SAGAING DIVISION – The clashes occurred between junta forces and Moe Tar PDF-KIA coalition forces at the upside of Yay Pya Creek, near Mae Lin Chaung Village, Katha Township, on Monday (June 5) at around 8 a.m., killing at least three junta troops.
That junta column came out from Nat Hlaing Village and also set on fire over 100 civilians’ houses on June 1. “They also set on fire over 100 civilians’ houses and Pane La Ha Village,” said the resident.
Over ten thousand civilians from Nyaung Chay Htout, Thanpaya, Kyauk Pon, Inn Ywa, Pyin Lay Pin, Inn Ywa Lay, Kyuntaw Kone, and Nyaung Pin Kwin Villages fled due to the junta’s arson attack.