Burma Army Attacks And Human Rights Abuses Spread Across Northern Burma, September 2022
19 December 2022
Kachin State, Sagaing Division, and Northern Shan State, Burma
The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) reported a total of 109 military actions due to the Burma Army’s illegal presence in ethnic-controlled regions of northern Burma during the month of September. These attacks expanded to the townships of Hseni and Mongyai in northern Shan State, and Hkamti in Sagaing Division, exposing these areas to military conflict for the first time in six months or more. Kuthkai Township in northern Shan State experienced a significant amount of fighting this month, with 40% of all of its military activity over the last six months taking place in September alone. While the Burma Army continued its use of weapons from both the ground and air, this month’s attacks were conducted mostly by the use of indirect fire. The Burma Army indirectly fired upon civilian and ethnic armed organization (EAO) areas on 25 different occasions in September, making it the highest month for this type of tactical action by the Burma Army in the last six months.
As the Burma Army commanded their soldiers to invade and attack these regions in September, they in-effect commanded many of their own soldiers to their death. According to Kachin Independence Army (KIA) reports, 23 of the total of 25 casualties in September were those of Burma Army soldiers. No EAO soldiers lives were lost according to reports; however, two civilians were murdered at at the hands of the Burma Army, one of whom was a 40-year-old woman. Besides murder, the Burma Army was reported abusing internationally protected human rights by their acts of detainment, checkpoints, extortion, and destruction of civilian property.
*This information is limited to reports from Free Burma Rangers and the Kachin Independence Army, and it does not represent the totality of military battles or human rights abuses in Burma. The information only serves as a snapshot of the conflict areas.
Burma Army Attack Report
Kachin State
Waimaw Township
On September 1, 2022, at 1030 hrs, Burma Army soldiers from Sadung Bum Byuha Kawng (Tactical Base) fired three 81mm mortar rounds to the side of Sana Village in Waimaw Township.
On September 7, 2022, at 0600 hrs, KIA soldiers from 4th Battalion attacked around 80 combined Burma Army troops from Light Infantry Battalion (LIB) 319 and Infantry Battalion (IB) 142 moving out of Law Sa Village on foot to Sani Hku. KIA soldiers attacked Burma Army troops at coordinates: LJ 758 225, in Waimaw Township.
On September 8, 2022, at 1130 hrs, KIA soldiers from 3rd Battalion attacked two trucks carrying around 60 Burma Army soldiers and two trucks carrying supplies covered with tarpaulin, coming from Myitkyina. KIA soldiers attacked with 40mm mortar, grenade launcher, and small arms at coordinates: LJ 769 233, near Sini Hku Village, in Waimaw Township.
On September 13, 2022, at 1030 hrs, KIA soldiers from 3rd Battalion dropped a drone-bomb at Wu Yan Dulay P.T.Ts Base, in Waimaw Township. In retaliation, the Burma Army soldiers fired indiscriminately in all directions.
On September 13, 2022, at 1530 hrs, Burma Army soldiers stationed at Sadung Bum fired three 60mm mortar rounds to the side of Mung Jang Hkyet, in Waimaw Township.
Mohnyin Township
On September 1, 2022, at 1200 hrs, Burma Army soldiers from Hupin IB (40) Base fired two mortar rounds to the east where People’s Defense Force (PDF) were stationed, in Mohnyin Township.
On September 16, 2022, at 2100 hrs, five mortar rounds were fired from Burma Army Namma LIB (385) Base to the side of Namma Hill in Mohnyin Township.
On September 19, 2022, at 2130 hrs, mortar rounds were fired from Burma Army Hupin IB (40) Base to the side of Ding Lung Pa, in the east of Hupin where KPDF were stationed, in Mohnyin Township.
On September 24, 2022, at 1000 hrs, KIA soldiers from 35th Battalion detonated five IEDs, attacking around 80 Burma Army soldiers coming on foot from Namsi Awng Monastery. The IEDs were detonated between Namsi Awng and Myo La, in Mohnyin Township.
Momauk Township
On September 2, 2022, at 2040 hrs, Burma Army soldiers stationed at Salawng Kawng indiscriminately fired three 60mm mortar rounds and pointed 5 rounds to the side of Chyinyu Bum in Momauk Township.
Shwegu Township
On September 3, 2022, at 1730 hrs, there was a chance contact at Myai Ya Chyun between Burma Army soldiers from IB (77) and Myola Kachin People’s Defense Force (KPDF), and two Burma Army jets dropped two bombs, in Shwegu Township.
