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Battle of Kachinthay

Coordinates: 24°42′44″N 97°29′18″E / 24.712117°N 97.488365°E / 24.712117; 97.488365
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Battles of Kachinthay
Part of the Myanmar civil war (2021–present) and internal conflict in Myanmar
Date25 November 2021
Location
Kachithay, Shwegu Township, Kachin State, Myanmar
24°42′44″N 97°29′18″E / 24.712117°N 97.488365°E / 24.712117; 97.488365
Result Inconclusive
Belligerents
Kachin Independence Army
People's Defense Force
State Administration Council
Strength
Unknown 100+
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown

The Battle of Kachinthay (Burmese: ကချင်သေတိုက်ပွဲ) was a clash between a joint KIA-PDF force and the Myanmar military. Although the reason for the firefight is unknown, the military supposedly believed that the KIA was planning to infiltrate the Sagaing Region.[1] During the battle, the Myanmar Army used artillery.[2][3]

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