14 Min Kin PDF Members Including Deputy Commander Fall in Banmaw Offensive

The Minkin People's Defense Force Battalion 3 (MKPDF-3) has reported the loss of 14 fighters, including their deputy battalion commander, during the prolonged battle for Banmaw town in Kachin State.

The casualties occurred over a six-month period as part of the nearly year-long campaign to capture the strategic town. MKPDF-3 confirmed on November 18 that more than 100 of their personnel have been engaged in combat operations since April 2025.

Despite the significant losses, the battalion stated that remaining members are committed to continuing their involvement in ongoing revolutionary operations.

The battle for Banmaw represents one of the sustained engagements in Kachin State, with resistance forces from multiple townships participating in the offensive against military positions in the region.

~ KV NEWS