Burma-Myanmar: Clashes between Burmese army and Kachin Independence Army (KIA) in Gwi Htun Bum
BA’s 111th LIR troops currently stationed at Lawa Pa, Mada Bum launched an attack on KIA’s 44th Battalion position at Gwi Htun Bum in Hpakant township on Dec 3 at around 1 pm. BA troops began the attack by firing 10 artillery rounds on Gwi Htun Bum followed by infantry units. The two sides battled till 4:40 pm in the afternoon.
BA’s 111th LIR troops took position at a Kachin baptist church in Man Den village last week and patrolled around Ka Maing – Kawng Ra and Nam Si En area.
A chinese military jet has been spotted near Ja Htu Kawng, located on China-Burma border, in KIA’s headquarters area on Dec 3 at around 8:40 am.
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