Burma-Myanmar: 7 civilians injured in clash in Shan State
Seven civilians were injured Wednesday in fighting between the Tatmadaw (military) and the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) in northern Shan State, a state legislator said.
Nan Khin Htar Ye, MP for Theinni township, said the victims included five women and two men.
“One of the victims was hit in the knee by flying shrapnel,” she said. “We transferred them to Lashio Hospital from Theinni. The others suffered minor injuries.”
A TNLA spokesperson said its fighters attacked a Tatmadaw convoy passing near Theinni town.
Three vehicles were damaged and at least five residential houses were destroyed in the attack, residents said.