According to statements from People’s Defense Forces (PDF), 47 members of the military council forces were killed across Myanmar on April 19. These casualties occurred during various battles across different states and regions, based on data compiled from local PDF units. The People’s Defense Forces continue to engage in defensive operations against the military council troops who have been perpetrating violence against civilians.
However, it should be noted that these casualty figures are based solely on statements and reports from People’s Defense Forces, and independent journalists and human rights monitors have not been able to verify the actual casualties on the ground. Due to the military council’s restrictions on media access and limitations on free reporting, it remains difficult to confirm the actual situation. The military council typically maintains strict control over information regarding casualties among their forces and rarely releases such information to the public.
