Revolutionary forces conducted an attack on the military council’s Nyaung Khar Shay X-Ray checkpoint located on the Yangon-Mawlamyine highway in Bago Region during the early hours of March 8. The joint operation was carried out by People’s Defense Forces (PDF) from Waw and Kawa townships, using three 107mm rockets to target the checkpoint. A spokesperson from the Waw Township PDF confirmed the attack to local media.
The Nyaung Khar Shay checkpoint, situated at the border between Bago Region and Mon State, has been identified as a major obstacle for revolutionary forces, particularly in their logistics operations. The checkpoint has been specifically targeted due to its strategic location and its role in intercepting weapons and ammunition shipments along the transportation route. While the exact casualties and damage inflicted on military council forces could not be immediately verified, all resistance fighters involved in the operation were able to safely withdraw from the area after the attack.
A representative from the Waw Township PDF explained that the Nyaung Khar Shay checkpoint has been a significant hindrance to revolutionary activities, with multiple instances of weapons and ammunition seizures occurring at this location. The spokesperson indicated that they would continue to target this checkpoint in future operations. This attack was conducted as part of the revolutionary forces’ broader strategic campaign to reduce the military council’s control along the Yangon-Mawlamyine route. The operation demonstrates the ongoing efforts of resistance forces to challenge the military council’s presence and control over key transportation corridors in the region.
