The People’s Defense Force (Mandalay) spokesperson Ko Aung Mon has confirmed that the military council is launching offensives against revolutionary forces-controlled areas in Mattaya and Patheingyi Townships of Mandalay Region. During these operations, the bodies of six military personnel, including that of Phyo Kyaw, believed to be a Deputy Strategic Commander, were recovered. Despite the military council’s counter-offensive against Thanpinkone village in Mattaya Township and Thayetkaing and Myakantha villages in Patheingyi Township, these areas remain fully under the control of revolutionary forces, according to the People’s Defense Force (Mandalay) and allied forces.
Between July 21 and July 24, numerous weapons and ammunition were seized during battles and clearing operations between revolutionary forces and the military council. Notably, the bodies of Phyo Kyaw, a graduate of Defense Services Academy batch 54 believed to be a Deputy Strategic Commander, and six other military council troops were recovered. Additionally, it was confirmed through weapon serial numbers that Battalion 239, formerly under the Laukkaing People’s Militia Force which had previously surrendered in Laukkaing, was involved in the military council’s counter-offensive in Patheingyi Township.
The military council conducted multiple airstrikes between July 20 and 23. On July 20, they launched three jet fighter attacks and one Y-12 aircraft strike. On July 21, there were four jet fighter attacks, three Y-12 aircraft strikes, and two Mi-35 helicopter attacks. July 22 saw three jet fighter attacks, two Y-12 aircraft strikes, and one Mi-35 helicopter attack. On July 23, they conducted one jet fighter attack and one Y-12 aircraft strike. Despite these intense military operations and pressure, the People’s Defense Force (Mandalay) and allied forces have maintained their positions and continue to advance toward their objectives, demonstrating their resilience in the face of the military council’s aggressive campaign.
