A resident of Kyuntaw ward in Myawaddy told KIC, "Since yesterday evening some families linked to the Military Council have left their homes. Another local reported that, "On the Kawkareik side, fighting is on-going, and the Military Council troops are mainly confined in their bases. Families associated with the Military Council have already left town, and many regime’s employees have also departed. The situation is very unstable, and the Military Council appears to be losing control”, a source close to the matter said. In response, the Military Council is reportedly seeking assistance from the Karen Border Guard Force (BGF) to bolster their troops and resupply ammunition.