A spokesperson from Strategic Command-52, Paw Oo Column has confirmed that more than twenty military council troops were killed and two were captured as prisoners of war, along with seizure of weapons and ammunition, during an attack on military bases in Thantse town, Shwebo District, Sagaing Region. The offensive operations began on the morning of March 4, targeting Infantry Battalion 361 based in Kalay and its affiliated Pyu Saw Htee groups that were firmly stationed in and around Thantse township. The attack was carried out by the People’s Defense Force under the National Unity Government’s Ministry of Defense, specifically the No. 1 Military Region, Strategy-52, Paw Oo Column.
During the ongoing battles, more than twenty military council soldiers and Pyu Saw Htee members were killed, with approximately forty others wounded. Of the injured, thirty-two were transferred to Kanbalu Public Hospital for treatment. The fighting continues to the present time, with attacks targeting all military council strongholds throughout Thantse town. The official stated that the two captured prisoners of war are receiving full care and support, while the inventory of seized weapons and ammunition is still being assessed. The battles have been continuous since their initial engagement, with operations targeting not just individual military council positions but all fortified bases in the area.
The captured prisoners of war are being processed in accordance with the Prisoners of War Law established by the National Unity Government’s Ministry of Defense and People’s Defense Force Military Headquarters. The treatment of prisoners follows International Human Rights Law, International Humanitarian Law, and the Geneva Convention Laws (from 1864 to 1949). Officials report that detailed documentation of weapons and ammunition seized during the battles is still ongoing, with precise inventories being compiled as the assessment continues. The military response units continue to maintain their offensive positions while ensuring adherence to international protocols regarding conflict engagement and prisoner treatment.
