SAGAING DIVISION – Locals said that the fighting between the army and the revolutionary forces is fierce in the Shwe Pyi Aye town, Homalin Township and the army carrying out airstrikes every day.
The military council army and Shanni SNA joint forces attacked the People’s Defense Forces and the fighting was fierce in Shwe Pyi Aye town, Homalin Township since November 22. The military army is firing and dropping bombs using fighter jets and helicopters.
“The fighting started five days ago. It is still going strong today. Every day, the army is firing from the air,” said a local.
“Currently, due to the intense fighting, thousands of people from Naung San Kyin Village, Long Min Village, and Si Pin Thar Village are fleeing. The army has cut off all internet and phone lines,” explained a local.
During the fighting in Shwe Pyi Aye, there were casualties on both sides, and some soldiers from the military council have been captured alive by the revolutionary forces, according to the local defense forces.