SHAN STATE (NORTH) – There were intense battles in the vicinity of Laukkaing Town which is in Kokang self-administered region on Thursday night (October 26), according to the Kokang residents.
“Gunfire was heard near Laukkaing the whole night and a series of rockets were shot by the regional military command (Laukkaing). The shootings started at night and continued till morning,” said a local.
Battles between the three brotherhood alliances and the junta council forces broke out in Tashwehtan region near Laukkaing Town starting from October 26 and the detailed information is still being investigated.
The people of Laukkaing are hurriedly buying rice, oil and rations, and the prices have risen. Most of the shops have closed and they are facing difficulties in buying rice.
The three brotherhood alliances – TNLA, MNDAA and AA, along with BPLA and MDY PDF are engaging in battles with the junta council forces in Monekone, Phaungsai, Manyan, Namhkam, Sahkanthitkone, Namphatkar, Kukkhaing, Monesi, Theinni, Yepu, Lashio light infantry battalion #68 and #41, Laukkaing and Chin She Haw as Operation 1027.
The alliances have conquered many of the junta force camps, Chin Shwe Haw Town and confiscated numerous weapons and ammunition.