A spokesperson from the People’s Defense Force in Tanintharyi Township has confirmed that during an attack on military council troops stationed in Tamutchaung village, Tanintharyi Region, six military council soldiers were killed and more than 15 were injured. The revolutionary forces lost one comrade in the battle while two others were wounded. The battle, which began at 9:31 AM on August 10, continued until afternoon when the military council forces retreated. The operation was jointly carried out by Tanintharyi Township PDF, Myeik District Battalion 2, and its Companies 2 and 3. The revolutionary forces made a strategic withdrawal when military reinforcements arrived from Layetaungya village in the afternoon. The battle concluded at 4 PM.
Simultaneously, another battle occurred near Phalangyin village in Pwintbyu Township, Minbu District, Magway Region, resulting in approximately 30 military council casualties, as confirmed by revolutionary military sources. The battle began when revolutionary joint forces intercepted a military council column of about 150 personnel that had entered the area on August 9. The dead and wounded military personnel were evacuated by vehicles from the Wa military base. The fighting took place in territory controlled by Battalion 7 of the People’s Defense Force, though the battalion has not yet responded to inquiries about the incident.
Prior to these battles, on August 8, military council forces had entered several villages including Oktpo, Thanatwa, and Layeainsu, taking more than 10 civilians hostage. While some hostages were released, three villagers from Oktpo and four from Phalangyin remain in military custody. The military has recently increased its presence at the Kyitkaing village checkpoint, with Pyu Saw Htee militia members conducting nightly drone surveillance. In February, intense fighting between the military council forces and the People’s Defense Force’s Battalion 7 lasted nearly a month, resulting in significant military casualties and forcing their withdrawal. The current military operations represent a renewed offensive in the area.
