Myanmar Soldier Defects to Resistance Forces with Weapons, Receives 5 Million Kyat Reward
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Myanmar Soldier Defects to Resistance Forces with Weapons, Receives 5 Million Kyat Reward

A soldier from the junta's 50th Infantry Battalion defected to the Chinland Defense Force (CDF-KKG) in Gangaw, Magway Region, bringing weapons and ammunition. The defector, who served for seven years, received a 5 million Kyat reward and was safely relocated, highlighting the ongoing morale crisis within the Myanmar military.

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