On March 19, fighting broke out on the Yangon-Mandalay Highway in Natogyi Township, Mandalay Region. The clash began around 10:45 AM when revolutionary forces launched an attack on the military council’s Pyinsone Highway Police Outpost, located at mile marker 319/6. The exchange of fire between both sides lasted approximately 40 minutes.
During the fighting, the highway was temporarily closed, forcing travelers to turn back along their original routes. According to local sources, the fighting concluded around noon, and the highway was subsequently reopened. Local reconnaissance sources from Natogyi reported that after the battle, military council forces moved into the area around Pyinsone Police Station with approximately 100 troops, while the revolutionary forces had already withdrawn from the area.
This engagement represents a significant clash in the Natogyi region and reflects the ongoing security situation in the area. The fighting disrupted civilian travel and caused traffic congestion on the highway, though conditions have reportedly returned to normal. The incident highlights the continuing conflict between revolutionary forces and the military council in central Myanmar, particularly along major transportation routes. The temporary closure of the Yangon-Mandalay Highway, a crucial transportation artery, demonstrates the impact of such military engagements on civilian movement and daily activities in the region.
