Air Delivered

Air Delivered event in Kachin State, Hpakant area, Myanmar on Fri 8th May 2026

8th May 2026

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A local military source told Khit Thit Media that four terrorist soldiers were killed and three firearms were seized during a battle in Hmaw Si Sar village, Hpakant Township, Kachin State; additionally, several soldier corpses remain scattered near the monastery where the military is stationed.

At approximately 3:00 PM today, May 8, following an aerial bombardment of Hmaw Si Sar village by the terrorist military, soldiers stationed inside the village monastery emerged to conduct a "clearing operation." They subsequently engaged in a head-on clash with KIA-led joint forces.

During the engagement, three terrorist soldiers were killed on the spot. One soldier was captured alive but later died after 4:00 PM due to the severity of his injuries. Revolutionary forces also managed to seize three firearms from the deceased soldiers.

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Kachin State ( Hpakant area )

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