Myawadi city fell. The Karen Army, along with the KNU People's Forces, successfully captured the PDF, the last major camp, Phasong Camp or Battalion 275. Eventually after a heavy attack, around 400-500 Burmese soldiers surrendered at Phasong camp.
On April 11, 2024, foreign correspondents reported on the development of the situation in Myawadi, which is currently very tense. Finally, Burmese soldiers at Battalion 275 or Basang Camp, the last major camp of the Myanmar military government forces, or Burmese in the town of Myawaddy, near the border in Mae Sot District, Tak province, demanded that the Burmese lay down their arms and surrender. The Karen National Union (KNU) and the People's Democratic Forces (PDF) have launched heavy attacks. Last night, April 10
The battalion surrendered 275 soldiers, a victory for the Allied forces. The KNU (KNU) and the PDF (PDF) jointly attacked Myawadi for weeks. On Friday, April 5, the KNU issued a statement saying that forces had captured almost the entire Maiwadi town. Or it covers 90% of the area, leaving only Myawadi town.
There are reports that around 400-500 Burmese soldiers have surrendered at Phasong camp or Battalion 275. These soldiers are still hiding in the jungle area. The Burmese military government's Southeast Regional Army sent 300 Burmese soldiers with tanks to reinforce the force in hopes of helping to secure the Phasong camp. It seems that he did not come to Myawadi. Therefore, it is expected that the Karen forces will definitely attack on the way.
From the night of 9 April to 10 April 2024, opposition forces against the Burmese military government launched a heavy attack on Battalion 275. The commander of Battalion 275 refused to surrender even after a proposal by the opposition forces. A cloud of smoke surrounded the fire until it caught fire. Smoke from the fire was seen up to the border of May Chot district. Finally, around 400-500 Burmese soldiers surrendered at Phasong camp. Henceforth, villagers in Myawaddy are expected to migrate across the border to Mae Chot district of Thak province due to the fear that the Burmese Air Force will send fighter jets to attack Myawaddy heavily.
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