According to statements from People’s Defense Forces (PDF), fifteen members of the military council forces were reportedly killed in various conflicts across Myanmar on April 1st. The casualties were confirmed through multiple reports from local defense forces who engaged in direct confrontations with military council troops across different regions of the country. The clashes primarily occurred in the northern, eastern, and western regions of Myanmar, resulting in significant losses for the military council forces.
The casualty figures were compiled from various statements and reports issued by local defense forces, though it should be noted that these numbers cannot be independently verified on the ground due to access limitations and ongoing conflict situations. The military council continues to perpetrate violence against local civilians, including forced military conscription and arbitrary arrests and torture. The People’s Defense Forces maintain their operations with the primary objective of protecting local civilians’ safety and property from military council aggression.
The military council forces have been conducting airstrikes and artillery attacks that have resulted in civilian casualties and destruction of homes and property. Local defense forces continue to engage in defensive operations while attempting to protect civilian populations from these attacks. The ongoing conflicts have led to significant displacement of local residents, who are facing shortages of food supplies and medical resources as they flee their homes. The defense forces are operating under challenging conditions while trying to maintain their defensive positions against military council offensive operations, all while prioritizing the protection of civilian lives and property in their respective areas.
