Karenni resistance launches counteroffensive in Pekon, both sides suffer casualties

The Karenni resistance coalition has launched a counteroffensive against junta positions in Pekon Township, southern Shan State.

The Karenni resistance coalition launched an offensive on December 6 against junta forces near Salong North and Salong South villages, west of Pekon Township along the Karenni State border, a resistance frontline source reported.

“Our resistance coalition regrouped and launched an offensive on the morning of December 6, continuing through to the morning of December 8. We focused on junta positions near the villages, where their troops had dug trenches and fortified their defenses,” he told Shan Herald.