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 jointly carried out by the People’s Defense Force (PDF), Operation Area 2, Strategy 23, Battalion 3502, and Oaktwin PDF combat units. 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 main Yangon-Mandalay route, which had been under military control. Analysts suggest that this successful operation by revolutionary forces will help restrict military movements in the region. The attack demonstrates the growing capabilities of resistance forces in conducting coordinated operations against military installations along key transportation routes.
