CHIN STATE – Clashes occurred at 4-mile, near the junta infantry battalion 274 base, at around 7:30 a.m. on Sunday (July 30), resulting in the death of one junta troop.
Mindat CDF attacked the junta forces, and two comrades sustained minor injuries, according to CDF.
Spokespersons from Mindat CDF could not be contacted for information on the battle situation and details. Mindat CDF military region chief Salai Naing Tam informed about some military operations of the CDF on July 29. According to said statement, around 100 comrades with the CDF column have been stationed at the Yaw Region for two months under the guidance of the Military Chief and Strategist and due to certain reasons, that column will be disengaged.
It was also mentioned that even though Mindat CDF is not fighting only for the freedom of Mindat, it also has no intention of expanding into and taking over Yaw Region by sending their troops into the region and added that it will continue to control the influence of the Mindat–Kyaukhtu Road.