CNI News
1 February 2025
The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and the People's Defense Force (PDF) are jointly launching offensives against the Myanmar Tatmadaw to capture Banmauk Town in Sagaing Region, adjacent to Kachin State and building up military strength, according to locals.
The KIA-PDF joint forces have been launching an offensive against the Myanmar Tatmadaw and the Shanni Nationalities Army (SNA) in Kyaungle, Pinhinkha, Hsettaw and Nayaka Villages near Banmauk since 27th January 2025.
Battles are severely breaking out between the two sides.
While seeing the map based on Banmauk
Around 600 KIA-PDF forces operating in Homalin and Narmaw in Homalin Township were on their way to reinforce the offensive to capture Bham Mauk, said locals and revolutionary forces.
Banmauk is a town of great military strategic importance and It is also a commercial market for timber smugglers.
At present, the KIA/PDF joint forces are launching an offensive to capture Banmauk and at the same time they are launching an offensive to capture Inndaw Town near Banmauk.
