Fifteen soldiers desert with weapons

19 August 2021
Fifteen soldiers desert with weapons

At least 15 soldiers from Thayet Defense Equipment Factory No. 12 fled with weapons on the night of August 17, according to reliable sources close to the factory.

The coup military does not usually release information about deserters, and Mizzima was unable to independently verify.

Two soldiers from the military council were reportedly recaptured after another five soldiers ran away from the factory at the end of May.