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KAREN STATE-.The locals said that the sounds of heavy and small weapons firing were heard and the junta carried out aerial strikes with fighter jets in Myawaddy Township.
A local said that the sound of heavy and small weapons was heard continuously near Myittar Lin Myaing, Myawaddy Township on May 17, 3:30 a.m. and then the junta dropped bombs with fighter jets.
“There will be at least 2 fighter jets and dropped bombs around Myawaddy Township, Myittar Lin Myain, and Letkat Taung. The battle happened in the early morning. After the battle, the junta dropped bombs. The sounds are loud in the early morning,” said a local.
There are frequent clashes between KNLA, the PDF Allied Forces, and the military council troops. The junta carried out frequent shooting with heavy weapons and aerial strikes.