Revolutionary forces successfully conducted an operation against a military outpost located along the old Yangon-Mandalay highway in Bago Region’s Taungoo District, resulting in five military casualties and the seizure of multiple weapons, according to revolutionary sources. The attack took place at 4:30 AM on March 9, targeting a military outpost near Kyauktaing village between Kywepe and Nyaungchaythauk towns.
The operation was carried out through a coordinated effort of multiple revolutionary forces, including the People’s Defense Force Operation Area 2, Strategy 23, Battalion 3502, and the Oaktwin PDF combat unit. The attacking forces managed to successfully clear the outpost, though one revolutionary fighter was killed during the operation. The location of the attack was strategically significant, being situated along a major transportation route between Myanmar’s two largest cities.
During the operation, revolutionary forces seized significant military equipment including two MA-1 rifles, two G3 rifles, two MA-11 rifles, twelve ammunition magazines, 200 rounds of G3 ammunition, and 200 rounds of 5.56mm ammunition. The success of the operation was confirmed by Commander Tin Oo of PDF Operation Area 2, who verified the details of the attack and its outcomes. This operation represents another significant blow to military infrastructure in the region, demonstrating the continuing effectiveness of revolutionary forces in their campaign against military targets.
