Myanmar Military News Updates – Sep 12, 2025 Morning
π©π© 1. Poachers kill AA security officer and coastal guard member in Arakan waters and flee with seized weapons
September 11, Radio NUG
The Arakan Army (AA) has announced that a group of armed assailants, disguised among Bangladeshi fishing boats illegally entering Arakan territorial waters, killed one AA security officer and one member of the coastal guard, seized their weapons, and fled.
On September 10, around 1:00 PM, approximately 80 Bangladeshi fishing boats unlawfully intruded into Arakan territorial waters, about 6.75 km west of Kautankauk Village and 6.72 km west of Chenkhali Village in Rathedaung Township, to engage in poaching activities.
AA coastal guards intercepted and captured five boats and towed them ashore at around 7:00 PM for investigation in line with the law. However, one of the five boats included armed militants disguised as fishermen. These militants attacked during the escort, killed one AA security officer and one coastal guard member, seized their weapons, and escaped into Bangladeshi waters.
The AA stated that this was not the first time Bangladeshi fishing boats had intruded into Arakan waters. Numerous previous arrests and returns had been conducted out of mutual respect, and repeated warnings had been issued.
This incident, however, was not only a large-scale illegal intrusion into Arakan waters but also a terrorist act of killing coastal security personnel and seizing weapons. The AA declared that it will take effective measures to address such acts.
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π©π© 2. Heavy military casualties in Nyaungpinkon battle near Hpakant; prisoners of war captured
September 11, Radio NUG
On September 10, near Nyaungpinkon Ward, Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and Kachin People’s Defense Force (KPDF) joint forces launched fierce attacks in both the morning and evening against a military column advancing into the area.
According to KIA military sources, the junta forces suffered heavy casualties during the battles, and multiple soldiers were captured along with their weapons.
The military columns were led by Colonel Kaung Min Htut, commander of the Myitkyina-based military region, and Colonel Zaw Lin, commander of Division 3 based in Moekaung.
Over the past three months, the junta has conducted at least 15 airstrikes, killing no fewer than 75 civilians and injuring more than 250.
Due to the clashes, more than 10,000 people from 13 villages west of Hpakant have fled their homes and are facing severe hardships in food, shelter, and basic necessities.
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π©π© 3. Battle erupts in Thaminmasar village between junta column and KNLA, KNDO-led revolutionary forces
September 11, Radio NUG
The Karen National Union (KNU) in Myeik-Dawei District announced that a battle broke out in Thaminmasar Village, Pulaw Township, Tanintharyi Region, between a junta column and revolutionary joint forces led by the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) and Karen National Defense Organization (KNDO).
On September 8, the junta attempted to retake a military camp in Thaminmasar Village—previously seized by the KNLA and KNDO-led forces—by sending in a column.
The clashes continued on September 9 and 10, with KNLA Brigade 4 units and KNDO battalions leading the revolutionary joint forces in fighting against the junta troops.
According to reports, at least 15 junta soldiers, including conscripts, were killed during the battles. On September 10, the junta column was forced to retreat.
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π©π© 4. Seven Enemy Soldiers, Including an Indian Rebel, Captured in the Battle of Nan Saung Pu Ywa Thit
September 11
Radio NUG
The People’s Defense Force (PDF) Military Region (1) announced that in the battle of Nan Saung Pu Ywa Thit, Kale Township, Sagaing Region, they captured seven enemy soldiers, including an Indian national who was a rebel fighter.
On September 2, revolutionary forces attacked a military convoy advancing toward Nan Saung Pu Ywa. In the engagement, seven enemy soldiers—including an Indian rebel fighter—were captured alive, along with four dead bodies and five weapons.
The military convoy was led by Major Ye Myo Min of Infantry Battalion (IB) 10 under Dak Sa (Kale), Colonel Pyae Phyo Aung, and Colonel Naing Win Soe. They commanded forces from Light Infantry Battalions (361, 362, 363), IB (6), Light Infantry Battalions (87, 229), the Shan Ni Army (SNA), along with about 130 troops that included Indian rebel groups Kachin (ULFA) and Naga (NSCN).
This convoy was counterattacked by a coalition led by Kale District PDF Battalions (1, 3, 4), Special Operation Battalions (5, 6), Kale Township Pa Ka Pha, Kalaywa Township Pa Ka Pha, Mingin Township Pa Ka Pha, Kale District Special Task Force, Kale Township Pa La Pha, and Zoland PDF.
Seized weapons and materials included: three MA-1 rifles, one MA-3 rifle, one MA-11 rifle, 277 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, 89 rounds of 5.56mm ammunition, one RPG shell, three RPG propellants, 12 landmines, one mine detector, 19 assorted ammunition magazines, and three types of narcotic drugs.
It was noted that since August, the military council has begun deploying Indian rebel groups Kachin (ULFA) and Naga (NSCN)—who are fighting against the Indian government—into battles inside Kale District.
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π©π© 5. Military Airstrikes on Thabeikkyin and Madaya Townships Kill 5 Civilians and Injure 9
September 11
Radio NUG
According to MDY-PDF and Voice of Mandalay, military airstrikes on Thabeikkyin and Madaya townships in Mandalay Region killed five civilians and injured nine others.
At around 3:15 p.m. on September 11, a military airstrike targeted Kan Pa Ni village in Thabeikkyin Township, killing three civilians and injuring four, according to MDY-PDF.
Later, at around 5:30 p.m., an artillery shell fired by junta forces struck a residential area in Zarapkwin village, Thabeikkyin Township, killing two civilians.
Similarly, on September 10 at around 1:49 a.m., the military launched an airstrike on Shar Zei Chet Lay village in eastern Madaya Township.
During that strike, five civilians were seriously injured, while seven cows, one pig, and one cat were killed.
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π©π© 6. Junta Forces Burn Civilian Homes, Carry Out Indiscriminate Attacks, and Brutally Kill a Civilian in Wetlet and Sagaing Townships
September 11
Radio NUG
On September 11, junta troops re-entered Ta Ywar Auk and Ta Ywar Ahtet villages in eastern Wetlet Township. There, they tortured and killed a mentally disabled man, throwing his body into the river, according to The Voice of Wetlet Madayar.
That same day, at around 1:27 p.m., junta forces arriving by boats from the west of Sein Pan Kone village attacked Aye Kyun and Patta Myar Kyun villages with indiscriminate gunfire.
Later, at around 6:15 p.m., junta forces set fire to homes in Ta Line village in northern Sagaing Township, while their advance units were reported to have reached near Ma Kyet Pin, south of the village.
On September 10, junta troops also torched about 50 houses in Ta Ywar Ahtet village, eastern Wetlet Township, as well as civilian homes along the District Road No. 3, at around 5:53 p.m. They set more fires at Ta Ywar Auk village at around 9:00 p.m. the same night.
These military news updates were reported by Radio NUG correspondents Khur Shel and Padeh Phoe.
