A Pyu Saw Htee member who was on guard duty at a watchtower in Kan Ni Pyu Saw Htee village, Myaing Township, Magway Region, was killed after being shot by a sniper and falling from the tower. The incident occurred on the morning of March 19, when People’s Defense Force members conducted a targeted operation against the guard post. The sniper shot resulted in the immediate casualty of the Pyu Saw Htee member, who fell from the observation tower after being hit.
Following the initial attack, military forces arrived in large numbers, leading to an exchange of fire with revolutionary forces. The intensity of the confrontation forced the resistance forces to strategically withdraw from the area. The operation was carried out through coordination between multiple resistance groups, including MPL Northern Zone (Myaing PDF), Man Kyi Yeik Ko Ye PDF, Ko Gatone Township-4 PDF, Thyawta PDF, and Ko Leo Eagle Brigade forces.
According to a responsible official from the MPL Northern Zone, all members of the People’s Defense Force successfully retreated without any casualties. The official explained that after the successful sniper operation, they made a tactical withdrawal when the military deployed overwhelming forces to the area. During the engagement, while the military forces opened heavy fire, the resistance forces responded with limited return fire before executing their planned withdrawal. The operation demonstrated the effectiveness of coordinated actions between various resistance groups while maintaining the safety of their personnel.
