Civilian homes in Moebye, located on the Shan-Karenni border and recently reoccupied by junta forces, have been burned down and destroyed, according to Tar Eh Soe, spokesperson for the Karenni Nationalities Defense Force (KNDF).

He stated that from July 3 to the evening of July 6, homes were burned continuously for three consecutive days.

“After the military entered and stationed troops in the town, they set fire to more than 20 civilian houses in Moebye,” Tar Eh Soe told Kantarawaddy Times.

The military junta re-entered Moebye with large numbers of troops, and daily ground fighting continued in the surrounding areas, he added.

“Currently, there are ongoing battles near Moebye, especially along the Moebye-Loikaw highway, due to the junta’s advancing military operations,” he said.

On July 7, the military junta released a statement claiming they had successfully recaptured Moebye, previously under the control of revolutionary forces. They would then continue with landmine clearance and area security operations.

In the statement, the junta said it took six months of military operations to regain Moebye, during which there were 215 major battles and around 400 clashes.

In their announcement, the junta also claimed to have seized 24 enemy dead bodies, 63 various weapons, as well as important documents and video files.

Currently, daily clashes continue in Moebye, and heavy artillery fire is being directed toward nearby villages. Therefore, the KNDF has urged civilians to remain cautious in their movements and daily lives.