The fighting between the Tatmadaw and the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) near Sae Luang Village in Muse Township forced locals to flee, announced the PSLF/TNLA News and Information Department.

A statement from the PSLF/TNLA News and Information Department stated that the battle between Tatmadaw and the troops of No. 112 Battalion under the No.1 Brigade of TNLA started at 4:30 pm and ended at 5:30 pm on July 23 near Sae Luang Village in Muse Township.

It stated that during the fighting, four houses were damaged due to shelling, and that there is a possibility of further fighting between the two sides, and the situation is under observation.

It said all villagers from Sae Luang Village have fled due to the fighting.

It said a total of four clashes between the Tatmadaw and TNLA occurred in Mongngat, Kutkai and Muse townships in July.