THANINTHARYI DIVISION – There were explosions and gunshots on the opposite bank of Launglon River on Saturday night (October 28) where the junta council planned the bowl floating festival to be held on Sunday dawn(October 29) in Dawei.
Since around 10:30 p.m. there have been at least 3 explosion sounds and continuous gunshot, said the residents from Dawei and Launglon.
” Artillery shootings were heard. We don’t know where it’s shot from. First shot was very hard,” said a resident from Launglon.
Similarly, the junta troops who were stationed on the top of Thaepone Hill were also firing continuously, said a nearby resident.
After the explosions, vehicles seem to be carrying the junta soldiers speeding through the city.
Since noon(October 28), around 60 forces of junta have been located on the opposite side of the river of Kabu, Kamyawgyi, Tharyarkone, Inwon, Minyat and Ywarhaungwa Villages.
The junta council is organizing the Dawei traditional blow float event. Security has been tightened with a large number of police forces.