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Hundreds of Myanmar Junta Troops Surrender After Kachin Forces Ambush Flotilla

From Myanmar Now · () English

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  • The Kachin Independence Army said it attacked about eight vessels carrying junta troops, weapons and supplies.
  • The flotilla was traveling toward the strategically important city of Bhamo, and hundreds of troops reportedly surrendered.

Hundreds of Myanmar junta troops surrendered after Kachin forces ambushed a flotilla traveling toward Bhamo, according to the Kachin Independence Army.

The KIA said it struck about eight vessels carrying troops, weapons and supplies. The vessels were en route to the strategically important city in Kachin State.

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Originally published by Myanmar Now in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.