Tatmadaw Military Columns Crush KKO (Splinter) Kyaw Thet Group and PDF Terrorists in the Surrounding Areas of Kawkareik

With the intention to disturb and attack Kyawkareik town and military unit headquarters KKO (splinter) Kyaw Thet group and PDF terrorists with a much larger force had attempted to enter the town through the north of the town along the old Kyakareik-Thingannyinaung road since the early April. Hence, there were 13 clashes with local security forces.
Terrorist insurgents made reinforcements and continued to attack the northern sector of Kawkareik, shelled the town from the villages in the east, and infiltrated the wards in the town’s edge and committed terrorist acts including torching local people’s homes and looting.
The Tatmadaw military columns also made reinforcements and advance with the help of fire support weapon. They also conducted Counter terrorism Operations in the surrounding areas of Kawkareik starting 19 April. In this context, there were nine clashes with terrorists, and the Tatmadaw gained control of the area on 22 April. During the battles, Tatmadaw had seized some enemies’ dead bodies, and arms, ammunition and accessories of terrorist insurgents, on the other hands, some Tatmadaw personnel (including officers and the ranks) were injured.
Moreover, Tatmadaw military columns were assuring the people who left their homes with apprehension to return to their homes. Up to 27 April, 362 men and 235 women, totaling 597 of 288 households returned to their homes, it is reported.

Source: MWD(29-4-2024)

  • Tatmadaw military columns crushed KKO (splinter) Kyaw Thet group and PDF terrorists and Tatmadaw gained control of the area.
  • Up to 27 April, 362 men and 235 women, totaling 597 of 288 households returned to their homes.
engdate: 
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - 10:45
month: 
April, 2024