Clashes escalate in Myanmar’s Paukkhaung and Pantaung townships as resistance forces warn civilians of intensifying conflict

Tensions between Myanmar junta forces and revolutionary groups in Paukkhaung and Pantaung townships, Pyay District, Bago Region, have escalated, prompting resistance forces to warn local residents to remain alert for security risks. The area is home to several military weapons factories.

The junta launched offensives in mid-February targeting villages in northwestern Paukkhaung Township. Clashes remain ongoing between the military and local defence forces as of 24 February.

“There are ongoing confrontations. The Military Council has not advanced but has been indiscriminately firing heavy weapons. No airstrikes have been conducted yet, but surveillance drones have arrived,” said an information officer from Pyay District People’s Defence Force (PDF) Battalion 3601.