MANDALAY DIVISION – In Natogyi Township, three terrorist junta soldiers were killed in an attack on a terrorist army camp in Shaw Phyu Village, according to Natogyi People’s Defence Force (PDF), Battalion 4 of Myingyan District.
On April 18, at around 11:00 a.m., the junta column of about 50 that launched an offensive then stationed at the village of Shaw Phyu in Natogyi Township were attacked with small arms and heavy weapons. It is reported that the close-ranged attack lasted for about 45 minutes.
During the attack, three terrorist soldiers were killed and at least four were injured, while theee members of the People’s Defence Force were also reported to have received minor injuries.
The attack was carried out by Natogyi People’s Defence Force, No. 4 Battalion of Myingyan District along with allied forces including the 1st Battalion, the 2nd Battalion, the 3rd Battalion and the 8th Battalion of Myingyan District, Myingyan Township People’s Defence Team, Natogyi Township People’s Defence Team and Mahlaing Township People’s Defence Team (MHLG Wings).