Myanmar Military Seizes 11 Outposts of KNU, KNLA and PDF in Mon-Bago Border Sweep

Myanmar military columns launched a counter-terrorism operation targeting joint bases of the Karen National Union (KNU), Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA), and People's Defence Force (PDF) across the mountainous border between Mon State's Kyaikto Township and Bago Region's Shwegyin Township. 

Staging out of Theinzayat starting November 3, troops conducted security operations after intelligence indicated that armed groups had established temporary camps, arms-manufacturing sites, and an NUG special regional military command in the area.

Between November 5 and 8, military forces engaged in four clashes and captured 11 positions. These included outposts near Kawkat and Kaw Htee Hta villages, the headquarters of KNLA Brigade 1, Battalion 3, and five camps around Htee Ka Lar Creek near Point 480 Hill in Shwegyin Township, which housed the NUG special regional military headquarters. Troops seized 97 firearms, over 12,000 rounds of ammunition, 362 drone drop-bombs, 139 mines, two 4x4 vehicles, drones, communication gear, office equipment, and medical supplies. The military stated it will maintain security operations across the area.