Tatmadaw reportedly threatened Hpakant township with artillery strikes should they allow the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) into their villages
Myanmar Military Threatens To Bomb Villages in Hpakant Township (Thd. 1/5) Ref: Kachin News Group The Myanmar Military threatened local leaders in Hpa Kant tsp that they will launch artillery attacks if the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) visits their villages.
According to a man close to the village administration committee, the military issued the threat following July 14-15 clashes with the KIA in Hkum Tsai Zup, Gawlu Yang, Tantar Nyi Naung and Gat Noi villages.
During the fighting, Burma Army (BA) based in Nan Yar shelled four villages. At least six residents from Seng Hpra were wounded when a shell hit a home in the village on July 15.
During the battle, Myanmar Military based in Nan Yar shelled four villages. At least six residents from Seng Hpra were wounded when a shell hit a home in the village on July 15.
One of the victims was an eight-year-old girl. The six injured civilians are Hpau Yu Seng, 60, Lu Htoi Tsin, 37, Hpau La Dut La, 49, Maji La, 51, Hpau Yu Hkawn, 40, and Hpau La Pri Lum, 8.