KNU Forces Capture Strategic Military Base Near Myawaddy
Fighters from the Karen National Union (KNU) and People's Defense Forces (PDF) overran a major military junta outpost outside the border town of Myawaddy after 48 hours of intense ground fighting. The capture secures a vital trade route near the Thai border.
Date: April 4, 2026
Location: Kayin State, Myanmar
Conflict: Myanmar Civil War
Category: ground battle
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 25
Displaced: 2,100
Source: Myanmar Now