Revolutionary forces conducted an attack at Shwe Palaung Hospital in Shwebo, Sagaing Region, where Pyu Saw Htee leader Paw Thein was receiving medical treatment, resulting in one Pyu Saw Htee member’s death and two others being injured, according to local sources. The attack occurred around 8:40 AM on May 26 and was reportedly carried out through a joint operation by Township 5 Kalone Gyi Group, Zamani Shwebo Group, and Dragon King Group.
Following the attack, military council troops arrived at the scene to conduct clearance operations and investigations. The two injured Pyu Saw Htee members are currently receiving medical treatment at the hospital. The Pyu Saw Htee organization is a proxy group under the military council known for committing acts of violence against local civilians.
Shwe Palaung Hospital, where the attack took place, is a major medical facility in Shwebo. Pyu Saw Htee leader Paw Thein was undergoing medical treatment when the revolutionary forces conducted their close-range attack. While no official statement has been released by the revolutionary forces regarding the attack, local sources indicate that it was a well-planned operation. The military council’s forces conducted security measures and investigations in the aftermath of the incident, though details of their findings have not been made public.
