Military News Updates – December 6, 2024 Evening
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 1. KIA Takes Control of Administrative Offices in Banmaw City
December 6
Reports from military and local sources indicate that on December 5, the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and allied forces successfully took control of administrative offices under the military junta in Banmaw, Kachin State. Intense fighting occurred between the junta forces and the KIA-led alliance on December 5, leading to KIA's capture of these offices.
The operation in Banmaw and Mansi towns began on December 4. On the first day, the KIA and its allies reportedly seized 10 positions held by junta forces. On the second day, December 5, five more positions were captured, including the No. 21 Military Operations Command Headquarters, the Minhla battalion, Banmaw University, Infantry Battalion-47, and remaining junta outposts in Mansi.
After KIA gained control of Banmaw's government offices, the junta retaliated by firing heavy artillery into the city, reportedly killing at least eight civilians and injuring over ten. Civilians trying to flee the fighting were reportedly trapped due to the junta blocking all entry and exit routes.
Local sources accuse the military junta of using civilians as human shields, a practice condemned as a war crime by military analysts.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 2. Three Young Girls Injured in Kyaukhtu by Artillery Shelling
December 6
Three 10-year-old girls were injured when a 120mm artillery shell fired from the military's artillery unit in Kyaukhtu Township, Magway Region, exploded in a village on the northern outskirts of Kyaukhtu at 8:30 AM on December 6.
Local reports from the village of Teh indicate that the injuries were treated promptly, and the children are no longer in critical condition. The artillery unit began shelling surrounding villages from 5:00 AM to 8:30 AM, targeting areas near forests and villages.
One shell struck the village directly, injuring the three children, damaging some homes, and wounding a cow.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 3. Resistance Forces Kill 24 Junta Soldiers in Raids on Sittoung River’s Western Bank
December 6
In retaliation for a military column advancing on the western bank of the Sittoung River in Yedashe Township, Bago Region, resistance forces launched two attacks on December 5. According to the Revolutionary Thunder Corps (RTC), 24 junta soldiers were killed, and 26 were injured.
Around 7:30 AM on December 5, a military column of 50 troops advanced from Kyun Taw Kon Village toward Nho Pin Village. The RTC countered with an ambush, inflicting heavy casualties. By 9:00 AM, the junta forces retreated toward Kyun Taw Kon but continued shelling Nho Pin with 60mm and 120mm artillery.
The resistance was supported by the 804 and 901 battalions of the Naypyidaw PDF, as well as the Red Scarf Battalion, which provided artillery support from the eastern bank of the Sittoung River.
In the aftermath, resistance forces seized a large cache of junta ammunition. However, additional junta reinforcements, including armed convoys and troop transports, launched a second offensive around noon, leading to another skirmish lasting 1.5 hours.
While the resistance inflicted significant losses on the junta, with 24 soldiers killed and 26 injured, they eventually withdrew to the eastern bank due to overwhelming junta reinforcements. The RTC has advised civilians to avoid areas near junta military positions for safety.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 4. Local Administrator and Son Killed After Challenging PDFs in Paungde Township
December 6
In Paungde Township, Bago Region, a village administrator and his son were executed by resistance forces after the administrator openly defied local PDFs.
The incident occurred on December 3 at 8:30 PM when Khine Htut, the newly appointed administrator of Sinlu Village, and his son Aung Zaw Htut were targeted by the 3601-People's Defense Force (PDF) battalion.
Khine Htut had previously declared, "I don't care about any PDF" and assumed the administrator role after the former administrator resigned. Local sources report that he collaborated with the junta, extorted villagers, and enforced recruitment drives, causing some residents to flee the village.
Resistance forces stated that during the ambush, Khine Htut’s son attempted to seize a weapon from the attackers, leading to the deaths of both father and son. The 3601-PDF battalion confirmed their role in the operation and urged civilians to remain cautious of junta collaborators.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 5. KNU Reports 88 Junta Soldiers Killed in November Battles in Karen State
December 6
The Karen National Union (KNU) announced that 88 junta soldiers, including a battalion commander and a deputy commander, were killed in 43 clashes throughout November in Brigade 5's territory in Hpapun District, Karen State.
The battles involved the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) and allied resistance forces against junta troops. Significant victories included the capture of two junta bases—Ku Seik and Ma Thaw.
During the month, the junta reportedly conducted airstrikes, dropping 16 bombs on civilian areas, injuring one civilian.
These updates were provided by Radio NUG journalist Ko Khant.
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