The National Unity Government (NUG) has announced that revolutionary forces are currently interrogating Major General Aung Thet Oo, commander of Division 77 of the military council, and his soldiers who were captured during the battle for Innthaw city in Sagaing Region. According to the NUG’s statement, legal proceedings will be conducted based on their testimonies and investigation findings. The capture of Innthaw city represents a significant victory for revolutionary forces, and the detention of a high-ranking military council officer provides an important opportunity to gather crucial intelligence for the revolution.
In Magway Region, the People’s Defense Force (PDF) joint forces successfully captured the military council’s 18-mile outpost along the Salin-Setoktara road. During the operation, four military council personnel were captured alive, and five firearms were seized, according to Battalion 6 of the Pakokku District PDF. This victory not only enhances the security of local civilians but also demonstrates the operational capabilities of revolutionary forces. The successful operation has strategic importance for controlling the transportation route and limiting the military council’s movement in the area.
In a separate incident, the military council conducted airstrikes on Htalwan Monastery in Nyaung Hla Kyi township and Mindat town, resulting in civilian casualties. The attacks killed six civilians, including two children under the age of 10, while three others, including a novice monk and a Buddhist monk, were severely injured. These attacks targeting civilians and religious buildings constitute war crimes and violations of international law. The deliberate targeting of religious institutions and civilian areas demonstrates the military council’s continued disregard for human rights and international humanitarian principles. These actions have further intensified the suffering of local communities and highlighted the urgent need for international intervention to protect civilian populations in conflict areas.
