On 11 May, KNLA group members supporting terrorism and PDF terrorists shelled and launched a drone attack against security forces who have been conducting security duty near Kyoneik Reinforced-concrete Bridge, which is being used for public purpose, on Yangon-Mawlamyine Union Highway in Thaton Town of Mon State. So, security personnel exchanged fire with terrorists who fled in disorder later. Terrorists then blew up the bridge which was completely destroyed.
On 29 June 2023, terrorists detonated the said-bridge, making the public suffer in the public road transport and flow of goods. The Government had repaired the bridge for smooth public transportation and flow of goods. However, terrorists launched bomb attack against the bridge again.
For the time being, travellers are experiencing the moment of hardship to cross the bridge by vehicles. Authorities and road/bridge department personnel are working together to repair the bridge the soonest. Security personnel are continuing necessary counter-terrorism operation, it is reported.
Source: Myawady Daily Newspaper (12-5-2024)
- As KNLA group members supporting terrorism and PDF terrorists launched a mine attack against Kyoneik reinforced-concrete Bridge on Yangon-Mawlamyine Union Highway, travellers are experiencing the moment of hardship to cross the bridge by vehicles.