Military News Updates – April 02, 2025 Morning
๐ฉ๐ฉ 1. Military Junta Conducts Airstrikes on Naungcho Township on the First Day of National Mourning
April 1, Radio NUG
On the first day of the officially declared national mourning, the military junta launched airstrikes on two villages in Naungcho Township, according to a statement from the PSLF/TNLA.
At around 11:00 AM on April 1, Taung Hla Village and Gor Khar Village in Naungcho Township were bombed once by a drone and once by a jet fighter, injuring five civilians and destroying two homes.
Additionally, on March 31, the military junta conducted a drone attack carrying a 120mm mortar shell on Kyauk Kyant Village in Naungcho Township.
Furthermore, on March 28, at around 1:00 PM, two 250-pound bombs were dropped on Naunglin Village, destroying three houses and two school buildings.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 2. Military Junta Drops Two 500-Pound Bombs on Min Taung Town
April 1
The Min Taung Pa Ah Pha has confirmed that the military junta carried out an airstrike on Min Taung town using a jet fighter to drop two 500-pound bombs.
The attack took place at approximately 6:25 PM on April 1. The bombs damaged residential houses, but no casualties or injuries were reported. The Min Taung Pa Ah Pha has issued a warning for residents to remain vigilant regarding potential aerial threats.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 3. Military Junta Bombs Lat Pan Hla Village in Singu Township
April 1, Radio NUG
The military junta carried out an airstrike on Lat Pan Hla Village in Singu Township, Mandalay Region, causing multiple houses to burn down, according to the local Pa Ka Pha.
The bombing occurred on March 31 at around 5:54 PM in the Pyisoe Aung Ward of Lat Pan Hla Village. As a result, two houses and one hut were destroyed by fire.
The attack forced the entire village to flee, but no civilian casualties were reported.
While revolutionary forces had halted offensive operations following the earthquake disaster, the military junta has continued its daily aerial assaults.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 4. Three Allied Resistance Groups Announce One-Month Ceasefire to Facilitate Earthquake Relief Efforts
April 1, Radio NUG
To ensure efficient and effective earthquake relief efforts, three allied resistance groups have declared a unilateral one-month ceasefire in conflict zones, stating that they will not initiate any offensive attacks.
The devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck on March 28, along with subsequent aftershocks, has caused significant destruction and loss of life in regions including Sagaing, Mandalay, Shan State, Bago, and Naypyidaw.
The earthquake resulted in the loss of numerous civilian lives and extensive damage to homes, infrastructure, schools, hospitals, religious structures, and invaluable cultural heritage sites.
Recognizing the severity of the situation, the three allied resistance groups are closely monitoring the ongoing earthquake aftermath. They aim to ensure that domestic and international humanitarian workers can carry out search and rescue operations smoothly and that urgent humanitarian aid can be delivered effectively.
As a result, these allied groups have declared a unilateral ceasefire from April 1 to April 30. While they will continue to defend themselves against any attacks, they have pledged not to initiate any new offensives against the junta during this period.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 5. NMSP-AD to Provide Assistance in Earthquake Relief and Reconstruction Efforts
April 1
The New Mon State Party (Anti-Dictatorship) (NMSP-AD) has announced its commitment to supporting earthquake-affected communities through emergency relief efforts and reconstruction initiatives within its capacity.
The party expressed deep concern for those still trapped under collapsed buildings and profound sorrow over the continued suffering of the affected populations. Furthermore, it condemned the ongoing airstrikes by the military junta in the earthquake-hit regions, stating that these attacks exacerbate the hardships faced by civilians.
NMSP-AD extended gratitude to international governments, humanitarian organizations, and local civil society groups actively engaged in rescue operations. It also urged other nations to step in and provide assistance to those in need.
The party reaffirmed its commitment to contributing to emergency relief and reconstruction efforts, calling upon the Mon community to extend support to those affected by the disaster.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 6. PSLF/TNLA Cancels Festivities and Thingyan Celebrations in Ta’ang Regions in Solidarity with Earthquake Victims
April 1
In solidarity with those affected by the devastating earthquake, the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) and its governing body, the PSLF, have announced the cancellation of all festive events and the Thingyan New Year celebrations across Ta’ang-controlled areas.
On April 1, the Central Administrative Office issued an official directive prohibiting public festivities in Kyaukme, Mogok, Kutkai, Namhsan, and Namkham districts. The decision was made in response to the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck on March 28, which has resulted in thousands of casualties. Rescue operations are still ongoing.
Citing humanitarian concerns, the PSLF/TNLA has urged local communities to refrain from holding any celebratory events during this period of mourning and crisis.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 7. Military Junta and PNO Militias Conduct Drone Airstrikes on Two Earthquake-Hit Villages in Inle Region
April 1 | Radio NUG
Amid ongoing humanitarian needs following the earthquake, the military junta and PNO-aligned militias launched drone airstrikes on two villages in the Inle region, Southern Shan State, Taunggyi District. The attacks were carried out on consecutive days, exacerbating the suffering of affected residents.
On March 31, eight drone strikes targeted the earthquake-hit village of Yae Pu in Nyaungshwe Township, damaging two civilian homes. Similarly, on March 30, six rounds of drone and artillery strikes hit Bhuya Taung village in the same township, destroying one house.
According to the Inle Region Human Rights Organization, the earthquake has already claimed 89 lives, with 2,337 houses either completely destroyed or rendered uninhabitable.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 8. Military Junta Conducts Paramotor Airstrikes in Chaung-U Township
April 1 | Radio NUG
The military junta has launched paramotor airstrikes in Chaung-U Township, Sagaing Region, specifically targeting the area around Nwel Khwe village.
On the night of March 31, paramotor units originating from the Northwestern Regional Military Command (Na Ma Kha) in Monywa carried out five aerial attacks. The following morning, additional strikes were reported east of Chaung-U, though detailed assessments of the damage remain unavailable.
Similar attacks were conducted on March 28, immediately after the devastating earthquake, further worsening the crisis for the already affected communities.
Chaung-U Township is in close proximity to Sagaing, one of the worst-hit regions by the earthquake.
These reports were compiled and provided by Min Sitt Thway and Min Thihan for Radio NUG.
