Projectile event in Palauk area, Myanmar on Mon 26th October 2026

Heavy fighting breaks out on the Palauk section of the Myeik-Dawei road, trapping cargo trucks; residents also fleeing in Wetlet Township as the military shells villages with heavy weapons

Yangon, October 27

Residents told the Yangon Khit Thit news agency that heavy fighting occurred on the Myeik-Dawei road section near Palauk Town in Palaw Township, Tanintharyi Region, resulting in cargo trucks becoming stranded.

It is reported that fierce fighting took place between revolutionary forces and the terrorist military, which was conducting an offensive along the Myeik-Dawei road section near Palauk Town, beginning at around 2:00 p.m. on October 26 and continuing until approximately 9:00 p.m.

Because of the heavy fighting, passenger vehicles and cargo trucks became stranded. It is understood that this road section is the main route for the flow of goods, and that the Dawei-Myeik highway has also been closed for security reasons.

“Right now, the military dogs are advancing from both sides, both from the Thayetchaung side and the Palaw Township side. All civilians are having to flee. Yesterday, fighting was taking place on the Myeik-Dawei road section near Palauk Town. The extent of casualties and damage has not yet been confirmed,” said a local resident.