KARENNI STATE – Since Saturday morning (November 11), clashes have occurred at Loikaw Downtown. Civilians heard the launches of heavy artillery shells and small weapons and also fled, said the residents.
“We heard the launches of heavy artillery shells and small weapons since early morning. Civilians ran away without carrying anything as some shells dropped in the residential wards. The launches are too loud, and the battles are continuing,” said the Loikaw resident.
Some revolutionary sources said that the clashes occurred because PDF comrades attacked the junta camps, but the details couldn’t be informed as the fighting continues.
As per the current military tension in Karenni, the public must not use the Loikaw-Demoso, Loikaw-Moebye, and Loikaw-Hsihseng Road Sections, said KNDF. On November 11, the clashes occurred at those road sections.
Hence, Karenni Nationalities Defence Force (KNDF) urged the public not to travel or go out and to stay in a safe place and not to post about the military situations on social media unnecessarily.
KNDF also said that they will release a statement on the situation after the operation is completed.