On September 5, 2022, at 1650 hrs, Myo La KPDF attacked around 70 Burma Army soldiers from IB (77) operating in Ta Ya Kung, from Myai Ya Chyun. Myo La KPDF attacked the Burma Army soldiers with grenade launchers on the outskirts of Ta Ya Kung Village in Shwegu Township.
On September 8, 2022, at 1110 hrs, KPDF attacked combined Burma Army troops LIBs 415 and 601, with IEDs at the entrance of Chawng Wa Village, leaving three Burma Army soldiers dead, in Shwegu Township.
On September 20, 2022, at 1500 hrs, Burma Army soldiers from an unknown unit and KIA soldiers from 5th Battalion clashed at Mo Da Gyi in Shwegu Township.
On September 21, 2022, at 2000 hrs, Burma Army soldiers stationed at Chyauk Gyi fired two mortar rounds to the side of 2-Mile in Shwegu Township.
On September, 23, 2022, at 0739 hrs, KIA soldiers attacked three Burma Army soldiers who were checking and extorting money from people traveling between Nyawng Pin Village and Chawng Wa Village, with IEDs, resulting in the death of two Burma Army soldiers and one wounded. The Burma Army soldiers were a part of a unit of around 20 Burma Army soldiers led by Captain Wai Yan Soe from LIB (111) and were positioned at Nyawng Pin Village, in Shwegu Township.
On September 24, 2022, KPDF attacked combined Burma Army troops of IB (77) and LIBs (415 and 416) who were operating around Shwe Gungdai and Naw Tang and who were heading to Moe Da Ji and Chyundaw Kawng Moe Sit villages, in Shwegu Township.
Danai Township
On September 3, 2022, between 2230-2250 hrs, six 60mm mortar rounds were indiscriminately fired from Burma Army Jahtu Zup IB (297) Base to the side of Jahtu Hkahku, in Danai Township.
On September 5, 2022, at 1810 hrs, Burma Army IB (297) Base, located at Jahtu Zup Village, fired one 81mm mortar round to the side of Jahtu Hkahku, in Danai Township.
On September 7, 2022, at 0700 hrs, KIA soldiers from 14th Battalion attacked around 100 Burma Army combined forces of: IB (103) under Light Infantry Division (LID) 88, IB (142) under Military Operation Command (MOC) 21, and Shwe Min local militias (P.T.Ts, all operating along Ledo Road). KIA soldiers attacked the Burma Army forces with six remote mines, detonating them along coordinates: KJ 653 531. 12 Burma Army soldiers, along with Mr. Tun Naing from Nawng Mi Village who was taken by Burma Army troops, were wounded in Danai Township.
On September 7, 2022, at 0830 hrs, KIA soldiers attacked Burma Army troops, operating in KIA 14th Battalion controlled area, with two remote mines at Jahtu Zup Bankawk Sanpra Village, in Danai Township.
On September 7, 2022, at 1910 hrs, Burma Army soldiers dropped a bomb at Wara Zup Administrative Office using a drone, in Danai Township. No one was wounded.
On September 9, 2022, at 0350 hrs, a Burma Army drone dropped another bomb at Wara Zup Administrative Office in Danai Township.
On September 12, 2022, at 1010 hrs, three Burma Army jets coming from Myitkyina dropped six bombs at Wahka Padang Kawng (KJ 594 673) and Wara Zup (Administrative Office, KJ 591 677) and returned at 1033 hrs. At 1310 hrs, two Burma Army jets coming from Myikyina dropped four bombs at Wahka frontline area and returned at 1320 hrs, in Danai Township.
On September 12, 2022, at 1134 hrs, Burma Army troops from Jahtu Zup IB (297) Base fired 29 120mm mortar rounds to the side of Wahka, and Burma Army soldiers from Hkada Zup IB (74) fired five 60mm mortar rounds to Hkaw Seng Hkahku in Danai Township.
On September 28, 2022, at 0745 hrs, Burma Army P.T.Ts, stationed at Sanpya Village, dropped two drone-bombs at Kachin Independence Organization (KIO)’s Wara Zup Administrative Office (deserted office, KJ 591 678), in Danai Township.
Muse Township
On September 5, 2022, between 1220-1245 hrs, a convoy of 14 trucks carrying around 130 combined Burma Army soldiers under LIDs (77 and 99), coming from 105-Mile, was attacked by KIA with RPG projectiles and grenade launchers at coordinates: LG 881 285, between Hangkai and Nam Mwi, in Muse Township.
