Magway Region landmine attack on Myanmar junta convoy

04 May 2023
Magway Region landmine attack on Myanmar junta convoy

Landmines planted by Yezagyo People’s Defense Force (PDF) in Magway Region’s Yezagyo Township hit a junta military convoy killing at least three junta soldiers and injuring many others, according to the PDF.

Six mines planted on the Pakokku to Yezagyo highway were detonated as a convoy, of about 40 soldiers from junta Infantry Battalion 258 was passing in three vehicles on the morning of 30 April.

"We attacked the convoy while it was passing through Kyee Kan and Kan Thit villages. The middle vehicle struck the mine, which then lifted it into the air. According to eyewitnesses two military personnel were killed. I think, there could be more than just two deaths. More than 10 soldiers were injured”, said a Yezagyo PDF representative.

Following the attack junta soldiers launched random attacks in nearby areas, but the PDF fighters managed to retreat without suffering any injuries.

Since the attack, the junta army has sent extra troops to reinforce its Yezagyo Township base and it has also deployed troops in different areas of the Yezagyo Town.