SAGAING DIVISION- A PDF official said that junta soldiers who were patrolling on Pale – Gantgaw road in Pale city were attacked at around 9:00 a.m. on May 8, killing one soldier and injuring many others.
According to Ko Gant, the leader of Heinnaka – Local People Defense Force (YMB), while the 100-strong junta soldiers were divided into three groups and patrolling, five PDF groups attacked them.
He added that after the junta council blocked the PDF’s exit routes and fired back, there was 15 minutes – long fighting between the two groups, but PDF members were able to retreat safely.
The attack was jointly carried out by Heinnaka Local People Defense Force – YMB Urban Guerrilla Force), Thakhin Brown Peacock PDF, B21 PDF, Pale Local PDF, and Little Hunter Force.