Myanmar Resistance Forces Seize Saw Township as Junta Conducts Airstrikes
Resistance forces from the People's Defence Forces (PDF) forced a junta military retreat in Saw Township, Magway Region, on July 29, 2026, capturing nine soldiers. Concurrently, junta aircraft conducted retaliatory bombing raids in Wetlet Township, Sagaing Region, and Bago Region, resulting in at least two civilian deaths. The clashes come as the military junta intensifies its aerial campaign following a reconfiguration of its military command structure under Senior General Min Aung Hlaing.
Date: July 29, 2026
Location: Magway, Myanmar
Conflict: Myanmar Civil War
Category: ground battle
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 2
Displaced: 450
Source: Mizzima