A military outpost stationed in Yegin village, Letpadan Township, Bago Region, was attacked by revolutionary forces, resulting in the death of five military council soldiers, according to an official from Battalion 3802, Division 2 of the Thayarwaddy District. The battle began at approximately 3:50 AM on June 19, when revolutionary forces numbering over 30 personnel launched an offensive against the military council’s stationed outpost. The engagement lasted for more than an hour, during which numerous casualties were reported on the military council’s side.
Despite the military council’s counterattack using heavy artillery, the revolutionary forces managed to withdraw successfully without suffering any casualties. The operation was jointly carried out by Battalion 3802 Division 2, Division 3 of Thayarwaddy District, and the Shwetanmyay People’s Defense Force. During the battle, several military council soldiers were wounded and fled, prompting them to call for military reinforcements. The fighting lasted from 3:50 AM until 5:30 AM, with the revolutionary forces making a tactical withdrawal after the arrival of military reinforcements and their deployment of heavy artillery.
Yegin village, where the battle took place, is a strategically important location within Letpadan Township that had been under the military council’s control with an established outpost. The revolutionary forces’ offensive significantly impacted the military council’s control in the area and reduced their ability to oppress local civilians. Following the battle, the military council increased security measures in the region and deployed additional reinforcements, according to local residents. The successful operation demonstrated the growing capabilities of revolutionary forces in challenging the military council’s territorial control and their commitment to protecting civilian populations from military oppression.
