On September 3rd, a clash in Thaung Tha Township, Mandalay Region, resulted in the death of five military council soldiers, as confirmed by officials from the Myingyan District Battalion No. 3. The confrontation occurred in the areas of Kan Village Station, Beinnwe Hill, and One Mile Village when revolutionary forces intercepted a military convoy that had departed from Myingyan city. The spokesperson from Myingyan District Battalion No. 3, Major Mu Tu, provided details of the engagement to local media.
According to Major Mu Tu’s detailed account, the military council forces were moving in a convoy of three vehicles when they were ambushed by revolutionary forces. The resistance fighters employed 40mm weapons in their attack, resulting in direct hits on the military vehicles. The engagement led to the confirmed deaths of five military council soldiers, while the revolutionary forces successfully withdrew from the area without suffering any casualties. The operation was planned and executed by Battalion No. 3 of the Myingyan District resistance forces.
Local sources report that the military council frequently conducts operations in this area, often resulting in intimidation and oppression of local civilians. The revolutionary forces continue their efforts to protect local residents’ safety and property, maintaining their commitment to defending civilian populations against military council aggression. The successful operation demonstrates the growing capabilities of resistance forces in the region and their ability to effectively counter military council movements. The area around Thaung Tha Township has seen increased revolutionary activity as local forces work to prevent military council operations that threaten civilian safety and security.
