Military News Updates – December 16, 2024 Morning
๐ฉ๐ฉ 1. AA Takes Full Control of Taungup Township
December 15, Radio NUG
The Arakan Army (AA) has completely taken control of Taungup Township in Rakhine State after capturing the last remaining military base of the State Administration Council (SAC). The base in question was the No. 5 Military Operations Command (MOC-5). This was confirmed by APM (Arakan People’s Media).
According to U Khaing Thukha, the spokesperson for the United League of Arakan/Arakan Army (ULA/AA), the MOC-5 base was seized at approximately 4:10 PM on December 14.
Additionally, the AA is reportedly pursuing and clearing out remnants of SAC troops who have fled.
Currently, the Arakan Army controls 13 townships, including areas in Paletwa, Chin State. The AA is also engaged in heavy offensives to capture the entirety of Ann and Gwa townships.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 2. Seven SAC Soldiers Killed in Clash Near Wanbao Company
December 15, Radio NUG
A clash erupted between SAC troops stationed at the Chinese-owned Wanbao Company and local resistance forces in Sagaing Region’s Sarlingyi Township. Seven SAC soldiers were killed in the encounter, according to the Monywa Inventor People’s Defense Force (PDF).
The battle took place on December 13 at approximately 7:30 AM near the Nyang Pin Kyi Palm Forest checkpoint. The SAC force, numbering around 80 troops, had moved out from the Wanbao Company premises when they encountered resistance forces.
The confrontation lasted for about 45 minutes, leaving seven SAC soldiers dead on the spot and several others wounded.
Wanbao’s security team reportedly supported the SAC troops with heavy artillery and reinforcements. Three trucks carrying reinforcements and artillery fire from Ocean Company near Monywa were used to provide additional support. Five military vehicles were later deployed to reinforce the SAC troops, forcing the resistance fighters to retreat without capturing any weapons.
This joint operation was carried out by the Monywa Inventor PDF, Triple Two Task Force, Strategic Command (44), and local resistance groups from Sarlingyi Township.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 3. Forced Military Recruitment of Youth in Yangon, Mandalay, and Other Areas
December 15, Radio NUG
Reports from locals reveal that SAC troops are continuing to forcibly recruit young people for military service in Yangon, Mandalay, and other townships.
Beginning in early December, administrative officers in all townships across Yangon have been instructed to enlist all individuals aged 18 to 35 for military service. Those attempting to evade conscription face the threat of being apprehended at their homes, streets, or neighborhoods.
On the night of December 13, SAC troops and police conducted a raid in Thaketa Township, Ward 8, using civilian vehicles to patrol and detain youth. At least four individuals were arrested. Two young men from Street 7 in Ward 8 were also taken away during the operation.
Similarly, on the night of December 14, the military, along with local administrative groups, detained no fewer than seven individuals in North Dagon and South Dagon Townships during door-to-door checks under the pretense of conducting guest list inspections. In Shwepyithar Township, six young men from Wards 6 and 9 were taken away and loaded onto military trucks.
Earlier, on December 11, around 5:00 AM, 11 men from Kyauk Pyin Kan and Kyauk U villages in Nyaung-U Township, Mandalay Region, were forcibly detained for military recruitment. Four of them were later released, but reports indicate that the others were taken from their homes in a practice referred to as "porter dragging."
The Nyaung-U-based 21 BAGAN People’s Defense Force confirmed the incident, stating that only one of the detainees was apprehended in a public space, while the remaining 10 were forcibly taken from their homes.
On December 13, in Oak Twin Township, Taungoo District, Bago Region, SAC troops, in collaboration with Pyu Saw Htee militias, detained six young people in a single day near the checkpoint at the outskirts of Oak Twin. A total of 45 youths were reportedly detained at the checkpoint under the guise of recruitment for the SAC’s weekly Unit 8 military service.
Similarly, over 50 young men have been detained in Mandalay’s Maha Aung Myay Township in December alone. The detentions are reportedly being carried out by the military in collaboration with local administrative groups.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 4. Military-Owned Alcohol and Beer Seized and Destroyed in Khin-U Township
December 15, Radio NUG
In Khin-U Township, Shwebo District, Sagaing Region, the People’s Administration and People’s Defense Forces seized and destroyed alcoholic products such as Myanmar Beer and Andaman Gold, which are owned by the military junta and its affiliated businesses. This was reported by Khin-U Township’s Information Department.
On December 14, under the guidance of the Township People’s Administration, the Township People’s Defense Force intercepted vehicles transporting the junta-owned alcohol and carried out the destruction of these products.
During the operation, authorities confiscated goods valued at 14,064,000 MMK (approximately 14 million kyats), including 190 crates (4,560 bottles) of Myanmar Beer and 37 crates (444 bottles) of Andaman Gold whiskey. All the seized items were destroyed publicly in the presence of relevant officials.
The report stated that profits generated from junta-owned businesses often fund acts of violence and oppression against civilians and revolutionary forces. Therefore, such products will not be permitted to circulate within Khin-U Township. The public is urged to boycott these products and support the resistance.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 5. Military-Owned Backhoe Confiscated and Roads Repaired in Myingyan Region
December 15, Radio NUG
The Myingyan Black Tiger (MBT) battalion of the People’s Defense Forces successfully confiscated a military-owned backhoe and utilized it to improve public infrastructure in resistance-held territories.
On September 15, MBT secured the 23-ton backhoe from junta forces in a high-security operation. The equipment was later used to repair roads and improve public facilities within the revolutionary-controlled areas of Myingyan Township, Sagaing Region.
MBT collaborated with local community leaders and the Royal Brother Defense Force (RBDF) to carry out these repairs, ensuring better transportation for local civilians.
The MBT clarified that the backhoe is being used exclusively for community welfare and not for personal gain. They reiterated their commitment to continuing projects that benefit the public while striving to dismantle the junta’s regime completely.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 6. Third Anniversary of the Enemy Air Route (EAR) Channel: BMC Sends a Message of Congratulations
December 15, Radio NUG
On December 15, the Blood Money Campaign (BMC) congratulated the Enemy Air Route (EAR) Channel on its third anniversary, praising its contribution to the safety of civilians.
During the past three years, the EAR Channel has provided timely and accurate updates on junta air operations, enabling civilians to avoid airstrikes and save countless lives. The BMC expressed deep respect and pride in EAR Channel’s dedication to protecting the public from the junta’s violence.
The junta continues to use various forms of violence, including frequent airstrikes—numbering in the thousands—to maintain its grip on power. The EAR Channel remains vital in relaying real-time air route information to the public, according to the statement.
The BMC further emphasized their shared commitment with EAR Channel to end military airstrikes and dismantle the junta regime entirely. The statement reaffirmed their determination to work together until the complete eradication of military tyranny.
This military update was reported by Radio NUG correspondents Min Sit Thway and Kha Shel.
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