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 occurred on March 7th, targeting the Harley Curve checkpoint in Maung Mae Shaung village in Dawei Township and another checkpoint at the bridge entrance to Yephyu town. The revolutionary forces conducted separate operations against these military council positions.
The first attack took place around noon on March 7th at the Harley Curve checkpoint in Maung Mae Shaung village, Dawei Township. The engagement lasted approximately 20 minutes, resulting in the death of one military council soldier. Later that day, at around 4 PM, revolutionary forces launched a second attack on the checkpoint at the bridge entrance to Yephyu town. Although this confrontation lasted only about 10 minutes, it resulted in the deaths of four additional military council soldiers. The resistance forces were able to withdraw safely from both operations without sustaining any casualties.
The coordinated attacks were carried out through a joint operation between the Dawei Nationalities Liberation Army (DNLA)’s Duraka Column and the Yephyu People’s Defense Force (YPPDF). While the operations were successful in terms of achieving their tactical objectives and ensuring the safe withdrawal of resistance forces, they were unable to capture any weapons or ammunition from the military council positions. A representative from the Duraka Column has noted that given the current nationwide escalation of military operations, local civilians are advised to exercise increased caution in their daily movements. Additionally, the revolutionary forces have extended an invitation to military council soldiers and police personnel to defect and join the people’s side as soon as possible.
