KIA’s brigade 9 hit by airstrike, casualty high
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NP News - Oct 24
Reports say the Kachin Independent Army’s brigade 9 in Hpakant was hit by an air attack on 23rd October at an estimated 8:30 pm on the eve of the KIA’s 62nd anniversary celebration.
KIA officers at high-level ranks and attendees at the eve occasion reportedly died in the attack.
Regional media reports that a Kachin male vocalist ‘Aurali’ who is famous in Kachin territory died in the incident.
The KIO/KIA and the State Administration Council haven’t yet released any press statement regarding yesterday's air attack in Hpakant.
Accusations have arisen that the Myanmar military launched the airstrike on the KIA.
The NP News cannot confirm from both sides with regard to the accusations.
Armed conflicts between the Myanmar military and the KIA have been soaring after the 2021 political transition.