A senior official from Battalion 15 of Pakokku District has confirmed that resistance forces successfully engaged in three days of combat against the military council troops who had entered Myaing Township in Magway Region. During the battles that took place from May 1st to May 3rd, the military council forces suffered numerous casualties, and resistance forces managed to seize one soldier’s body.
The resistance forces pursued and attacked military council troops who had entered the southern part of Myaing Township. During the engagement, despite the military council forces employing repeated airstrikes and heavy artillery fire, the resistance forces were able to successfully withdraw without suffering any casualties. The military council troops attempted to clear the area but faced strong resistance from the revolutionary forces.
The operation involved coordinated efforts from multiple resistance battalions, including Battalions 2, 6, 7, 14, 15, and 17 from the Pakokku District. According to the Battalion 15 official, while the military council forces suffered significant casualties and managed to retrieve most of their dead, the resistance forces were able to secure one soldier’s body. The official detailed that the military council forces retreated in disarray following the intense fighting, during which they had attempted to use both air support and artillery to counter the resistance attacks. The resistance forces’ successful operation demonstrated their growing tactical capabilities and coordination among different units in the region.
