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MAGWAY DIVISION – An official from Pakokku Township People’s Defence Team stated that 12 junta soldiers were killed when a junta army infantry column coming from Nyaung Jitpin Village to Kandaw Village was attacked with mines.
On August 16, at around 8:00 a.m., an infantry column of 50 soldiers that came from Nyaung Jitpin Village towards Kandaw Village was attacked with five series of mines at the western exit point of Kandaw Village, resulting in the death of 12 junta soldiers and injured many.
“Dead bodies and injured soldiers were carried in a light truck and an express bus according to ground reports. That column has now entered Division 101, and it is also known that about 50 vehicles have also etered Division 101,” an official from Pakokku Township People’s Defence Team said.
The attack was carried out by Pakokku Township People’s Defence Team Company 1, and the People’s Defence Team members were able to retreat safely.