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 Yangon-Mandalay highway. The operation was carried out through a coordinated effort of multiple resistance groups.
The attacking forces included units from the People’s Defense Force (PDF) Operation Area 2, Strategy 23, Battalion 3502, and the Oaktwin PDF combat unit. During the engagement, while one resistance fighter was killed in action, the operation resulted in five military casualties and the successful capture of significant military equipment. The seized weapons and ammunition 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. This successful operation represents a significant achievement for the resistance forces in their ongoing campaign against military control in the region.
Commander Tin Oo from PDF Operation Area 2 confirmed the success of the operation. The location holds strategic importance due to its position along the major Yangon-Mandalay route, and resistance forces continue their efforts to liberate these areas from military control. This successful attack is expected to contribute to creating a more secure environment for local civilians in the area. The operation demonstrates the growing capabilities of resistance forces in conducting coordinated attacks against military installations and their commitment to challenging the military’s control over key transportation routes and strategic positions in the region.
