Three junta soldiers were injured when defence forces attacked the school where they were stationed in Pantaingchon Village, in Magway Region’s Pakokku Township on 13 February.

About 20 junta soldiers from Army Division 101 stationed at Pantaingchon School were attacked by local defence forces at about 2:00 p.m.

A representative of Pakokku Rangers People’s Defence Force (PDF) said: “The school is located between the Technological University and the fabric factory. The initial plan was to take control of it, but we were forced to retreat due to the arrival of a massive military force and as a result, we were unable to seize it.”

Three junta soldiers and a civilian were injured and several defence force members suffered minor injuries in a 15-minute exchange of fire.

The attack was jointly carried out by PDFs from Pakokku Township, including the Pakokku Rangers, the Pakokku People’s Defence Force (PPDF), the Earthquake People’s Defence Force, Young Force (UG) and Thu Rein (TR).