According to statements from People’s Defense Forces (PDF), 23 members of the military council forces were killed during battles across Myanmar on March 24. People’s Defense Forces from various regions have been reporting daily clashes with military council troops, resulting in casualties on the military council’s side. The fighting has been occurring across multiple states and regions, with civilian casualties also reported due to military council offensives.
According to PDF statements, military council forces have been conducting artillery strikes on villages and burning civilian homes. Additionally, local residents report that military council troops have been using civilians as human shields and forcibly recruiting people into military service. The military council’s offensive operations have forced local residents to flee their homes, leading to shortages of food and medical supplies in affected areas. The military actions have caused significant displacement and humanitarian concerns among civilian populations.
Regarding these reported military council casualties, it should be noted that independent journalists and organizations have not been able to verify the actual death toll on the ground. However, these figures are based on daily reports from People’s Defense Forces who document military council casualties in their respective areas. The military council has not officially commented on or confirmed these reported casualties among their forces. The situation continues to develop as conflict persists across various regions of Myanmar, with ongoing documentation of military council losses by resistance forces.
