checkpoints for their safety. The resistance forces have made it clear that similar operations will continue as part of their sustained effort to dismantle the military dictatorship. The statement also highlighted the importance of civilian safety and requested local residents to relocate to safer areas away from potential conflict zones, as the resistance movement maintains its momentum in the ongoing struggle for democracy and freedom from military oppression.
