In the early hours of March 8, resistance forces launched an attack on the military council’s Nyaung Khar Shay X-Ray checkpoint located on the Yangon-Mawlamyine highway in Bago Region. The joint operation was carried out by the People’s Defense Forces (PDF) from Waw and Kawa townships, using three 107mm rockets to target the strategic checkpoint. A spokesperson from the Waw Township PDF confirmed the attack in a statement to Yangon Modern News Agency.
The Nyaung Khar Shay checkpoint, situated at the border between Bago Region and Mon State, has been identified as a major obstacle for revolutionary forces, particularly serving as a key inspection point along weapons and ammunition supply routes. While the exact casualties and damage inflicted on military council troops could not be immediately verified, the resistance forces reported successfully withdrawing from the operation without sustaining any casualties. The strategic significance of this checkpoint has made it a priority target for resistance forces operating in the region.
A representative from the Waw Township PDF emphasized that the checkpoint has been a significant hindrance to revolutionary movements, frequently intercepting weapons and ammunition shipments. The official stated that they would continue to systematically target this checkpoint due to its strategic importance in disrupting resistance supply lines. The successful operation demonstrated the effective coordination between local People’s Defense Forces, highlighting their growing capability to conduct joint military operations against military council installations. The attack represents another significant step in the ongoing resistance efforts to disrupt military council control over key transportation routes and strategic checkpoints in the region.
