Troops sent to attack Gu, return with numerous injuries

Ayeyarwaddy Times August 4 It has been revealed that soldiers from the Myanmar Army, who were sent with a large force to launch a renewed offensive in the border area between Ayeyarwaddy and Rakhine, are returning with numerous injuries. From July 28 to July 30, the Myanmar Army transported approximately 520 troops via Settaunggyi to the Byar Gyi base in Thapaung Township and the Kanba Gyi military base in Ye Kyi Township. On August 1 and 2, soldiers from the Myanmar Army units dispatched to lost bases in the border area between Ye Kyi and Gu have been returning to Settaunggyi with various injuries, and there are plans to transport them further towards Pathein, it has been learned. "As of yesterday, at least 20 people have returned with numerous injuries. They are returning injured one after another. I have heard that they were sent further into the town by vehicles," a source told Ayeyarwaddy Times. Yesterday, August 3, two large trucks carrying provisions departed under heavy security towards the Kanba Gyi heavy artillery base. Furthermore, on August 1 and 2, approximately 200 soldiers in six large military trucks were transported towards Ye Kyi, reportedly to launch a renewed offensive in lost territories while carrying ammunition and provisions. The troops dispatched in large numbers with the aim of attacking Gu Township are desperately trying to regain lost points, including the lost Point 227 guard posts and other lost territories. From the last week of July to the first week of August, the Myanmar Army has deployed approximately 700 troops to Thapaung and Ye Kyi, and has stationed officers up to the rank of Chief of Staff in military bases, preparing for a defensive posture even for Pathein.