Fierce clashes intensified near the No. 16 Defense Equipment Factory (Ka Pa Sa 16) in Padaung Township, Bago Region, on the eastern slopes of the Rakhine Yoma range, according to a source titled 'Fighting near Defense Industry Factory (16)...' shared within the 30-minute reporting window from 7:46:12 PM to 8:16:16 PM UTC on February 6, 2026. The source reports ongoing fierce fighting in the specified location during this period, marking a significant escalation at the defense industry site in Bago Region. No specific groups, casualty figures, or exact start times for the clashes were detailed in the new source, which focuses solely on the intensification near the factory.
