Revolutionary forces conducted an attack on the military council’s Nyaung Khar Shay X-Ray checkpoint located on the Yangon-Mawlamyine highway in Bago Region during the early hours of March 8. The operation was jointly carried out by the People’s Defense Forces (PDF) from Waw Township and Kawa Township, using three 107mm rockets. A spokesperson from the Waw Township PDF confirmed the attack to local media.
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 in their logistics operations. The checkpoint has been specifically targeted due to its strategic location and its role in intercepting weapons and ammunition shipments. While the exact casualties and damage inflicted on military council forces could not be immediately verified, the attacking forces were able to withdraw safely without sustaining any casualties.
A representative from the Waw Township PDF explained that the Nyaung Khar Shay checkpoint has been a significant hindrance to revolutionary activities, particularly noting its effectiveness in intercepting weapons and ammunition shipments. The spokesperson indicated that they have plans to continue targeting this checkpoint as part of their broader strategy. The revolutionary forces aim to systematically dismantle the military council’s network of checkpoints to reduce their control over transportation routes and civilian movement. This attack represents part of the ongoing resistance against the military council’s oppressive control measures in the region.
