The military council has increased security measures along the Yangon-Mandalay expressway, old highway, and the border areas between Bago and Yangon regions since February 24. However, according to military sources in Naypyidaw, several small outposts have still been attacked in surprise raids. This heightened security followed a deployment order speech by National Unity Government Prime Minister Man Win Khaing Than to People’s Defense Force units regarding control of the Yangon and Bago regions.
The military council’s enhanced security measures include joint patrols between highway police and local battalions along the expressway, increased forces at city entry and exit checkpoints, and the deployment of hidden security posts to prevent surprise night attacks. Despite these measures, small outposts along the Yangon-Mandalay railway line in Kyauktaga and Pyay townships, as well as checkpoints along the old highway, have been attacked. The military council has particularly strengthened security in Taungoo, Pyay, and Bago cities, while also increasing forces along the Yangon-Mandalay expressway, Naypyidaw access roads, Yangon Region-Zero Mile, and entry-exit checkpoints on the old Yangon-Bago road, implementing stricter inspection procedures.
According to the National Unity Government’s statement, resistance forces attacked seven military council checkpoints along the old Yangon-Mandalay road in Bago Region, resulting in the deaths of eight military personnel and one resistance fighter. The attacks occurred on February 25 and 26, targeting military council outposts established along the old Yangon-Mandalay road within Kyauktaga and Pyay townships. These operations demonstrate the ongoing resistance activities despite the military council’s attempts to strengthen security measures throughout the region.
