A military compound used for training Pyu Saw Htee forces in Mayangone Township, Yangon Region, was targeted in an artillery attack, according to a spokesperson from the Yangon Army (YA). The attack occurred at approximately 11:35 PM on April 5th, when two 40mm artillery shells were fired at the Aung Thapyay Police compound. This strike specifically targeted a training facility operated by the police force under the military council’s control.
Local residents from Ward 3 in Mayangone Township reported hearing two loud explosions around midnight, followed by the immediate arrival of military and police vehicles conducting urgent inspections of the area. According to one local resident’s testimony, there were casualties inside the Aung Thapyay compound, though specific details about the victims could not be independently verified. The residents were able to gather this information due to the compound’s proximity to their neighborhood, as it is located along the same street as their residences.
The Yangon Army has issued a statement declaring their intention to continue military operations against strategic targets in Yangon, emphasizing that their offensive actions will persist until the complete removal of what they term the terrorist military dictatorship. This attack represents a significant operation targeting military council-affiliated forces and marks an important development in the ongoing Myanmar Spring Revolution. The incident demonstrates the continuing resistance against military rule and the expanding capabilities of opposition forces in conducting strategic strikes within urban areas.
