KACHIN STATE – According to people close to the KIA front line, the light infantry battalion-438 military council camp based in Shanthongbom below Alawbom, Momauk Township, Bhamo District has been completely captured by KIA and allied forces on the morning of March 20th.
“This morning, we captured the LIB-438 camp near Alawbom. Shanthongbom base. It’s in Momauk Township.” a person close to KIA’s front line said.
He said it was captured by KIA 5th Brigade and allied forces.
A local woman said, “The situation in Nuanlan side, Momauk Township is also bad. I don’t know when the battle will happen.”
Momauk LIB 438 is one of the 21st Infantry and light infantry battalions under the Bhamo-based Operations Command Headquarters.
Since June 26, 2023, clashes between the military council and KIA allied forces have recurred in Momauk Township.