It is reported that 21 local PDF groups attacked the military council camp in Shwebo Township, Sagaing Region, and 17 members of the military group were killed.
It is investigated from the Kyauklongyi KLG Brigade that at around 4:00 a.m. of May 9th, the checkpoint gate of the SAC stationed at the top of the village and Monastery of Zee Phyu Kone Village in Shwebo township were attacked simultaneously by the Allied Forces of Shwebo and Thabayin, dividing into 2 columns, for about 2 hours.
“At the entrance of the village and at the monastery, there are soldiers, Pyusawhti (militias), and police. We attacked there. We have already destroyed 3 of the 4 bunkers at the entrance gate of the village. When we were about to destroy and seize the other camp, we had to retreat because their reinforcements arrived,” said Comrade AT, an official from the Kyauklongyi KLG Brigade.
While preparing to seize the military camp, the revolutionary comrades had to retreat due to the arrival of reinforcements of soldiers and Pyusawhti (militias) from Thanon Village, Tanthi Village and Masaryet Village in Shwebo township.
“According to eyewitnesses, 17 soldiers were killed. Most of them were soldiers, policemen, and Pyusawhti. The 4 of our comrades were injured. There is nothing to worry about it. We also seized items from them. We have not yet given details. We will continue to carry out seizing the camps, so please support us,” he said.
It is reported that there are total of about 100 strong of soldiers, police and Pyusawhti in Zee Phyu Kone village.
MPA could not confirm the casualties of members of the military.