The National Unity Government’s ministry of defence has provided more than 22.1 million Kyat in its third round of funding for the People's Defense Forces (PDF) operating in Kalay Township under the banner of the Chin State (Zomi PDF), according to a 12 February statement by the Zomi PDF.

"The NUG regularly supports the People's Defense Forces who are sacrificing their lives for true federal democracy throughout the country. This time it was our turn. We got it [a donation] for the third time," said a Zomi PDF information officer.

The Zomi PDF fought against the Military Council in Pyin Thar Village of Kalay Township on 2 February. A Military Council soldier was killed, while the Zomi PDF forces suffered no casualties.

The information officer said: "We do the same as other groups, but we don't get much public attention. Since there are few direct donations from the people, donations are needed. We also still need weapons.”

"We always sent reinforcements to the fighting in the southern part of Kalay Township and to the Chin mountains. We also helped in the battle of Thaingin,” he added.

The Zomi PDF has also announced that it will use the support it receives from the NUG and the people to benefit the country and its population.

This is the third time the NUG has given money to the Zomi PDF. Previously they gave them 20 million Kyat in October 2021 and 10 million Kyat in December 2021.