MAGWAY DIVISION – Yaw Revolution Army (Htilin) – YRA released news that the funeral for the two comrades who fell at the Htilin Township clash was held in Htilin on Saturday (June 17).
The deceased comrades who fell during the skirmish near Ohntwe Pagoda Hill in Htilin Township, are Platoon Commander Wai Yan Lin and Private Win Ko Naing of YRA.
They were shot by junta hidden sentries while trying to fight the 150-strong junta column using guerilla warfare on June 15.
The junta troops also abducted a member of YRA and one M4 assault rifle was lost in the aforementioned battle, according to the news released by YRA. It is not yet known about the casualty on the junta side.
YRA also announced that it honors and pays respects to the soldiers who lost their lives in the revolutionary war against the junta council.
The military council column which fought on June 15 is known to be deployed at Shwehtee Hall, Htilin Town on Saturday and the residents are warned by the revolution forces to be mindful about the military operation.
YRA (Htilin) is made up of Battalions 15,16 and 17 of Gangaw District, Ministry of Defence, National Unity Government.