According to statements from People’s Defense Forces (PDF), 18 members of the military council forces were killed in various engagements across Myanmar on May 6. This information has been compiled from reports and statements issued by local defense forces operating in different regions. However, it should be noted that these casualty figures cannot be independently verified on the ground due to current circumstances.
The daily reporting of military council casualties is based on direct reports from local defense forces in their respective areas. It is important to note that independent journalists and human rights monitors currently face significant challenges in accessing conflict areas to verify such information. The ongoing situation makes it difficult to independently confirm the exact numbers of casualties and details of engagements between resistance forces and military council troops.
People’s Defense Forces continue to monitor military council troop movements closely within their territories and are working to prevent military council forces from conducting raids on villages, perpetrating abuse against civilians, and engaging in looting of civilian property. The situation has also led to civilian displacement in various areas due to the military council’s use of force against local populations. The defense forces maintain their commitment to protecting civilian populations from military council operations while acknowledging the challenges in verifying precise casualty figures in the current conflict environment.
