A military council column consisting of over 70 troops was completely destroyed by allied forces of the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) near the Thai-Myanmar border. Following this defeat, the military council responded with airstrikes in the area. The battle, which occurred on May 28, resulted in significant casualties for the military council forces, prompting them to launch aerial counterattacks in response to their ground losses.
At 1:03 PM Thai time, a Yak-130 fighter jet belonging to the Myanmar military council approached Thai airspace. In response to this incursion, the Royal Thai Air Force immediately dispatched two F-16 fighter jets on an emergency mission to intercept and deter the Myanmar military council’s aircraft. The Royal Thai Air Force issued an emergency statement regarding this incident, highlighting the heightened tensions in the border region.
According to military sources from the border area, Thai ground and air forces have been placed on high alert. The military council’s aircraft conducted bombing raids in the area following the destruction of their ground forces. The KNLA allied forces are currently conducting simultaneous offensive operations against all military council outposts along the Thai-Myanmar border. These engagements have led to increased military activities on both sides of the border, with both countries’ armed forces maintaining heightened presence in the region. The situation continues to develop as resistance forces maintain pressure on military council positions while the junta responds with airstrikes, creating a tense security situation in the border area.
