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 revolutionary sources. The attack took place on March 9 at 4:30 AM, 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 joint effort of multiple revolutionary forces, including the People’s Defense Force (PDF) Operation Area 2, Strategy 23, Battalion 3502, and the Oaktwin PDF combat unit. During the engagement, while one revolutionary fighter was killed in action, the operation resulted in significant acquisitions from the military forces. 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.
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, and its clearance from military control represents a significant achievement for the revolutionary forces. The successful operation demonstrates the growing capabilities of resistance forces in conducting coordinated attacks against military installations and their continued efforts to challenge the military council’s control over key transportation routes and strategic positions throughout the country.
