Security forces have seized several temporary insurgent camps and a cache of equipment during security operations in Yenangyaung and Natmauk townships in Magway Region, according to reports.

During operations on 20 June near Lunpinsho Village in Yenangyaung Township, troops discovered a temporary insurgent site inside the village library and confiscated supplies including a motorcycle, fuel, camouflage uniforms, solar panels, batteries, communication equipment and documents.

Later the same day, another suspected temporary camp was found south of Nyaungpinkar Village, where security forces seized a 20-man shelter, two sentry posts and 12 improvised landmines.

A further camp near Kantha Village yielded 117 homemade explosive devices, TNT charges, a bulletproof vest, motorcycles, radios, solar equipment, welding tools and materials believed to have been used in the manufacture of improvised bombs.

Separately, security personnel conducting operations near Aima Village in Natmauk Township on 7 June reportedly engaged insurgents in a clash. Two insurgents were killed, and troops recovered a sniper rifle and 1,200 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition.

Authorities said security operations aimed at maintaining regional stability and public safety will continue.