KAREN STATE – According to the KNU, 26 junta soldiers, including officers, were killed, and two KNLA comrades fell during battles in KNU Brigade – 5 Area from May 1 to May 15.
During this period, there were 63 clashes between the junta forces and KNLA comrades. The junta casualties included a company commander, a sub-commander, and a sergeant, and they also lost two vehicles carrying provisions.
The KNLA also suffered casualties, with the deaths of two comrades, and one civilian wounded due to junta artillery shells.