Kanbalu Township, Myanmar—Seven soldiers from the military regime were killed earlier today when their patrol was targeted by resistance forces in a coordinated landmine ambush. The unit was traveling along a remote road in Kanbalu Township when the explosives were triggered. The force of the blast destroyed the lead vehicle in the convoy.

Resistance groups operating in the Sagaing Region claimed responsibility for the attack. They stated that the ambush was planned as a response to recent military raids on local villages. After the initial blast, resistance fighters engaged the remaining troops with small arms fire before retreating into the surrounding forest.

Eyewitnesses from a nearby village reported hearing a loud detonation followed by several minutes of gunfire. The military retaliated by firing heavy artillery in the direction of the surrounding hills, though no casualties were reported among the civilian population. Residents have been warned to stay clear of the road for the remainder of the day.

The military has not issued a statement regarding the casualties in Kanbalu. However, local sources confirm that seven bodies were removed from the site by military trucks shortly after the reinforcements arrived. The military unit has since intensified its patrols throughout the township, searching for the resistance fighters.

This ambush follows a series of recent attacks by People’s Defense Force units against junta targets across the country. The Sagaing Region remains one of the most volatile areas in Myanmar, with frequent clashes between local resistance groups and the military. The security situation remains extremely unstable.

Military officials have imposed a curfew in several villages near the site of the ambush. Additional troops have been deployed to the area to prevent further attacks. The local economy in Kanbalu is suffering as travel restrictions have cut off access to vital markets and supply lines.

Resistance groups have signaled that they will continue to target regime patrols in the area as part of their ongoing campaign. For now, the road remains blocked while the military conducts sweep operations. No further information regarding the identities of the soldiers or the resistance members is currently available.

The situation in Kanbalu remains tense as both sides prepare for further confrontation. International monitors are tracking the escalation as the military continues its attempts to maintain control over the region.