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Defence forces took control of Pinlebu Town in Sagaing Region after the junta troops in the town surrendered at 7:00 p.m. on 7 November.

According to a People's Defence Force (PDF) soldier, the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and the People's Defence Team forces started attacking the junta positions in Pinlebu at 4:00 p.m. and at 7:00 p.m. the junta soldiers waved a white flag and surrendered.

The PDF soldier said: “Junta Soldiers in the Pinlebu surrendered. We conquered the town peacefully. They showed a white flag.”

After the town was captured, at around 8:00 p.m. on 7 November, the junta launched two airstrikes on Pinlebu. Currently, it is not known what damage the airstrikes caused.

According to residents, a significant number of people from Pinlebu had already left the town before the fighting started. As a result, there have been no reports of civilian casualties or injuries.

On 6 November, KIA-led joint forces successfully took control of Kawlin Town just to the south of Pinlebu Town, according to the anti-junta National Unity Government (NUG). 

Also on 7 November, defence forces took control of Khampat in Tamu District, Sagaing Region.

In Northern Shan State, the towns of Chin Shwe Haw, Monekoe, Hpaunghseng, Kyukoke (Pang Hseng), Hsenwi, and Nam Kham are now under the control of the Three Brotherhood Alliances, following its offensive against the junta. 

Currently, the junta has only publicly admitted to losing control of Chin Shwe Haw, Hpaunghseng and Kyukoke in northern Shan State.