Military News (Battle News Release)
Battle News Release
May 8, 2024
- Intense clashes between the People’s Defense Force (Mandalay) and the junta forces continue around Tharyarkone Village in Naungcho Township. On May 8, 2024, at approximately 3:30 PM, the junta forces dropped chemical bombs from the air on the battle site.
- As a result of the chemical bombs, some of our soldiers experienced dizziness and nausea.
- The junta, facing difficulties in ground battles, has increasingly relied on airstrikes and heavy artillery in their operations.
- After losing control of the Tharyarkone base, the junta carried out up to 43 airstrikes in clashes with our forces.
- Despite the junta’s heavy ground offensives and continuous artillery and air support, the People’s Defense Force (Mandalay) continues to maintain full control of the Tharyarkone base in Naungcho Township.
Command Headquarters
People’s Defense Force (Mandalay)
