A military council drone attack targeted the residence of KNLA Commander-in-Chief General Saw Johnny within KNU Brigade 7’s controlled territory. The incident occurred at 3 AM on March 18, when three suicide drones launched by the military council forces exploded near the Commander-in-Chief’s residence in Brigade 7 territory. According to KNU sources, the attack resulted in no casualties or property damage.
During the attack, three consecutive drone bombs were dropped, causing ground-shaking explosions in the area. The first bomb exploded near the waterfront, while the second detonated near a football field. The military council forces specifically targeted the KNU Brigade 7 headquarters, and sources indicated that the explosive power of the bombs used in this attack was notably stronger than previous incidents. The attack demonstrates an escalation in the military council’s offensive capabilities and tactics.
This attack is believed 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’s controlled territory by KNLA-led allied forces on March 14. KNU sources analyze that the military council, frustrated by the loss of their camp, has resorted to targeting civilian areas and KNU leadership positions. This pattern of attacking civilian infrastructure and resistance leadership has become a characteristic response of the military council following battlefield losses, reflecting their continued aggressive stance against both civilian populations and ethnic armed organizations fighting for democracy and self-determination.
