A military column was attacked with mines in Gyobingauk Township, Bago Region, resulting in three soldiers’ deaths and seven injuries, according to a responsible official from the Thayarwaddy District PDF. The incident occurred around 5 AM on March 8, when Battalion 3802, Unit 6 Black Dragon GBK-PDF members ambushed a military column of approximately 50 personnel who were advancing through farmlands near Yonechaung village. The attack took place along the communication route between Uyin Gyi and Yonechaung.
Following the attack, the military forces forcibly took civilians from Yonechaung village as human shields while retreating with their dead and wounded soldiers. The military column had advanced through farmlands from Alaykon camp via Yonechaung village before withdrawing back toward Yonechaung after the attack. The exact number of villagers taken by the military remains unknown and is currently under investigation. The military’s use of civilian human shields represents an ongoing pattern of human rights violations against local populations.
The Thayarwaddy District PDF has warned civilians to remain vigilant about military movements and avoid areas where troops are operating, citing the military’s frequent use of civilian human shields. Furthermore, Battalion 3802, Unit 6 Black Dragon GBK-PDF has announced their intention to continue launching strong attacks against the military forces. The ongoing conflict in the region has created significant security concerns for local residents, with civilians continuing to suffer due to the military’s human rights violations. The situation highlights the persistent pattern of the military using civilians as tactical advantages in their operations, putting innocent lives at risk and violating international humanitarian principles.