On September 30, 2022, at 1150 hrs, KIA soldiers from 36th Battalion detonated an IED, attacking around 60 combined Burma Army forces of P.T.Ts and IB (241), operating from Hpayawn Village (deserted village, MG 011 465). When KIA soldiers went to check the site after the detonation, a clash broke out as the Burma Army troops were still present, in Muse Township.
On September 30, 2022, between 2310-2320 hrs, four 81mm mortar rounds were fired from Burma Army Mai Hpang Base (MG 130 508) to the side of Howa Bum (KIA 36th Battalion Head Quarters (HQ)), in Muse Township.
Hpakant Township
On September 8, 2022, at 2230 hrs, Burma Army LIB (119) Base at Ta Mahkan fired two 60mm mortar rounds to the side of Uru Hka in KIA 31st Battalion area, in Hpakant Township.
On September 10, 2022, 1520 hrs, KPDF accidentally confronted three policemen at Panglai Restaurant in Hpakant Maw Wan Village, and then KPDF opened fire on the policemen with pistols. The three policemen: Inspector Aung Ko Ko Lwin, Sergeant Naing Ye Tun, and Senior Constable Myet Tuya, were wounded. The restaurant owner, Daw Zin Ma Awng, age 33, also sustained minor injuries and underwent treatment at Hpakant Hospital in Hpakant Township.
On September 14, 2022, at 0550 hrs, around 20 Burma Army soldiers in civilian dress, in five cars coming out of Maden Yang Prison, reached Kate Oo Market, along the No.9 Maden Yang Road and set fire to the market for the alleged reason of supporting PDF. During this time, a ten minute clash broke out between combined forces of KIA and PDF, who were returning from Sanghka Hka Bridge, and the Burma Army soldiers. The Burma Army soldiers stationed at the prison fired indiscriminately three 60mm mortar rounds, in Hpakant Township.
On September 19, 2022, at 0830 hrs, around 20 combined forces of Burma Army IB (76) and police forces from No.30 Police Station exited Hpakant Tatma Base in six cars and entered Myanmar Thura Company, Sabaw Maw. At 1140 hrs, around ten police forces in two cars coming out of the company were attacked with three IEDs which exploded at the top of Lungsai Hill in Seng Tawng Village. Then, at 1400 hrs, another car going out of the company was attacked with an IED at the head of Sabaw Maw Village. Other IEDs were detonated at the cars carrying jade and police forces. The truck carrying jade was destroyed and the truck carrying police forces sped away, in Hpakant Township.
On September 19, 2022, KIA’s militiamen attacked around 20 combined forces of Burma Army IB (76) and No.30 Police Unit, coming from Myanmar Thura Company, with IEDs, leaving four dead and two others wounded, in Hpakant Township.
On September 20, 2022, at 2120 hrs, Burma Army soldiers stationed at Nam Ya fired four 60mm mortar rounds to the side of Ang Dunghku in Hpakant Township.
On September, 23, 2022, at 1930 hrs, a 40-year-old woman, Hpauyu Ji Nan, from Kawa Yang Village was shot to death in front of Burma Army Kayin Myaing LIB (384) Base in Hpakant Township. Her body was sent to Mogoung Hospital.
Mabein Township
On September 10, 2022, at 2030 hrs, KIA soldiers attacked around 100 Burma Army soldiers from LIBs (121, 309, 276) arriving at coordinates: KG 636 650, near Si Mun, with three remote mines. The attack left two Burma Army soldiers dead and three others seriously wounded. At 1645 hrs, over 100 Burma Army soldiers continued moving from Man Na Village. The Burma Army soldiers were attacked with two remote mines at the head of Sin Mun Village (KG 634 657), leaving two Burma Army soldiers dead, in Mabein Township.
Bhamo Township
On September 16, 2022, at 1225 hrs, Burma Army Manmaw 366th Artillery Unit fired four mortar rounds to the side of Man Malin Village (LG 151 877) in Bhamo Township.
On September 25, 2022, between 1510-1515 hrs, fighting broke out when around 80 Burma Army soldiers from LIB (601) advanced forward along Wa Tawng (KG 825 640) where KIA soldiers from 12th Battalion were stationed, in Bhamo Township.
Mansi Township
On September 16, 2022, between 1830-1840 hrs, Burma Army troops from IB (250), based at the Bum Chyaw Bum outpost (LG 400 329), fired five 81mm mortar rounds to the side of Loi Jawm Bum (Worship Hill), in Mansi Township.
