Intense fighting has broken out between revolutionary forces and the military in the Yangon-Pyay road section within Minhla Township, Bago Region. The clashes began around 10 AM on April 22, resulting in significant casualties on the military side according to local sources. During the battle, the military has been conducting airstrikes and bombing villages near the Yoma mountain range. The fighting has been particularly severe, with the military suffering heavy losses in terms of both casualties and injuries.
The Minhla Hospital has been overwhelmed with injured soldiers and casualties being continuously transported from the battlefield. The hospital has had to suspend accepting civilian patients and is focusing solely on treating military personnel. Due to the high number of casualties, some are being transferred to Pyay for treatment. In Minhla town, the military has been setting up defensive positions, showing clear signs of concern about potential attacks from revolutionary forces. The military has blocked the area in front of the Minhla Police Station and positioned snipers on the roof, while also restricting all movement in and out of the town.
The military’s airstrikes on villages near the Yoma mountain range have likely caused significant damage, though the exact extent of destruction and civilian casualties cannot yet be confirmed. The situation has created considerable fear among local residents, many of whom have been forced to evacuate to safer areas. The military’s defensive preparations in Minhla town, including the placement of troops and weapons on strategic buildings, indicate their growing concern about the strength of resistance forces in the area. The continuous arrival of military casualties at the local hospital and their subsequent transfer to Pyay suggests the significant impact of the ongoing fighting on military forces.
