A spokesperson from the Duraka Column has confirmed that five military council soldiers were killed during attacks on two military checkpoints in Dawei and Yephyu Townships of Tanintharyi Region. The attacks took place on March 7th, targeting the Harley Curve checkpoint near Maung Mae Shaung village in Dawei Township and another checkpoint at the bridge entrance to Yephyu town in separate operations.
The first attack was launched around noon at the Harley Curve checkpoint in Maung Mae Shaung village, Dawei Township. The firefight lasted approximately 20 minutes, resulting in the death of one military council soldier. Later that day, around 4 PM, revolutionary forces conducted a surprise attack on the checkpoint at the bridge entrance to Yephyu town. This engagement lasted about 10 minutes and resulted in the deaths of four more military council soldiers. In both attacks, the revolutionary forces were able to withdraw successfully without suffering any casualties.
The operations were jointly carried out by the Dawei Nationalities Liberation Army (DNLA)’s Duraka Column and the Yephyu People’s Defense Force (YPPDF). According to the Duraka Column spokesperson, while the attacks were successful in terms of casualties inflicted on the military council forces, they were unable to capture any weapons or ammunition during the engagements. Given the current escalation of military operations across the country, revolutionary forces have advised local civilians to exercise extreme caution in their daily movements. They have also extended an invitation to military council soldiers and police personnel who wish to stand on the side of truth to defect and join the people’s side as soon as possible.