On September 20, 2022, at 1250 hrs, KIA soldiers from 27th Battalion attacked around 70 Burma Army soldiers from LIB (438) who were coming on foot from LIB (319), leaving one dead and two others wounded. The Burma Army soldiers were attacked with four IEDs near a cemetery in Manwing Lay Village (LG 203 641) in Mansi Township.
On September 22, 2022, between 1650-1655 hrs, two 81mm mortar rounds were indiscriminately fired from Burma Army Mung Hkawng IB (15) Base to the side of Kumhpya Pa, Tin Tan Kawng (LG 231 498) in Mansi Township.
On September 22, 2022, at 1930 hrs, KIA soldiers from 12th Battalion attacked around 40 Burma Army soldiers from IB (223), coming from Man Ta, with IEDs at coordinates: (LG 088 528) between Man Ta and Tan Tada, leaving three wounded, in Mansi Township.
Myitkyina Township
On September 18, 2022, at 0940 hrs, Burma Army troops chased, shot, and killed 35-year-old man, Lame Di, from Alam Village, after Lame Di did not stop or pay attention to a Burmy Amy troop checkpoint and was entering the village with his airsoft gun. Lame Di was the son of Mr. Labang Hawng Ze and Ms. Hawng Nyoi. His body was cremated at the site, in Myitkyina Township.
Mogoung Township
On September 21, 2022, at 1230 hrs, around 100 combined Burma Army forces of LIB (103), IB (142) under LID (88), and Shwe Min P.T.Ts, heading to Maran Kahtawng from Dum Bung Village, were attacked near coordinates: KJ 879 161, between Loili Hka and Tingrat Hka, in Mogoung Township.
Sagaing Division
Hkamti Township
On September 5, 2022, at 0900 hrs, Burma Army troops held a meeting with the village heads at Hkai Nan Shwe Company in Namsi Bum Village on the topic of supporting the Burma Army. At 1720 hrs, Burma Army soldiers kidnapped Mr. Lalawng Tang Gun from Hkanti Village, a Kachin village, for supporting the Kachin Independence Organization (KIO) and the Kachin Independence Army (KIA), in Hkamti Township.
Indaw Township
On September 18, 2022, between 1100-1200 hrs, there was a clash between Burma Army troops from LIB (301) under LID (88) coming from Indaw and KIA soldiers from 35th Battalion at Luktuk Tawng Bum, in Indaw Township.
Northern Shan State
Kuthkai Township
On September 2, 2022, between 1252-1325 hrs, Burma Army soldiers from Shu Hkin Ta indiscriminately fired 12 60mm mortar rounds from near their base in Kuthkai Township.
On September 3, 2022, between 2100-2400 hrs, Burma Army soldiers from Kuthkai Base fired two 120mm mortar rounds. From Shu Hkin Ta Burma Army soldiers fired two 60mm mortar rounds indiscriminately to the side of Yung Ngaw (LF 898 019), in Kuthkai Township.
On September 6, 2022, between 1300-1900 hrs, KIA troops from 9th Battalion defended against an offensive towards KIA 9th Battalion HQ of around 150 combined Burma Army soldiers of LIDs (77 and 99). Earlier in the day, between 0844-1800 hrs, thirty 120mm mortar rounds were fired from the Burma Army Namhpakka IB (123) Base to the clash site. At 1520 hrs, a Burma Army helicopter coming from Lashio strafed in three rounds and at 1800 hrs, a Burma Army helicopter strafed once at the clash site.
On September 6, 2022, at 1918 hrs, KIA soldiers from 29th Battalion fired 60mm mortar rounds and grenade launchers at Sinli Asia World Gate.
On September 6, 2022, between 1942-2005 hrs, KIA soldiers from 9th Battalion attacked Burma Army Kuthkai IB (241) Base. Mortar rounds were fired from Burma Army IB (241) Base and the shells landed on the house of Mr. Hpauyam Kum Hpan and Ms. Kamai Roi Lum, resulting in an 11-year-old girl, Hpauyam Hkawn Seng Nan, and 8-year-old boy, Hpauyam Naw San Nan, being wounded and admitted to Kuthkai Public Hospital, in Kuthkai Township.
On September 6, 2022, between 1945-2120 hrs, ten 120mm mortar rounds were indiscriminately fired from Burma Army Kuthkai IB (241) Base to the side of Maw Hik, in Kuthkai Township.
