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 to target the checkpoint. 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 due to its strategic location along key supply routes. The military council forces stationed at this checkpoint have been conducting intensive inspections and have previously intercepted weapons shipments, making it a priority target for the resistance forces. The attack was specifically aimed at disrupting the military council’s ability to control and monitor movement along this crucial transportation corridor.
While the exact casualties and damage inflicted on military council forces could not be immediately verified, the attacking forces reportedly managed to withdraw safely without sustaining any casualties. A representative from the Waw Township PDF stated that the Nyaung Khar Shay checkpoint remains a significant barrier to revolutionary activities, and they intend to continue targeting this installation as part of their ongoing operations against military council positions in the region. The successful execution of this attack demonstrates the growing capabilities of resistance forces in conducting coordinated operations against strategic military targets.
