File Photo: PDF Comrades / Photo: Royal Peacock Column
Mizzima
Below is the National Unity Government’s (NUG) overview of military operations in Myanmar in the last week of February 2024.
During the fourth week of February 2024, resistance attacks escalated in the Mandalay and Sagaing regions, with military camps seized in Kachin State. In the Northern Shan region, where the situation is relatively calm, clashes have arisen between the Shan State Progress Party (SSPP), the Pa-O National Liberation Army (PNLA), and troops of the Military Council.
In Natogyi Township, Narbuu Ain region, Mandalay Division, a 100-strong column of the Myanmar military council was targeted by the PDF Myingyan District No. 4 Battalion, Natogyi PAF, and local defence groups, resulting in the deaths of 7 individuals and at least 10 injuries.
Similarly, along the Myingyan-Taungtar road, the Myingyan District No. 1 Battalion apprehended 7 militiamen, including the village administrator, a member of the Pyu Saw Htee militia.
Elsewhere, the convoy of the Myanmar Military Council’s Deputy Minister of Information, U Ye Tint, was attacked with mines on its return journey from the Nationality Resource Development Degree College, resulting in the death of one Myanmar military officer.
People’s Defense Forces also seized control of the Kanhtooma Village military camp in Taze, Sagaing Region, confiscating approximately 20 weapons.
The Sikham Gyi (Jehkam) base in Mansi Township, Kachin State, was captured by joint forces comprised of the Kachin Independence Army (KIA), the Karenni People’s Defense Force (KPDF), and Arakan Army (AA). The operation resulted in the capture of over 40 enemy combatants and more than 50 weapons and ammunition.
Myanmar Military Council’s soldiers also deserted their strategic hill in Myohla, Shwegu Township. Additionally, the Kachin Independence Army has seized control of Myitkyina Township, Sinbo town, with the Light Infantry Battalion (LIB- 141) unit near the town coming under attack.
In the the Pa’O Zone, of Hopong Township in northern Shan State, clashes with the PNLA led to the capture of four Myanmar military council and militia members ’corpses and five weapons. Similarly, the PNLA captured one military camp in Hopong Township. Moreover, the Loiwoetoke military camp above Htam Sam Cave, situated between Hopong Town and Mongpawn Town, was seized by SSPP and allied forces
