MAGWAY DIVISION – PDF comrades bombed and attacked junta soldiers and Pyu Saw Htees who left Kani Pyu Saw Htee Village, Myaing Township, on Tuesday, May 28, at around 7 p.m., killing two junta members, according to an official of Pakokku District Battalion – 17.
Approximately 60 junta members were ambushed with 40MM heavy artillery shells and landmines near Bone Gyi Kan Taw Tite. The attack resulted in the deaths of two junta soldiers and injuries to three others.
“The battles lasted around 20 minutes. Two junta troops were killed due to mine attacks and firing. While they were retreating, an improvised mine exploded, wounding three others. Then, they set fire to some religious buildings nearby Bone Gyi Kan Taw Tite and retreated to the village. Despite firing heavy artillery shells from Kani Pyu Village, our comrades successfully disengaged,” said an official.
The attack was carried out by comrades of Pakokku District Battalion – 17, with no PDF comrade reported wounded.