Five Myanmar Army Soldiers Surrender with Weapons to PDF, Signaling Morale Decline

On April 14, 2026, five soldiers from the Myanmar Army's 101st Division surrendered to the People's Defense Force (PDF) Battalion 8 in Pakokku District, Magwe Region. They brought a significant cache of weapons and ammunition, including an MA-1 rifle and an MA-4 assault rifle, and received financial rewards for their surrender. This incident highlights the ongoing decline in morale and defections among Myanmar Army soldiers amidst the nationwide resistance movement.