2 soldiers killed, 5 captured as KIO-AA clash with junta forces

A joint force of Kachin Independence Organization (KIO) and Arakan Army (AA) attacked a junta column, who came down from the hilltop outpost to carry food items, where 2 soldiers were killed. Moreover, 5 including a captain with their weapons were captured, said a source close to the AA.

At 9 am on 30 September, 15 junta soldiers of a joint force from LIB 438 and LIB 437 (stationed at Shan Htong mountain)  were going down to Nwanlan village under Momauk township of Kachin State, when the incident took place.

The KIO-AA members intercepted their movement and attacked the junta column, reported the Kokang media outlets.

Five MA automatic rifles, one pistol and several bullets were seized by the joint forces.

About 200 junta soldiers are stationed at Shan Htong mountain, which is located along Bhamo-Nang San Yang highway and is close to the headquarter of Kachin Independence Army (KIA). 

The junta forces were facing a shortage of ration in the camp and hence they often came down to collect necessary items.

Lately, the junta soldiers have been losing their members as they face a number of clashes with the ethnic armed forces and also the PDF across Myanmar.