VENOM PDF column’s News and Information section announced that the military council troops were attacking the south side of Myawaddy town early in the morning today on April 22nd and were firing continuously with heavy weapons. The Black Leopard Patrol Group also announced today that the military council army attacked the areas under the control of the Revolutionary Joint Columns with a jet fighter again at around 1:00 am today on April 22nd but no one was hit.
On April 21st, 2023, around noon the military council’s jet fighter attacked by rockets and heavy weapons day and night. One soldier from Black Leopards column was injured by shrapnel according to the announcement. Also, weapons, ammunition and equipment left by the military council during the battle were also seized by the Black Leopards column.
During the battle, many homes including a Christian church in Mekanal village were damaged due to the military council’s firing and many local residents were forced to flee to safety. Era’sEyes /Photo-CJ MOE Z edited by: Grace H.