Hsu/ Pearl (NSS) – Dec 29

The Moetay Bridge, located between Hsipaw Township and Namtu Township, was reportedly destroyed in an explosion on 28 December.

The Moetay Bridge is located across the Dokhtawaddy River (also known as Myitnge River) near Moetay village in northern Shan State. 

The Moetay Bridge played a crucial role in connecting the Hsipaw, Namtu, Mantong, and Namhsan townships. However, the detonation at the bridge has stopped the road access for heavy vehicles, negatively impacting transportation in the region.

Following the damage to the Moetay Bridge, residents are reportedly making arrangements for temporary repairs that might allow smaller vehicles to cross.

Starting form 17th December, TNLA and PDF raided the No 324 Infantry and various locations within Namtu and took control of almost the whole town of Namtu. 

Also on last November, the TNLA and their allied groups conducted a raid on security posts near Kyinthi Bridge, resulting in the detonation of the bridge. Ongoing armed conflicts in northern Shan State have led to the destruction of several bridges.