A military outpost known as Salt Gone Gate on the old Yangon-Mandalay road in Phyu Township, Bago Region, was attacked by People’s Defense Forces, resulting in the death of two military council soldiers, according to a spokesperson from the Phyu Township People’s Defense Organization. The attack began at 12:25 AM on July 26 and lasted approximately 35 minutes. During the engagement, two military council soldiers were killed and four others were wounded, while the revolutionary forces were able to withdraw successfully without any casualties.
A representative from the Phyu Township People’s Defense Organization provided details about the battle, stating that the fighting continued until 1:00 AM. They confirmed that two military council soldiers were killed and four others sustained severe injuries, while their forces were able to retreat safely without any losses. However, they highlighted that insufficient ammunition remains a significant challenge for their operations. The attack was organized and carried out by the Phyu Township PDF, which has announced its intention to continue operations against military council outposts in the township.
The Salt Gone Gate is a strategically important military position located on the old Yangon-Mandalay road, serving as one of the military council’s control points in the region. This attack demonstrates the capabilities of local revolutionary forces and their ability to successfully engage military council targets. However, the shortage of weapons and ammunition continues to be a major challenge for the revolutionary forces, as acknowledged by their leadership. The successful operation against this military outpost represents a significant achievement for the local resistance movement, despite their resource constraints.