On September 6, 2022, between 2025-2035 hrs, Burma Army Sinli MOC (16) Base (LF 919 730) fired four 120mm mortar rounds to the side of Asia World Gate (LF 951 781), in Kuthkai Township. Between 2145-2156 hrs, small arms were indiscriminately fired nearby from Sinli Police Station, in Kuthkai Township.
On September 7, 2022, between 0930-1210 hrs, KIA soldiers from 9th Battalion attacked around 100 combined Burma Army troops of LIDs (77 and 99) arriving at Kawng Sak Bum, in Kuthkai Township. Between 1233-1255 hrs, one Burma Army jet coming from the southern division strafed at the site. Mortar rounds were also supported from Namhpakka Base.
On September 7, 2022, at 1230 hrs, one Burma Army jet coming from the southern division attacked in two rounds at KIA 9th Battalion HQ. At 1250 hrs, one Burma Army jet attacked twice. Later in the day, at 1452 hrs, a Burma Army helicopter coming from the southern division strafed at Kawng Sak Hill (old village, LG 919 258), in Kuthkai Township.
On September 8, 2022, between 0820-0850 hrs, there was a clash between Burma Army soldiers and KIA soldiers from 9th Battalion at coordinates: LG 898 323, between Hu Mung and Sun Lung. Burma Army Namhpakka IB (123) Base backed the Burma Army soldiers by firing four 120mm mortar rounds to the clash site, in Kuthkai Township.
On September 8, 2022, between 0836-0909 hrs, four 120mm mortar rounds were fired from Burma Army Namhpakka IB (123) Base to Sun Lung and Yawng Bang, in Kuthkai Township.
On September 8, 2022, between 1720-1945 hrs, KIA soldiers from 9th Battalion attacked around 150 Burma Army soldiers stationed at Kawng Sak (deserted village, LG 894 213) in Kuthkai Township.
On September 9, 2022, at 0850 hrs, Burma Army soldiers of an unknown unit stepped on two landmines at Yung Ngaw where KIA soldiers from 45th Battalion were positioned. Between 0952-1020 hrs, Burma Army soldiers fired ten mortar rounds from Shu Hkin Ta (LG 875 044) and Hu Nawng (LG 889 043) and KIA returned with five 60mm mortar rounds, in Kuthkai Township.
On September 9, 2022, between 1000-1030 hrs, Burma Army soldiers arriving at Hu Nawng (LG 892 044) and Nam Gut Tsirung Kawng (LG 895 033) fired ten 60mm mortar rounds to Yung Ngaw (LG 899 018), in Kuthkai Township.
On September 9, 2022, between 1010-1040 hrs, KIA soldiers from 29th Battalion attacked Burma Army soldiers moving on foot to the side of Kuthkai from Nga Rem Dabang (cattle farm, LF 927 841). KIA soldiers attacked Burma Army soldiers with IEDs, 80mm mortar rounds, grenade launchers, RPG, and small arms, near Tower Station in Kuthkai Township.
On September 9, 2022, at 1740 hrs, there was a clash between the combined forces of KIA and PDF, and the Burma Army near the rubbish dump at Kuthkai Village, Kuthkai Township.
On September 9, 2022, between 1750-1805 hrs, a convoy of trucks was attacked between Kuthkai and Nawng Shwi in Kuthkai Township. The convoy was carrying around 300 Burma Army soldiers and supplies coming from Sinli.
On September 9, 2022, between 1755-1820 hrs, KIA soldiers from 29th Battalion attacked the last truck in a convoy of 37 trucks carrying Burma Army soldiers and supplies. KIA soldiers attacked the truck using grenade launchers, RPGs, and small arms, at Tower Station (926 852), in Kuthkai Township.
On September 10, 2022, at 1045 hrs, Burma Army soldiers from Kuthkai IB (45) Base fired two 120mm mortar rounds to the side of Balawng Hu Nawng (LF 860 880), along the Galeng road, in Kuthkai Township.
On September 15, 2022, at 1645 hrs, KIA soldiers from 8th Battalion attacked 31 trucks carrying Burma Army troops and supplies heading from Kuthkai to Sinli. KIA soldiers attacked the trucks with grenade launchers near Man Pang (LF 935 811) in Kuthkai Township.
On September 16, 2022, between 1408-1415 hrs, around 40 Burma Army soldiers from LIB (577) under MOC (17), arriving at Hu Nawng (LG 892 044), fired four 60mm mortar rounds to the side of Yung Ngaw (LG 898 019) in Kuthkai Township.
On September 16, 2022, between 1908-1930 hrs, Burma Army Namhpakka IB (123) Base fired 13 120mm mortar rounds to the side of Na Mun, in Kuthkai Township.
