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 soldiers who were advancing from the 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 to carry their dead and wounded soldiers. The military column had advanced through farmlands from their base in Alaykon camp, and after the attack, they retreated toward Yonechaung village. The exact number of civilians detained remains unknown, and investigations are ongoing to determine how many villagers were taken by the military forces. The military has been using local civilians as human shields and porters, forcing them to carry military casualties and equipment.
The Thayarwaddy District PDF has warned civilians to remain vigilant about military movements and avoid staying near areas where military forces are active. This warning comes as the military continues to use civilians as human shields and forced porters. Battalion 3802, Unit 6 Black Dragon GBK-PDF has announced that they will continue to launch strong offensive operations against the military forces. The PDF emphasizes the importance of civilian safety while maintaining their resistance against the military’s oppressive actions in the region.
