A Pyu Saw Htee member who was on guard duty at a watchtower in Kanni Pyu Saw Htee village, Myaing Township, Magway Region, was killed after being shot by a sniper from People’s Defense Forces (PDF). The incident occurred on the morning of March 19, when resistance forces conducted a targeted operation against the military-affiliated guard post. Following the successful strike, military forces responded with a large deployment to the area.
The operation was jointly carried out by several resistance groups, including the MPL Northern Zone (Myaing-PDF), Manyinheik Ko Ye PDF, Ko Gatone Territory-4 PDF, Thyawta PDF, and Ko Leo Eagle Brigade. According to officials from the MPL Northern Zone, after the initial sniper attack succeeded in hitting the target, causing the guard to fall from the watchtower, military reinforcements arrived in significant numbers. This prompted the resistance forces to execute a strategic withdrawal from the area.
A representative from the MPL Northern Zone detailed the operation, explaining that after the successful sniper shot, they conducted a limited engagement before withdrawing due to the arrival of superior enemy forces. The spokesperson emphasized that all resistance fighters successfully retreated from the area without suffering any casualties. This operation represents another coordinated effort by resistance forces in their ongoing campaign against the military regime’s presence in the region. The successful tactical withdrawal ensured the safety of all resistance members while achieving their operational objective.
