TANINTHARYI DIVISION – People’s Defence Forces (PDF) launched an attack on an outpost of the junta-backed Pyu Saw Htee militia (Pyu) in Paedat Village, Thayetchaung Township around 6 a.m. on Tuesday (August 1) and a battle broke out, according to PDF members and local residents.
The battle was reportedly intense and there were casualties on both sides. However, the detailed information is not known yet. A local confirmed, “There were casualties among the junta and Pyu forces. They were carried to Palauk Hospital in ambulances.”
Junta lobby telegram channels meanwhile posted that the PDF troops based near Padaukgyi Village launched an RPG attack on the Paedat Village Outpost, leading to the battle.
Multiple residents from Paedat Village as well as nearby Padauknge and Takhontai Villages are reportedly fleeing due to the battle.