“Military soldiers from Infantry Battalion 343, stationed at the entrance of Ayu Mountain Village in Ye Township, Mon State, fled their position when the Ye Bilu resistance forces attempted to launch an attack on their outpost. The incident, which occurred on February 25th, involved approximately 15 military soldiers who had established a position at the entrance of Ayu Mountain Village. These forces had been using rubber plantations in the area to dig trenches and create hiding spots, from which they had been harassing and oppressing local civilians. According to the leader of the Ye Bilu forces, the military soldiers had been conducting checks on civilian movements and intercepting locals who were transporting medicine and other essential supplies. However, when the Ye Bilu forces arrived to surround and raid their position, the military soldiers had already received advance intelligence and fled the area, leaving no one behind. The area where the military soldiers had previously been hiding was located on the western side of Infantry Battalion 343. From this position, they would leave their base to intimidate local civilians, confiscate property, and commit acts of violence. These actions had caused significant fear and anxiety among the local population, who lived in constant concern for their daily security. The Ye Bilu force is a revolutionary group fighting against the military dictatorship to protect the security and rights of local civilians. They are engaged in the struggle for democracy and oppose all forms of oppression by the military regime. The military’s practice of establishing these outposts and harassment points has been a common tactic used to maintain control over civilian populations and restrict their movements. They typically set up these positions in strategic locations, such as village entrances and along key transportation routes, to monitor and control civilian activities. The successful evacuation of the military position by the Ye Bilu forces, even without direct confrontation, represents a significant development in the ongoing resistance against military rule in the region. It demonstrates the effectiveness of local resistance forces in challenging the military’s control over civilian areas and their ability to force the military to abandon their positions through strategic pressure. Local residents have long suffered under the military’s presence, facing regular intimidation, arbitrary searches, and theft of their possessions. The military’s practice of intercepting medical supplies has been particularly harmful to the community, as it has restricted access to essential healthcare resources. The Ye Bilu forces’ actions reflect the broader nationwide resistance movement against the military regime, where various local defense forces and revolutionary groups are working to protect civilian populations and restore democratic governance. Their operations are typically coordinated with local communities and aimed at reducing the military’s ability to oppress civilian populations. This incident at Ayu Mountain Village highlights the ongoing dynamics of the conflict in Mon State, where resistance forces continue to challenge military control and work to establish safer conditions for civilian populations. The flight of the military soldiers without engagement also suggests a possible weakening of military morale and their ability to maintain control over their claimed territories.
