Kachin Rebels Seize Tank Base from Myanmar Junta

The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and allied forces captured the junta’s Tank Battalion 5014 in Bhamo town a few days ago but did not report it due to security concerns.

“We captured the tank battalion two or three days ago but didn’t announce it for fear of airstrikes,” a resistance source said.

Videos circulating on social media Monday evening show KIA troops moving about inside and outside Tank Battalion 5014, with some tanks on fire.