Kachin Rebels Capture Another Myanmar Junta Base in Bhamo

The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) seized the junta’s No. 236 Light Infantry Battalion in Kachin State’s Bhamo on Aug. 25, according to KIA spokesman Colonel Naw Bu.

“KIA officers from the frontline said they seized the No. 236 Light Infantry Battalion, but there are some junta soldiers left to clear out,” he said.

This followed an intense battle the previous day during which a junta column launched an assault and a lot of regime soldiers were killed, he added.