The Junta increased its security forces' presence at city entrances in Mandalay because of nearby fighting since July 8th..The increased presence comes after Junta soldiers and the Ta'ang Nationla Liberation Army clashed in Patheingyi Township, located north of the city, and captured the city of Nawnghkio in Shan State..The reinforced presence in the area consisted of Junta military personnel, police, and pro-Junta Pyu Saw Htee militias. Approximately 50 personnel were reportedly deployed to Chanmyathazi Township and 30 to the village of Thalae Kone, located on the Mandalay-Pyin Oo Lwin Road in Patheingyi Township..The military also increased security checks for locals and reportedly stopped travelers along the road in Thalae Kone..The government also sent additional troops to reinforce Mandalay due to clashes in Madaya and Mogoke Townships that threatened the military's Central Command.
The Junta increased its security forces' presence at city entrances in Mandalay because of nearby fighting since July 8th..The increased presence comes after Junta soldiers and the Ta'ang Nationla Liberation Army clashed in Patheingyi Township, located north of the city, and captured the city of Nawnghkio in Shan State..The reinforced presence in the area consisted of Junta military personnel, police, and pro-Junta Pyu Saw Htee militias. Approximately 50 personnel were reportedly deployed to Chanmyathazi Township and 30 to the village of Thalae Kone, located on the Mandalay-Pyin Oo Lwin Road in Patheingyi Township..The military also increased security checks for locals and reportedly stopped travelers along the road in Thalae Kone..The government also sent additional troops to reinforce Mandalay due to clashes in Madaya and Mogoke Townships that threatened the military's Central Command.
