The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and allied forces captured the junta’s Tank Battalion 5014 in Bhamo town a few days ago but did not report it due to security concerns.
“We captured the tank battalion two or three days ago but didn’t announce it for fear of airstrikes,” a resistance source said.
Videos circulating on social media Monday evening show KIA troops moving about inside and outside Tank Battalion 5014, with some tanks on fire.
Bhamo resident Ko Thurein said junta troops from the battalion withdrew to the nearby 21st Military Operations Command.