The regime seized a People’s Defence Force (PDF) camp after ground troops overran it during a surprise attack on the resistance fighters based in northern Kalay Township.
“We tried to defend our camp but finally decided to withdraw,” an officer from Battalion 3 of the Kalay PDF told Khonumthung News.
Only one resistance fighter was killed in the raid on the camp in Sagaing Region Tuesday morning.
Junta media reported capturing seizing 11 short-barreled guns, a 2″ mortar and 5 shells, 4 RPG shells, AK-47 ammunition, 25 handmade landmines, 8 homemade grenades, 20 detonators, a generator, 1 walkie-talkie and some tools.
The camp consists of 22 bamboo huts and is located about 2.5 miles from Thayar Kon village.
According to locals, the Burmese military are currently fighting with several PDF units around Pyi Taw Thar, Ingyin Khon and Let Pan Chaung in the township.