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SAA event in Tanintharyi Region, Palaw area, Myanmar on Wed 11th March 2026

11th March 2026

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Military bases in Taung Yar Kan Village, Palaw Township, Tanintharyi Region, were attacked and captured, resulting in 15 deaths on the military side—including one officer—and the seizure of five rifles and ammunition, according to a statement from the KNLA Brigade 4 Special Force and local military sources.

At approximately 5:45 a.m. on March 11, revolutionary allied forces launched attacks on the terrorist military base stationed in Taung Yar Kan Village, the Auk Paung Village police station, the military's drone unit stationed at Lay Thar Taung, and security outposts surrounding Palaw Town and the local police station.

During these battles, 15 military personnel, including one officer, were killed and 13 others were wounded. Four comrades from the revolutionary forces sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Furthermore, at approximately 8:30 a.m. today, March 14, the military base in Taung Yar Kan Village was successfully captured, with five rifles and a large quantity of ammunition and equipment seized from the military.

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Myanmar (MMR)

Tanintharyi Region ( Palaw area )

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