Military News Updates – March 24, 2025 Morning
๐ฉ๐ฉ 1. Intensified Clashes Reach Yekyi, Ngar Thine Chaung, and Lay Myet Hna
March 23,
Radio NUG
Fierce clashes have escalated in the areas extending to Yekyi, Ngar Thine Chaung, and Lay Myet Hna in Ayeyarwady Region, with the military junta deploying fighter jets and attack helicopters, according to People Spring.
Since March 15, the Arakan Army (AA) and allied PDF forces have intensified offensives against the junta’s No. 344 Infantry Battalion in Yekyi Township's Myauk San Village and No. 308 Light Infantry Battalion in Tharpaung Township, leading to intensified battles in the region.
On March 17, the junta carried out an aerial bombing in Wut Kone Village. Following this, the regime launched increased airstrikes targeting Chin Le, Tone Taw, Wut Kone, and Kanyin Taing villages, according to local reports.
Currently, around 5,000 civilians have been displaced, and civil society organizations are urging for humanitarian assistance.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 2. Junta Forces Extorting Travelers in Nganzun Shot Down
March 23,
Radio NUG
A military junta unit extorting money from travelers near Myothar Village’s industrial zone in Nganzun Township, Myingyan District, was attacked and cleared by the Naga Ni Guerrilla Force, according to a statement from the group.
Around 50 junta troops had been stationed near the Innwa Bank in Myothar industrial zone, and on March 21, about 15 soldiers were reportedly engaged in extortion just 300 meters away from the bank.
At approximately 9:45 AM, the Naga Ni Guerrilla Force-Myingyan, along with Battalion 6, Company 3 from Nganzun Township and the local Pa Ka Pha resistance group, launched an attack against the extorting junta forces.
As a result, four junta soldiers were killed, and one was critically wounded, according to internal reports leaked from the junta forces.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 3. Danu People's Liberation Army Trains Hundreds of New Recruits
March 23,
Radio NUG
The Danu People's Liberation Army (DPLA) is conducting military training for hundreds of new recruits, according to Shwe Phi Myay News.
The DPLA/DPLF, which is fighting alongside the Ta'ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) against the military junta, has completed its sixth weekly basic military training at a liberated area.
The training includes young recruits who have voluntarily joined the DPLA, as well as individuals who were recruited through mobilization efforts. Women are also actively participating in the training, according to sources.
The DPLA aims to establish itself as a representative military force for the Danu ethnic group. It is working to strengthen its presence and operations in Yatsauk, Ywangan, and Kalaw townships in the southern Shan region.
Formed by Danu youth on August 7, 2022, the DPLA has now grown to a force of thousands. It is actively engaging in battles alongside the TNLA in the Taung Kham area while frequently clashing with junta forces in Yatsauk Township and Kyauk Gu region.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 4. PDF Zoland Opens Recruitment for New Trainees to Serve National Duties
March 23
Radio NUG
PDF Zoland has officially opened recruitment for new trainees to serve national duties, urging patriotic youths to enroll and join the fight against SAC, according to a statement released on March 23.
New recruits entering PDF Zoland must fully accept the military and political stance of ZFU/PDF Zoland. They are required to serve for a minimum of one full year and must be capable of carrying out assigned responsibilities with discipline and obedience to orders, the statement said.
Recruits must be at least 18 years old. Those under 18 must obtain parental or guardian consent. Additionally, recruits must be in good health.
The statement also emphasized that recruits must not be subjected to discrimination based on ethnicity, religion, or political affiliation. They must join of their own free will, without coercion from any individual or organization.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 5. Public Urged to Share Reports on SAC’s Aerial Movements
March 23
Radio NUG
The resistance group Yaw Alintan has called on the public in areas with internet access to actively share any available information regarding SAC's aerial movements among themselves.
As the junta continues its daily brutal attacks on civilians using airstrikes, the group urged the public to help minimize casualties and destruction by sharing timely information about impending airstrikes.
People in internet-accessible areas were advised to use all available means to relay information to local defense groups and to civilians in communication-restricted areas, ensuring that alerts reach those at risk.
According to reports, SAC has carried out no fewer than 10 airstrikes in the Yaw region alone this month, a significantly higher number compared to other regions.
Given the likelihood of further attacks, the public has been urged to take precautionary measures, including digging bomb shelters and staying alert to airstrike warnings.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 6. Airstrike Defense Pamphlets Distributed in Yinmarbin Township
March 23
Radio NUG
The Bamar Liberation Democratic Front (BLDF) has distributed airstrike defense awareness pamphlets in Yinmarbin Township, Sagaing Region, according to an official statement.
On March 23, the pamphlets were distributed in crowded areas within Yinmarbin Township to raise public awareness about airstrike defense measures.
The statement expressed gratitude to local village defense groups and people's administrative bodies for assisting in the distribution process.
These military updates were reported by Min Sitt Thway and Khur Shel, correspondents from Radio NUG.
