Phaikhun and Moebye People Defense Force released a statement urging the civilians to pack their belongings because the Myanmar army has been recklessly firing their weapons at every direction which could lead to heavy gun fight in the region.

The statement is aiming to alert the people to be cautious due to the intense offensive Myanmar military operation in Phaikhun region, looting and burning the people’s houses and properties.

“The gun fight could escalate anytime right now. So, this is an alert for the people, when the Myanmar army is moving closer, to pack their important documents and belongings and ready to relocate,” Phaikhun PDF told SHAN.

The offensive military operation conducted by the Myanmar army in Phaikhun and Moebye has led to destruction of the local properties, and some people have been arrested and used as headshield in the frontline. 

“Myanmar army has been recklessly shooting at every directions. Last night, artillery and big shelling were fired at us. These days we have been in both offensive and defensive operation. The battalion 422 assigned to this area is very abusive,” the above Phaikhun PDF added.

During the fight with Moebye PDF and its allies, Myanmar junta army has been using airstrike and bombard the area every day.  Moebye based battalion 422, Loilam based battalion 250, and Demosoe based battalion 427 were included in this offensive operation.

Heavy gun fights could escalate anytime and anywhere in the region, and Moebye and Phaikhun PDF announced that the locals should pack the important documents and belongings so that they can relocate when required.