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KACHIN STATE- Kachin War News Source stated that the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) annihilated the junta council’s battalion assigned to reinforce the battle in Tar Ma Hkan Village, Hpakant Township, Kachin State.
KIA launched an offensive attack on February 26 night to seize the Tar Ma Hkan stronghold. The junta’s base camp seizing battle has been continuously encountering by resisting and reinforcing the junta’s air and navy force.
“KIA brigade (9) coalition forces could eliminate all of the over 60 junta forces assigned to reinforce in Tar Ma Hkan Village on March 5. 10 weapons and much ammunition are said to be confiscated,” Kachin War News Source stated.
In addition, the Shanni Nationalities Army (SNA) has reportedly participated in the junta’s reinforcement battalion. KIA and PDFs have been blocking the Tar Ma Hkan base from taking over.
“Around 100 junta forces who burned down Tar Ma Hkan Village were annihilated. Many weapons and ammunition were said to have been confiscated. The junta forces assigned as reinforcement are known to be from Kasen Bum,” one of the KIA news sources said.
Moreover, as KIA has been waging junta camps capturing battles in Hpakant and Mansi townships, KIA seized Ma Ji Gon stronghold recently and confiscated many ammunitions including a Howitzer cannon range.
Furthermore, Kachin Region’s military situations, including Tar Ma Hkan battle, are still under investigation.