SAGAING DIVISION – Revolutionary forces raided and attacked a junta-backed Pyu Saw Htee militia base at Kan Village and Kyaytaungoo Village in Mingin Township, killing at least seven Pyu militants and captured three including two Non CDM staffs.
Students Revolution Force (SRF) and allied revolutionary forces launched the attack on the early morning of August 28, said a local People’s Defence Force member. There were said to be Pyu deaths and also Pyu thugs that ran away.
“According to latest updates, Pyu leader Aung Naing Lin from Kan Village died. There were a total of seven deaths. Those that ran away while injured are at Mingin Hospital,” said the local PDF member.
Revolutionary forces has not officially announced any detail regarding the battle. However, local sources reported that three defence force members were injured in the clash and that the Pyu base was destroyed and the revolutionary forces seized four weapons and at least 300 bullets.