The Karen Liberation Army (KNLA) captured Toe Ta Dah Burma military camp on 16 Sept., forcing the Burma Army to withdraw to Tha Seik, Kler Lwe Htoo District. Resistance forces found a Military Operations Command (MOC) 11 uniform in the camp alongside dozens of mortar rounds, grenades, and landmines. After finishing their search, they razed the camp and the surrounding jungle to deny future use to the Burma Army. The following day, KNLA forces pursued the withdrawing Burma Army force, resulting in a clash with no reported casualties.

According to Ranger reports, flooding still has severe impacts in Kler Lwe Htoo District. This week, the Rangers provided rice sacks to families in Oktwin Township and Htantabin Township who are located on the Sittaung River and are especially susceptible to flooding. FBR contributed over $3,000 to provide critical supplies to families impacted in this area.

Amidst rising tensions, the KNLA faced relentless airstrikes and artillery fire from the Burma Army, leading to injuries and significant destruction in Ahnankwin Village, Dooplaya District. On 15 Sept. at approximately 2130 hours, the KNLA attempted to seize the Burma Army’s Ahnankwin base. During the action, two KNLA soldiers were wounded by enemy grenades. Throughout the day, the Burma Army launched indirect howitzer fire, targeting Ahnankwin Village. FBR medics treated the injured soldiers and promptly transported them to the hospital for treatment.

The following day from 1230 to 1322 hours, Burma military Y-12 aircraft conducted eight separate bombing runs, dropping around 100 bombs on Ahnankwin Village, specifically targeting areas where KNLA forces were stationed. From 16 to 19 Sept., the Burma Army conducted several aerial supply drops. A Y-12 aircraft dropped 31 packages (11 parachutes and around 20 cargo packages), some of which were seized by the KNLA. A Mi-35 helicopter also delivered 12 supply packs. Reliance on air drops indicates that this battalion lacks the ability to deliver supplies via road systems. On 17 Sept., around 1430 hours, a 155-mm howitzer fired by the Burma Army destroyed approximately 20 betel plants belonging to a local villager in Than Pu Yar Chaung Phyar (Panaw Kalae Khee), Dooplaya District, with some debris landing in the village.

Karenni Rangers hosted two Good Life Club (GLC) programs on 17 and 18 Sept. to care for 520 displaced children in Daw Kha Raw Khu IDP Camp, Hpruso Township, and Khar Bal IDP Camp, Ho Yar Township. The GLC programs consisted of entertainment, the Gospel, basic health education, a meal, and the second program included a medical clinic. Please pray for the displaced people of Burma, that their needs would be met and that they know they are loved.