SAGAING DIVISION – An attack was carried out towards terrorist junta soldiers and Pyu Saw Htee (Pyu) who were extorting money from civilians at Monywa- Chaung U Road, and two of them died on the spot, said an official of People’s Defense Force – South Monywa.
The terrorist soldiers and Pyu from Tawpu Village of about 50 altogether in strength were being shot and attacked at about 1:20 p.m. on July 22 while extorting money on Monywa-Chaung U Road. Two junta soldiers were killed by the attack.
“We shot the two military thugs and retreated back. Both of them died at the scene. Heavy weapons and small arms were fired. A clash occurred for a while with the Defence forces who stayed and fought for the rest to be able to retreat. The junta side was about 50 in strength, there were 15 in the shelter, and there were some hideouts at the surrounding. About 50 junta soldiers and Pyu in total,” an official of People’s Defense Force – South Monywa added.
The attack was carried out by Unit 1, and Unit 3 of Monywa District No. 11 Battalion (People’s Defense Force – South Monywa) together with ‘ Monywa Special Date Date Kyal People Defence Force’. Two comrades of the Defence Force had minor injury in the attack.