The Arakan Army (AA) has joined the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) to attack the junta troops which were advancing nearLaiza town located at theMyanmar-China border, said  KIA spokesman colonel Norbu.

Since  3 July, the junta forces were attacking the village of Nan Sanyang near Laiza town with a largenumber of soldiers. The military tensioncontinues till date in the area.

The KIA spokesman informed that the junta forces near Nan Sanyang village were increasing their militarystrength with heavy weapons and battleson the ground are continuing.

''The junta columns were arriving from  Nan Sanyang side. We are intercepting and also defending thearea from the sides of Bamaw and Myitkyina. TheAA members also joined in the mission to defend the area. The  war may continue for some more days,”  headded.

During the 14 days long battle, casualties were reported from both sides, but no  detail is availablewith the KIA, stated colonel Norbu.

It is also reported that thousands of local residents from the surrounding areas including Nan Sanyangvillage fled to other places (includingLaiza town) looking for safety and security.

The AA has  more than 30,000 combat troops deployed in Kachin State, northern Shan State besides RakhineState.

There are reports that the juntahas increased its military strengthon the side of Rakhine State, where military preparations are going on, but  Narinjara News cannot confirm the development.

Military council chairman senior general Min Aung Hlaing, who arrived in Rakhine State on 10 July, met withthe families of military troops hereand stated that the soldiers should be ready to fight in need.