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Military columns face heavy casualties in Sagaing fighting
Armed resistance forces claim to have inflicted significant losses on junta troops during intensified clashes in Sagaing Region this month. Two military columns totaling approximately 500 personnel have been largely destroyed, according to resistance sources.
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Clashes between Myanmar's military and armed resistance groups have escalated in Sagaing Region, with resistance forces reporting substantial casualties among junta columns deployed in the area. The fighting follows the launch of a military offensive earlier this month.
Resistance sources indicate that two separate military columns, comprising around 500 troops combined, have been nearly eliminated in the campaign. The extent of confirmed military casualties remains difficult to verify independently, though accounts from resistance groups suggest the junta forces have sustained considerable losses in the fighting.
The escalating violence reflects ongoing tensions in Sagaing, a region that has witnessed repeated clashes between military forces and various armed opposition groups since Myanmar's 2021 coup. The intensity and frequency of confrontations have increased considerably over recent months.
Accurate casualty figures remain elusive, with competing claims from different parties involved in the conflict. Military statements regarding casualties and operation outcomes have not been immediately available. The situation in the region continues to evolve as armed resistance to military rule persists across Myanmar.