30 December 2016

News Story: Myanmar - Government troops occupy armed group outpost

Hanoi (VNA) – Myanmar’s government troops have occupied the Point-768 outpost of the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and besieged its minor camps, the Army Chief’s Office announced on December 28.

The capture took place on December 27 supported by air force, infantry, artillery, tank and other heavy weapons.

Point-768 , called Lai Hpawng by KIA, located 11.2 kilometres east of Myitgyina-Bhamo road, was built to ensure communication with KIA headquarters Liza.

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