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SHAN STATE ( NORTH) – The Information Department of the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) stated on June 4 that the junta council has been continuously reinforcing military strength at the towns in northern Shan State, such as Muse, Lashio, Hsipaw.
Hundreds of troops have been reinforced in the junta’s military camps in Muse, and there are military activities in the surrounding towns and villages. In the Lashio region, the junta council reinforced military equipment and military troops in every military base with support planes starting from May 10. The statement also mentioned based on the residents that people are being strictly inspected.
In addition, the expansion of military forces continues in Hsipaw Township, and the military council is expanding its forces, and the civilians are worried about the restart of fighting.
The Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) based in Northern Shan State also stated on June 4 that the junta council has been reinforcing weapons and troops in Lashio, Kyaukme, Nawnghkio, Hsipaw, Muse, and Mongmit towns and preparing military activities.
In addition, it is also stated that the military council troops are continuously firing heavy weapons in Mongmit and Nawnghkio townships.
At the end of 2023, military council camps in Northern Shan State were seized by the KIA and its alliances, TNLA, MNDAA, and the Arakan Army (AA) in offensive attacks and the junta army had to give up many military bases.