On June 12 the government reported a major battle on the border between Lango and Pader districts. Seven Ugandan troops were killed. The government said 20 LRA thugs died in the extensive firefight. The government also took seven LRA prisoners. Helicopters supported the Ugandan troops. On June 13 the Ugandan government reported its troops ambushed and killed three LRA thugs. On the same day the LRA allegedly burned 200 homes in northern Apach district.