Former Shan State Army (SSA) brigade commander Col Moengzuen killed.
The official website (www.taifreedom.com) of SSA says ambush by its fighters on 24 May 2009 in southern Shan State had destroyed 3 trucks and killed 15.
According SSA news, the attack took place between Namhu and Kholam, Namzang Township, about 72 miles east of the state capital Taunggyi.
Among the Burma Army casulties were 2 Military Affairs Security (MAS) officers and Col Moengzeun, Who had defected from the SSA to the Burma Army in 2006.
The report could not be independent confirmed.