Military junta recaptures most of the revolutionary forces controlled territory on Tamu-Kalay road

Photo – Soldiers of the military junta occupying Butkan village in Tamu Township. [Tamu] The military junta has recaptured most of the territory controlled by revolutionary forces along the Tamu-Kalay road in Sagaing Region. This was learned from their propaganda media and ground military sources. Pakhuwi (July 31) Mizzima. The military junta has recaptured most of the territory controlled by revolutionary forces along the Tamu-Kalay road in Sagaing Region. This was learned from their propaganda media and ground military sources. Two columns of troops advanced from Kalay and Tamu, and fighting began on June 8. On July 29, the military junta recaptured Butkan Model Village in Khampat Township, and on July 30, it recaptured Witut, Titeingyan, Yantaiaung, and Twiban villages. An official from the Tamu District Defense Force told Mizzima, "Yes, we handed it over. In the current situation, we have to say that we cannot match the state-level superior forces with our level. We retreated to avoid casualties among our comrades." He said that the military junta's side used air strikes and heavy weapons excessively, causing many casualties, but they continued to reinforce their troops and launch offensives, so they had to open the way. Currently, only a few villages remain under the control of the revolutionary forces, and military sources assess that the military junta may soon recapture the entire Tamu-Kalay road section, which is over 80 miles long. A member of the Tamu Township People's Administrative Committee said that although they are saddened by the loss of controlled territory, the People's Defense Force comrades "fulfilled their duty." "The comrades are not to blame; they fulfilled their duty. In a protracted battle, bullets, bombs, and heavy weapons are needed. It is admirable that they held out for so long," he said. In these battles, the Tamu District Battalions, the Kukyi National Army, the All Burma Students Democratic Front, and allies participated on the side of the revolutionary forces. On the other side, it is known that the Kase, Naga, who are militarily fighting against India, as well as the Shan Ni and Pyu Saw Htee forces, participated jointly with the military junta's troops. This offensive on the Tamu-Kalay road section was launched after military leader Min Aung Hlaing, during his visit to India in late May and early June, stated that he would work to stabilize the region for bilateral border trade, including the three-country highway project connecting India, Myanmar, and Thailand. Military sources assess that since the revolutionary forces have controlled the Tamu-Kalay road section for about three years, they are familiar with the terrain, and trade will not be smooth without the consent of the revolutionary forces. Editor: Naung Naung