Intense fighting has erupted in Salin Township, Magway Region, between military council forces and revolutionary forces. On March 16 at 2:15 PM, the Bamar Army intercepted and attacked an armored military vehicle traveling from Salin town to Sinphyukyun town, resulting in the death of one soldier. The armored vehicle was carrying approximately 20 military personnel who were heading to Sinphyukyun to reinforce troops in the area.
During the attack, one soldier was fatally shot in the head, while another sustained a gunshot wound to the hand. Several other soldiers also suffered various injuries. Currently, the military council is conducting a major operation in Salin Township, deploying tanks, armored vehicles, Mi-35 helicopters, naval vessels, and infantry forces. The military council is carrying out combined forces operations involving ground, naval, and air forces, while maintaining pressure on local civilians.
Revolutionary forces continue to launch daily resistance attacks, resulting in significant casualties for the military council, which has prompted them to seek reinforcements. According to the Bamar Army’s statement, the military council continues to conduct forceful operations to maintain territorial control. The military council’s deployment of heavy artillery, armored vehicles, and air support indicates an escalation in their attempts to assert control over the region, while resistance forces maintain their defensive positions and counter-attacks throughout the township.
