NAYPYITAW, 26 November 2021, (TON): At least four clashes broke out between Karenni anti-junta resistance groups and the Myanmar army in Kayah State’s Demoso and Loikaw townships, reportedly causing multiple military casualties.

Two of the battles took place in and near Dawpoesi village in Demoso, as well as near the township’s police station, and one in Loikaw’s Pankan village, with the Karenni National Defence Force (KNDF) collaborating with the Karenni Army in fighting the military.

According to a KNDF statement “the clashes resulted in the death of five junta soldiers, with seven more injured, as well as one KNDF member.”

A spokesperson from the resistance group told media that two junta troops were killed and five wounded during a clash in Dawpoesi.

Another clash broke out at 3pm between Karenni forces and soldiers occupying Phan Khar Kone monastery near the village, injuring two more Myanmar army troops.

A third battle took place near the Demoso Township police station two hours later, the spokesperson explained. Two junta soldiers were reportedly killed after being hit by RPGs fired by the resistance, and one KNDF member suffered a minor injury.

The Karenni coalition also attacked a military unit stationed near a monastery in Pankan village in Loikaw Township on the same day, resulting in the death of one junta soldier.