According to statements from People’s Defense Forces (PDF), four members of the military council were killed in various clashes across Myanmar on March 22. These casualties occurred during ongoing battles between resistance forces and military council troops throughout the country, as local defense forces continue their resistance against military council operations.
News reporting organizations compile daily statistics on military casualties based on official statements and communications from local defense forces. While actual casualty numbers on the ground may be higher, news organizations can only report verified information as they are unable to independently confirm casualties through direct field investigations. This methodology ensures accurate reporting while acknowledging the limitations of information gathering in conflict zones.
The People’s Defense Forces continue their operations against military council troops in response to the ongoing oppression and forced military service imposed on civilians by the military council. The military council’s continued acts of violence and coercion against civilians have driven many people to join the resistance movement, abandoning their homes and livelihoods to fight for the complete removal of the military council from power. The resistance forces remain committed to their goal of dismantling the military council’s control over the country and establishing civilian governance.
