A drone attack was carried out by the military council forces near the residence of KNLA Commander-in-Chief General Saw Johnny, located within KNU Brigade 7 territory. According to KNU sources, three suicide drones launched by the military council forces struck near General Saw Johnny’s residence at around 3 AM on March 18. The attack, while causing significant explosions, resulted in no casualties or damage to property, as confirmed by KNU sources.
Providing details about the drone attack, KNU sources explained that three consecutive drone bombs caused ground-shaking explosions, with one bomb detonating near the waterfront and another near a football field. The military council forces specifically targeted the KNU Brigade 7 headquarters, and it was noted that the explosive power of the bombs used in this attack was significantly stronger than previous incidents. The attack demonstrates an escalation in the military council’s tactical approach to targeting KNU leadership and infrastructure.
This attack is believed to be a retaliatory action by the military council following the successful capture of their Pu Lu Tu camp in Paingkyon Township, which falls under KNU Brigade 7’s controlled territory, by KNLA-led allied forces on March 14. KNU sources analyze that the military council’s use of suicide drones targeting the KNU Brigade 7 headquarters represents a direct response to their recent territorial losses. This incident highlights the ongoing conflict between resistance forces and the military council, with the latter increasingly relying on aerial attacks in areas where they have lost ground control.
