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KACHIN STATE – Junta subordinate Shan Ni Army (SNA) Pyithusit militia fired heavy artillery into the market at Nantpoat Village in Hpakant Township and injured seven civilians, locals reported.
The SNA Pyithusit militia stationed at Tanyawzin Hill fired two rounds on 60mm mortars into the market at Nantpoat Village, part of the Salzin Kone Village Tract at 11:05 a.m. on Friday (August 18), injuring seven innocent local civilians.
“Nantpoat Village is surrounded by the territories controlled by SNA, KIA (Kachin Independence Army) and PDF (People’s Defence Force) respectively. That village is where everyone, no matter from SNA or KIA purchase rations. Junta council shelled the market in that village today (August 18) and seven civilians were caught in the blast. It was just two rounds of heavy artillery. We are not sure where or how but the victims are said to be receiving medical treatment,” a local resident explained the incident.