People's Defense Force announced on 28 June that 30 or so troops of the Tatmadaw were killed and injured in Katha Township, Sagaing Region.

Kachin People's Defense Force (KPDF) with allied KIA forces clashed with the military troops near Shwe Kyaung Kone village in Mota Tract, Katha Township on June 24, 2021.

19 people had been arrested and five killed in Katha Township, People's Defense Force (PDF - Katha) so it warned the military and its family members to prepare for revenge.