SAGAING DIVISION – Yinmabin based MRDA Battalion 6, Company 1 – Son Ye Force was established on funds raised by selling their house compound, but they now require financial support, stated Bo Eagle, the founder of Son Ye Force.
Son Ye Force was established after the coup, but they were unaware of how to seek help via a Facebook Page. “We didn’t know we could create a Facebook Page, and we sold our house compound to fight against the junta dictatorship. Recently, we started producing artillery shells and need funds as clashes are occurring frequently. So, we requested support via the Son Ye Facebook Page,” he said.
They have amassed over 50 million MMK, including 10 million MMK from the sale of their house compound, 4 million MMK from mortgages, and their own money, he added.
Son Ye Force has been attacking junta forces by producing 40MM, 60MM, 80MM, 120MM, and 160MM artillery shells. They are currently producing 80MM, 120MM, and 160MM artillery shells while also testing the production of 180MM shells.
During the three-day battle at Zee Phyu Kone Village from June 2 to June 4, Son Ye Force collaborated with Thakhin Daung Nyo Guerilla Force, Chindwin Toe Na Yar PDF, and Yinmabin Battalion 29.