The military council’s offensive against Naung Cho has reached within four miles of the town of Hale. The offensive is being carried out in two lines, with the one coming from Taung Kham very close to the town. The one coming from Pyin Oo Lwin, which had been stalled for months, is now gradually advancing. The TLNA troops are retreating. At this rate, Naung Cho will be handed over to the military council before the end of this month.