- Web Master
- March 25, 2024
The military junta has been reinforcing forces
in Kyaukphyu, where the Chinese projects are located, with over 100 soldiers
transported by two airplanes, said a local eyewitness.
Narinjara News came to know that on 5 March between
12:30 pm and 1:30 pm, two military cargo planes transported those soldiers to
reinforce through Kyaukphyu airport.
"They are from the Hmawbi and Naypyidaw special
operations team. More than 100 junta soldiers were sent by the military cargo
planes, which landed at Kyaukphyu airport,” added the eyewitness.
The soldiers were sent to Kyaukphyu-based 542nd
light infantry battalion and 34th infantry battalion.
The conflict erupted on 12 February near Hnget Pyaw
Chaung village under Kulabar village-tract, situated around seven miles
away from Kyaukphyu, and it continued for more than two days.
The military forces launched airstrikes and
fired artillery shells from both the navy and battalion units. According to
military sources, a number of soldiers were killed and many injured in the
clash.