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SAGAING DIVISION – Monywa District Battalion 10, Company 2, Chindwin Fighter Group reportedly ambushed a junta military ship sailing upstream along the Chindwin River on September 10.
The PDF forces initiated the attack with nine rounds of 3.0 mortars and exchanged gunfire for about five minutes.
The PDF forces retreated safely despite the bombarding fire from the ship.
“The damage was huge. There might be many casualties,” said a defence force member who participated in the operation.
The operation was led by Monywa District, Battalion 10, Company 2 Chindwin Fighter Group with the cooperation of allied groups Monywa District Battalion 9, Company 3, Bandoola and team, and Brave Heart Army (BHA).