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SHAN STATE – A Kachin Independence Army (KIA) front-line source told the media that KIA occupied the base of junta light infantry battalion (LIB) 567 at Wainla mountain between Mongkoe and Mongpo area of Muse Township, Northern Shan State.
Starting the morning of October 19, KIA forces attacked the base of LIB 567 for almost the whole day and seized it around 4:00 p.m. There are said to be deaths and injuries reported on the junta side and some soldiers reportedly escaped. Some weapons and military equipment were also confiscated but the specifics are not yet known, according to the source.
“KIA has succeeded in seizing the camp. This was a special offensive mission. After the bombing of Monglai Hkyet by the junta regime, KIA has been continuously attacking the camps in this area. This seized basecamp is a large military supply camp and currently, junta fighter jets and helicopters are roaming and opening fire,” said the front-line source.
The camp is occupied by KIA but the military is conducting counter-attacks, launching airstrikes so the KIA forces are exercising caution for the clearance missions.