Shootings occurred at the security gate of the Ye river-crossing bridge on Mawlamyine-Dawei Road, Ye Township in Mon State at around 11:00 am on August 25, according to residents.

"Shootings occurred at the security gate of the Ye river-crossing bridge yesterday morning. Ye Belu group attacked the security gate. They exchanged fire for about ten minutes. I don't know exactly about the casualties," said a resident.

After the shootings, the security forces have tightened the security at the entry and exit points and carried out strict inspections. Frequent attacks occurred at the security gate of the bridge over the Ye River, he said.

On April 23, shootings took place at the security gate at the bridge, and two security personnel were killed. Another attack occurred at the security gate at the bridge on July 27, according to residents.

In addition, the Bilin police station in Bilin, Mon State, was bombed by a drone in the morning of August 25, and the extent of injuries and damage is unknown, according to residents.