A spokesperson from the Thayarwaddy District PDF has confirmed that resistance forces attacked the Sit Kwin toll gate near Oak Twin village on the Yangon-Pyay road in Sit Kwin town, Minhla Township, Bago Region, resulting in the death of 8 military council soldiers and the seizure of weapons. The attack, which took place on March 20, was led by members of Battalion 3802 Division 2 of Thayarwaddy District, targeting a military checkpoint known for extorting money and arresting civilians.
The battle lasted for more than one and a half hours, during which 7 military council soldiers were killed instantly and 6 others were wounded. During the engagement, resistance forces seized one carbine rifle, one ammunition magazine, 20 rounds of ammunition, various military equipment, and one motorcycle from the military council forces. Although the resistance forces attempted to burn down the checkpoint, only minor fire damage was reported.
The following day, on March 21 at approximately 10 AM, resistance forces launched a remote-controlled mine attack against military council soldiers who had reoccupied the bunker at the Sit Kwin toll gate checkpoint, resulting in one additional soldier killed and four others wounded. Battalion 3802 Division 2 of Thayarwaddy District has warned civilians to avoid areas near military council forces and their affiliated organizations, as they plan to continue operations against those who oppress civilians and resistance forces.
