The KNU Mutao news reported that 17 prisoners of war, including 3 captains, who were captured during the battle to seize the Khopoh camp in the 5th KNU Brigade area of Karen State, are being treated by the KNU.
Between October 29th and 31st, KNLA Brigade 5 and allied forces captured Phapon township’s Khopoh camp after the final attack and capture of the military council soldiers who had escaped and captured 17 prisoners of war along with their weapons.
Among those who were captured alive was a company commander from the 340th Army. A company commander from Chamber 341; KNU said that 1 company commander from the 19th Infantry Division and a medical commander from the 340th Infantry Division were involved.
14 dead bodies from the military side in the battle to capture the Khopoh camp. 17 prisoners of war, including 3 captains at the rank of company commander, were captured alive with weapons and ammunition. 11 60mm guns of the terrorist military council 3 RPG-7s; 1 hand of 81mm K-3 9 hands; A land bomb 19 packages of topito 16-16 landmines; 14-10 landmines; 9 bombs 2 large communication speakers, 13 60mm bullets and 5 RPG-7 bullets were recovered.
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