Grenade event in Magway Region, Seikphyu area, Myanmar on Tue 16th June 2026

16th June 2026

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An ambush attack on State Administration Council soldiers heading out of Seikphyu town, Magway Region, killed 10 soldiers, including 1 captain, and resulted in the seizure of 8 weapons and some ammunition, according to the Northern Seikphyu People's Defense Organization (NSP-LPDF).

Yesterday evening, June 16, revolutionary joint forces intercepted a 6-wheel truck carrying 15 State Administration Council personnel and a civilian car carrying a captain, which were coming out from Seikphyu town, as they arrived at the entrance of Seikphyu town (Nabae Pin Slope).

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Magway Region ( Seikphyu area )

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