According to statements from People’s Defense Forces (PDF), 37 members of the military council forces were killed in various conflicts across Myanmar on March 15. These casualties occurred during battles in different states and regions, resulting from offensive operations conducted by local defense forces and revolutionary alliance groups. The clashes were primarily reported in the northern, eastern, and western regions of Myanmar, where resistance forces have been actively engaging with military council troops.
While daily casualty figures of military council forces are being compiled and released through statements from defense forces, it should be noted that these numbers cannot be independently verified on the ground due to current circumstances. News outlets and reporting organizations have emphasized that they are unable to conduct field verification of these casualty figures, as journalists and independent investigation teams cannot freely access the conflict areas. The reported numbers are based on consolidated information from various local defense force statements and communications.
The military council continues to commit acts of oppression against civilians, including forced military recruitment, mandatory military training, and coerced participation in military council operations. This ongoing oppression has led to sustained resistance from People’s Defense Forces, who continue their offensive operations to protect civilian rights and freedoms. The conflict reflects the broader struggle between the military council’s forceful control and the people’s movement for democracy and self-determination, with regular clashes occurring as resistance forces work to defend local communities from military council aggression.
