Three regime troops and one People’s Defense Force member killed during fighting in Sagaing Region

The People’s Defense Force (PDF) told DVB that one of its members was killed in fighting with regime forces, and claimed that three regime troops were killed and seven others were detained, in Wuntho Township of Sagaing Region on Sunday.

A PDF spokesperson told DVB that it fought a regime column with 80 troops. He added that its medics are treating the wounded and will interrogate them after they receive medical attention for their injuries.

Wuntho is located 181 miles (291 km) north of the Sagaing Region capital Monywa.

Regime media reported that the military regained control of the Yadana Sinkha bridge linking Mandalay Region’s Singu Township with Sagaing Region’s Kyaukmyaung Township on Dec. 22.