10 soldiers of the Military Council were killed in the battle near the village of Hlwal Tal Village and Si Village in Butalin Township

10 soldiers of the Military Council were killed in the battle near the village of Hlwal Tal Village and Si Village in Butalin Township

         Sagaing Division It is reported that the military council army and the local civil defense forces clashed on September 8 at around 9:00 A.M in the vicinity of Hlwal Tal Village and Si Village in Butalin Township.

A local PDF soldier said that the battle lasted for about two hours and more than 10 military council soldiers were killed and the local civil defense forces were able to retreat unharmed.

It’s the column heading to Kutaw Police Station from Butalin City. The estimated military strength is about 70. They arrived at the mine field with great determination, We  attacked with front mines and  landmines.

It is reported that the military council column that was damaged turned back before reaching the Kutaw police station and entered Butalin township.