Revolutionary forces successfully attacked a military outpost located on the old Yangon-Mandalay highway in Bago Region’s Taungoo 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 Kyauktaing village, situated between Kywepe and Nyaungchaiktauk towns along the old Yangon-Mandalay highway.
The operation was jointly carried out by the People’s Defense Force (PDF), Operation Area 2, Strategy 23, Battalion 3502, and the Oaktwin PDF combat unit. During the battle, while one resistance fighter was killed in action, five military personnel were eliminated, and significant weapons and ammunition were captured. The seized military equipment 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.
Comrade Tin Oo, the commander of PDF Operation Area 2, confirmed the success of the operation. The location holds strategic importance due to its position along the old Yangon-Mandalay highway, and resistance forces continue their efforts to liberate the area from military control. The revolutionary forces remain committed to protecting the security and rights of local civilians in the region. This operation represents another significant step in the ongoing resistance against military control in the area, demonstrating the continued effectiveness of coordinated actions by various resistance groups.
