Mine event in Kachin State, Mohnyin area, Myanmar on Mon 11th May 2026

11th May 2026

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A terrorist military column was ambushed by KIA joint forces in the Indawgyi area of Mohnyin Township, Kachin State, resulting in heavy military casualties and forcing them to retreat, a local military source told Khit Thit Media.

On May 11, KIA joint forces launched an ambush against the terrorist military column that was advancing toward Hepar Village in the Indawgyi area of Mohnyin Township. During the attack, the terrorist military suffered numerous casualties, forcing the column to retreat.

Following the battle, the terrorist military retrieved the bodies of their dead and reportedly cremated them at their military camp in Nanmun Village, where they are currently stationed. Meanwhile, the KIA joint forces are conducting area-clearing operations at the clash site.

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Kachin State ( Mohnyin area )

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