Battle of Lay Kay Kaw

Battle of Lay Kay Kaw
Part of the Myanmar civil war (2021–present) and internal conflict in Myanmar
Date14 December 2021- 31 March 2024
Location
Lay Kay Kaw, Myawaddy District, Myanmar
Result KNU and PDF victory
Belligerents
Karen National Union
People's Defense Force		 State Administration Council
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
At least 4 killed At least 5 killed[1]
At least 30 people arrested; at least 1500 displaced in Thailand[2]

The Battle of Lay Kay Kaw was an engagement between allied Karen National Union/ People's Defense Force fighters and the Myanmar Tatmadaw that began on 14 December 2021.

  1. ^ Thousands displaced as junta troops clash with KNLA in ‘peace town’ Nyein Swe and Maung Shwe Wah. Myanmar Now. December 17, 2021
  2. ^ Landmines, and fear of renewed clashes, keep Lay Kay Kaw residents from returning . Myanmar Now. December 19, 2022