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 to local media, stating that the operation was conducted around 3 AM.
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, resistance forces reported successfully withdrawing from the operation without sustaining any casualties. The strategic location of this checkpoint has made it a significant target for resistance forces, as it has been instrumental in intercepting weapons shipments and disrupting supply lines crucial to the revolutionary movement.
A representative from the Waw Township PDF emphasized that the checkpoint represents a substantial barrier to revolutionary activities, noting its effectiveness in intercepting weapons and ammunition shipments. The official stated that they would continue to target this checkpoint in future operations due to its strategic importance in the military council’s control over the region. This successful operation demonstrates the growing coordination between local People’s Defense Forces and their capability to conduct targeted strikes against military infrastructure. The attack highlights the ongoing resistance against the military council’s presence in the region and the determination of revolutionary forces to maintain their operations despite significant obstacles.
