Tatmadaw's Response: KIA Group's destructive actions on non-military targets

With the intent to disrupt the state's administration and damage border trade and transportation facilities, the KIA group has been committing destructive acts targeting non-military assets such as roads and bridges in Kachin State.
These acts include mine blasts, such as the one on the 120 ft long bridge on the Myitkyina-Mandalay railroad on April 17, 2021, the 320 ft long Nan Khwin Bailey Bridge on October 6, 2023, the 80 ft long Yay Pauk Kyi Rail Bridge, and the 40 ft long Nan Thaya Rail Bridge on October 7, 2023.
Furthermore, they have targeted motor roads, including the 50 ft long Tawet Creek Bridge and the 20 ft long rail bridge on April 27, the 50 ft long Paung Net Creek Bridge on May 4, the Kaukkwe Creek Bridge on May 9, and a 60 ft long Bailey Bridge on November 30 in 2021.
The KIA has not only destroyed public facilities but has also launched ambush attacks on security personnel stationed at these facilities. These destructive acts have caused significant losses to regional development.
Despite repeated warnings from the Tatmadaw to avoid military operations during peace negotiations, the KIA has launched attacks on platoon-level security posts with superior forces.
KIO Vice Chairman Gun Maw has also conducted field inspections at these security posts. Additionally, despite notifications not to participate in recent attacks in Shan State (North), the KIA has disregarded these warnings and engaged in the attacks.
Furthermore, the KIA has established weapon and ammunition factories near the Myanmar-China border. The weapons and ammunition produced in these factories have been used by the KIA and supplied to domestic terrorist groups for destructive purposes.
In response to prevent future terrorist acts, the Tatmadaw has launched counterattacks. If similar acts occur again, the necessary counteraction will be taken.