One civilian and three junta soldiers were injured when the Myingyan Black Tiger Force attacked the administration office in Yesagyo Town in Magway Region, on 7 October.

The Black Tiger Force fired a 40mm mortar shell into the office and fired small arms as they retreated.

Captain Mike Khae, the leader of Myingyan Black Tiger Force said: “We utilised guerrilla tactics when we attacked the Military Council. We fired a 40 mm mortar shell directly at the office. Following the mortar attack, we fired small arms before retreating from the scene.”

He added that the junta troops responded to the attack by firing artillery and small arms. No defence force fighters were injured but, unfortunately, a civilian was injured in the exchange of fire.

“It has been confirmed that a civilian was injured in the leg by Military Council artillery fire”, said Captain Mike Khae.

Three junta soldiers were also injured during the attack, according to local sources.

Since the attack junta troops have increased security measures in the vicinity of the administration office, according to local residents.

The Myingyan Black Tiger Force previously attacked the administration office in Yesagyo Town on 9 September. On that occasion, two junta soldiers were killed.