The military council launched an attack using suicide drones near the residence of KNLA Commander-in-Chief General Saw Johnny, located within KNU Brigade 7 territory, according to KNU sources. The incident occurred at 3 AM on March 18, when three suicide drones launched by the military council forces exploded near General Saw Johnny’s residence in KNU Brigade 7 territory. However, the attack resulted in no casualties or damage to property.
According to KNU sources, three drone bombs exploded in succession, causing ground-shaking impacts. The explosions occurred with one near the waterfront and another near the football field. The military council forces targeted the KNU Brigade 7 headquarters with these drone attacks, and sources indicated that the explosions were more powerful than previous attacks. The attack appears to be a retaliatory measure following the successful capture of the military council’s Pu Lu Tu camp in Paingkyon Township within KNU Brigade 7 controlled territory by KNLA-led allied forces on March 14.
KNU sources have analyzed that this drone attack targeting Brigade 7 headquarters represents the military council’s response to their recent loss of the strategic camp. The escalation in the intensity of these attacks demonstrates the military council’s increasing use of aerial warfare tactics against ethnic armed organizations and resistance forces. Despite the powerful explosions that caused significant ground tremors, the attack failed to achieve its apparent objective of causing damage to the KNLA leadership infrastructure or personnel.
