Fighting erupts in Min Latt Pan, security tightened on Thai side

YT (July 5) Mizzima. Fighting has resumed between the SAC troops and allied revolutionary forces in the vicinity of Min Latt Pan village, Myawaddy Township, on the Thai-Myanmar border, and security has been increased on the Thai side, according to reports. "The fighting that resumed today is fierce. We heard both small and large caliber gunfire. It's a bit quieter now," said a resident of Min Latt Pan village. Since the third week of June, fighting has been frequently resuming in Min Latt Pan. The SAC troops have set up camp at Phaya Kone near Min Latt Pan, and from there, as well as from the SAC troops redeployed at Infantry Battalion No. 275 guarding Myawaddy town and at Lak Hkat Taung, heavy artillery shelling has been frequently carried out. Both heavy artillery shells and drones from such shelling have crossed the border line and exploded on the Thai side. On the morning of July 4, a kamikaze drone also fell into a cornfield 200 meters from the border line in Phut Phut Township, on the Thai-Myanmar border, according to Tak District authorities. "They come frequently. To this side. Now the authorities on this side are calling people from every house through the ward elders and forbidding them from going near the border line," said a Min Latt Pan villager who is taking refuge in Mae Koke village on the Thai border. The SAC troops are attempting to retake border outposts lost to the KNLA allied forces by launching offensives and providing air and heavy artillery support, and are frequently reinforcing their troops. Due to the tense military situation on the Myanmar side, Thai authorities have also tightened security along the border area more than before and are patrolling to monitor the situation. Similar to Min Latt Pan, the military situation remains tense around Phalu and Kyun Taw, and residents are frequently forced to flee depending on the military situation. Editor – Thant Zaw (Thanlyin) The post Fighting erupts in Min Latt Pan, security tightened on Thai side appeared first on BUR.MIZZIMA.COM.