Revolutionary forces successfully attacked a military outpost located on the old Yangon-Mandalay highway in Bago Region’s Thaung Gyi District, resulting in five military casualties and the seizure of multiple weapons, according to resistance sources. The attack took place at 4:30 AM on March 9, targeting a military outpost near Kyauk Taing village, situated between Kywe Pwe and Nyaung Chaik Htauk towns along the Yangon-Mandalay highway.
The operation was carried out through a joint effort of the People’s Defense Force (PDF), Operation Area 2, Strategy 23, Battalion 3502, and the Oat Twin PDF combat unit. During the engagement, while one resistance fighter was killed in action, five military personnel were eliminated, and various weapons were captured. The seized arsenal included two MA-1 rifles, two G3 rifles, two MA-11 rifles, twelve ammunition magazines, 200 rounds of G3 ammunition, and 200 rounds of 5.56mm ammunition.
Commander Tin Oo from PDF Operation Area 2 confirmed the success of the operation. The location holds strategic importance as it sits along the crucial Yangon-Mandalay route, which had been under military control. Analysts suggest that this successful operation will help restrict military movements in the region. The attack represents a significant achievement for the resistance forces in their ongoing efforts to challenge military control in the area and demonstrates their growing tactical capabilities in conducting coordinated operations against military installations.
