KIA claims attack on Bhamaw airport and artillery battalion

As KIA has stormed the Bhamaw airport and an artillery battalion base as fighting continues throughout the city. The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) is trying to capture Bamaw, the second largest town in Kachin State.

A video file showing KIA and joint forces walking on the Bhamaw airstrip surfaced on 26 January. It comes at the same time news is spreading of the capture of Field Artillery Battalion 366 based in Bhamaw town.

Although that news could not be confirmed,  the fact is KIA fighting forces have stormed the city, Colonel Naw Bu, who is authorized to speak to the KIA, told Mizzima.