Hseni Township
On September 4, 2022, between 1200-1340 hrs, combined KIA troops attacked around 30 Burma Army soldiers from LIB (522) under MOC (16) coming on foot from Sinli. Burma Army soldiers were attacked at coordinates: LF 956 793 between Man Ping and Sinli, in Hseni Township.
On September 28, 2022, between 0900-1300 hrs, KIA soldiers from 2nd Battalion attacked around 90 Burma Army soldiers from LIB (567) in six trucks coming from Nam Jarap (MF 198 823), at coordinates: MF 293 844, between Bang Ti and Na Ti, leaving three dead and six others wounded, in Hseni Township.
Manton Township
On September 4, 2022, at 0558 hrs, combined forces of Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and PDF fired five 60mm mortar rounds, one 107mm mortar round, one RPG projectile, and seven grenade launcher rounds at Burma Army Mandung IB (130) Base (LF 083 713). The Burma Army soldiers returned with all kinds of small arms, in Manton Township.
OnSeptember 29, 2022, between 0725-0735 hrs, combined soldiers of KIA and PDF fired grenade launchers and 60mm mortar rounds at Burma Army Mandung IB (130) (Tactical Base). The Burma Army soldiers returned with small arms and 60mm mortar until 0800 hrs. Between 0800-1030 hrs, five 60mm mortar rounds were fired from Burma Army Mandung IB (139) Base to the side of Manhpang road junction (LF 080 716), in Manton Township.
On September 29, 2022, between 1314-1320 hrs, around 14 NUG PDF forces raided Mandung Police Station (LF 088 736), seizing 452 bullets, two magazines, two power banks, two handset phones, two TYT and other office items, in Manton Township.
Mongyai Township
On September 26, 2022, at 0730 hrs, Burma Army soldiers fired four 81mm mortar rounds from Shu Hkin Ta (LG 868 051) to the side of the Manlung road junction (LF 889 008) in Mongyai Township. At 0830 hrs, Burma Army soldiers fired a 120mm mortar round from Amat Thaya Kung, near Kuthkai IB (241) Base, to the side of the Manlung road junction, in Mongyai Township.
Namtu Township
On September 26, 2022, between 0834-0850 hrs, KPDF fired upon Burma Army soldiers, were coming from Mile-11 (LF 271 595), between Kung Kya (LF 265 624) and Mile-11 in Namtu Township. The Burma Army soldiers retreated.
On September 26, 2022, between 1506-1547 hrs, KIA soldiers attacked Burma Army troops coming from Mile-11 near the top of Kung Kya hill. KIA soldiers attacked the Burma Army troops in two separate groups and in retaliation the Burma Army soldiers fired all kinds of small arms until 1720 hrs.
On September 27, 2022, between 1324-1358 hrs, Burma Army troops arrived at the Nam Seng-Nam Ip river intersection near Kung Kya (LF 265 624) where KIA soldiers from 8th Battalion attacked the troops with RPG and 40mm grenade launchers, in Namtu Township.
On September 27, 2022, between 1430-1530 hrs, seven 105mm howitzer shells were fired from Burma Army Namdu LIB (324) Base (LF 362 526) to the sides of Namshang Hka and Nam Ip river intersection near Kung Kya (LF 265 624), in Namtu Township.
On September 28, 2022, between 0716-0847 hrs, fighting broke out when there was an encounter between KIA soldiers from 3rd Coy of 8th Battalion and Burma Army soldiers at Pang Aw. The fighting happened down from Sinli Kawng Ra (LF 246 649). Between 0717-0858 hrs, 12 105mm mortar rounds were fired from Burma Army Namdu LIB (324) (LF 362 526) to the clash site, in Namtu Township.
On September 28, 2022, between 1130-1155 hrs, KIA soldiers attacked Burma Army soldiers coming from Pang Aw with IEDs, RPG, and 40mm grenade rounds, in Namtu Township. Between 1321-1336 hrs, two KIA soldiers on motorcycles fired 10 rounds of grenade launcher from a phone post near LF 362 526 at Burma Army Namdu LIB (324) Base. Burma Army soldiers reacted with indiscriminate fire of small arms and 60mm mortar rounds nearby.
On September 30, 2022, between 0855-0935 hrs, around 30 KPDF forces fired four 60mm mortar rounds at Burma Army troops arriving at Sinli Kawng Ra (LF 246 649), in Namtu Township. The Burma Army troops returned with six 60mm mortar rounds.
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