80 houses burnt down again in an intense battle in Kaw Ka Rate

March 14, 2024

HURFOM: On March 11th, 2024, the military junta and the joint forces of revolutionary armed groups were battling again in Kaw Ka Rate City, Karen State and at least 80 houses were destroyed and burnt down in the battle, reported local sources.

The junta launched both artillery attacks and air assaults during the battle with artillery shells exploding in Ward #6, Kaw Ra Rate City.

“Our ward has nearly 1,000 houses. There was no one to stop the fire so the damage kept getting bigger. Now, the fire is weak but at least 80 houses have already burnt down. Kaw Ka Rate has become a destroyed city. When we go back, we just see a pile of ash,” said a local resident.

The artillery shells also exploded in Ward #4 on March 12th and homes caught fire but HURFOM has been unable to confirm the exact number.

The battle between the military junta and the joint revolutionary forces in Kaw Ka Rate City started on December 13th, 2023 and at least 400 houses burnt down. Tens of thousands of residents have had to flee and have been unable to return.

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