The Karen National Union (KNU) Central has reported that six military personnel, including a deputy battalion commander, were killed in an attack on military forces advancing along the Kyaukkyi-Mone road in Bago Region. On September 2, revolutionary joint forces led by the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) intercepted and attacked a military column near Myat Yay village as it advanced along the Kyaukkyi-Mone road. Despite receiving continuous air support and heavy artillery backup, the military forces were forced to retreat with significant casualties.
During the battle, six military personnel, including a deputy battalion commander and a company commander, were killed, and approximately 16 others were wounded. The revolutionary forces also seized a significant amount of weapons and ammunition. The military has been conducting daily artillery strikes and continuous ground operations in attempts to regain control of the Kyaukkyi-Mone road section. In response, revolutionary joint forces continue to carry out interdiction attacks along the route. The military’s attempts to maintain control of the area have been met with strong resistance from the revolutionary forces, who have established effective defensive positions along the strategic corridor.
Simultaneously, in Sagaing Region, the People’s Defense Force (PDF) conducted a mine attack against military forces moving north of Ye-U town. On September 5 at approximately 8:03 AM, the Ye-U Township PDF attacked a military column of about 60 personnel near Ywa Thit village as they were advancing north of Ye-U town. According to PDF officials, at least five military personnel were wounded in the attack, though the exact number of casualties could not be confirmed. The military column was forced to retreat back to Ye-U town around 10 AM. The PDF spokesperson stated that while the precise casualty figures were still being determined, the mine attack was successful in hitting at least five military personnel, with the possibility of more serious casualties due to the strategic placement of three mines at the attack point.
