14 Myanmar junta soldiers killed in clash with resistance forces in Yebyu Township

Mizzima

The Mon State Revolutionary Force (MSRF) announced on 14 August that joint resistance forces attacked a military column advancing near Kawt Hlaing village in Yebyu Township, Dawei District, Tanintharyi Region, killing 14 junta soldiers.

According to MSRF spokesperson Mi Ta La Nyan, the battle took place on 13 August between around 11 am and 3 pm, involving MSRF fighters and a 150-strong junta column.

“It was a fierce battle. The junta troops were in disarray, scattered, and we had the upper hand,” Mi Ta La Nyan said.

MSRF confirmed that one of the 14 dead was a junta officer.

Eight resistance fighters and one local civilian were injured by heavy artillery fire from junta forces following the clash, the spokesperson added.