Military News Updates – December 18, 2024 Evening
๐ฉ๐ฉ 1. Western Regional Military Command warned to surrender by raising white flags if remaining soldiers want to survive
December 18
The Arakan Army (AA) has issued another warning to the remaining soldiers of the Western Regional Military Command, based in Ann Township, Rakhine State, to surrender by raising white flags if they want to stay alive.
The warning was made public on the night of December 17, revealing details about captured prisoners during the AA’s operations to seize the Western Regional Military Command headquarters.
A video, lasting 1 minute and 41 seconds, was released, showing captured junta soldiers being tied with ropes and escorted. Among the captives were family members of junta soldiers as well.
"If you raise white flags early, you will live, and you will be reunited with your families and relatives sooner," the AA declared in the video. This message has been consistently disseminated by the AA for two consecutive days.
In a second video released on December 17, the headquarters of the Western Regional Command was seen ablaze, and some of the captured junta soldiers were shown with injuries.
According to recent updates, junta troops and their families remain trapped in the Western Regional Command headquarters and cannot receive reinforcements from the military council.
If the AA manages to completely seize the Ann-based Western Command, it will mark the loss of the military council's second regional command headquarters.
Historically, the military council first lost its Northeastern Regional Command headquarters in Lashio to the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) and allied forces in early August this year.
Currently, the AA is continuing its offensives to fully capture the remaining Western Command base in Ann Township and other remaining junta outposts in Gwa Township.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 2. Five, including a junta officer, arrested after fleeing from KNU's former headquarters in Manerplaw
December 18
Five individuals, including a junta officer, who fled from Manerplaw, the former headquarters of the Karen National Union (KNU), have been arrested, according to Karen military sources.
The Manerplaw area was completely seized by joint forces of the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) and the Karen National Defense Organization (KNDO) on December 16. The five detainees were captured the following day, December 17, after fleeing from the military base.
Nearly all junta forces in the final battle for the Noh Day (Point 913) base in the Manerplaw region were killed. The KNLA captured weapons, including 120mm mortars and small arms, along with ammunition.
Manerplaw, first established as the KNU headquarters in 1977, fell in January 1995 after joint offensives by the military council and the breakaway Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA), according to historical records.
Manerplaw holds historical significance as a site of resistance against military dictatorship and was a hub for tens of thousands of youth during the 1988 uprisings.
After nearly 30 years, the region has now been reclaimed, marking its return to its rightful owners, said individuals familiar with the area's history.
Since the military coup in 2021, the KNU has stood with the people of Myanmar, resisting the junta while also training and cooperating with youth fighting to overthrow military rule. The KNU and allied forces have captured over 140 junta bases since the coup, according to military records.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 3. Two detained Pyu Saw Htee members shot dead while attempting to escape in Oakpho Township
December 18
Two Pyu Saw Htee members—A Shin Gyi and Way Lin—were shot dead while attempting to escape detention in Oakpho Township, Thayawady District, Bago Region, according to a December 18 statement from Battalion 3802, Sub-Battalion 5.
The two men were originally arrested on December 3 around 9 a.m. near Sin Kuu Village for gathering intelligence about resistance forces in preparation for a junta military offensive in the area.
While being held at a rear camp for interrogation, they escaped on December 12 at around 4 a.m. while the guards were asleep. The authorities tracked them down and carried out a clearance operation, leading to their deaths, according to Battalion 3802, Sub-Battalion 5.
The two deceased were known close aides of Pyu Saw Htee leader Wanna from Aye Mya Thar Yar Town and were notorious for terrorizing local residents, arresting young people, and spying on resistance forces to report to the junta.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 4. Man loses both legs after stepping on a landmine near former military base in Lashio Township
December 18
A 38-year-old man from Man Ai Village, Lashio Township, under the jurisdiction of Brigade 6, lost both of his legs after stepping on a landmine near a former military base, according to a statement from the PSLF/TNLA on December 18.
The incident occurred on December 13 while U Lauk San was searching for medicinal plants near the old junta base. He suffered severe injuries, including to his hands, and is currently undergoing emergency surgery at Lashio People's Hospital.
During military operations under Operation 1027, landmines planted by junta troops have caused frequent injuries and fatalities among local residents in northern Shan State, according to the PSLF/TNLA.
The TNLA also stated that landmine clearance operations have not been conducted in Lashio Township, which is under the control of the MNDAA, and access to areas near former junta bases remains restricted to prevent further casualties.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 5. Bagan People's Defense Force announces battalion structure and code of conduct
December 18
On December 17, the Bagan People's Defense Force (PDF) in eastern Magway Region issued an announcement detailing its battalion structure and the code of conduct for soldiers.
This announcement pertains specifically to three battalions: Wolf Battalion (B01), Tiger Battalion (B05), and Red Kite Battalion (B07). The Bagan PDF clarified that it will be responsible for resolving any issues arising within these battalions.
The Bagan PDF comprises eight departments, including political, training, medical, logistics, legal, finance, intelligence, and communications. Each battalion consists of four companies, including a technical unit, with a total strength of 330 personnel.
The PDF also issued guidelines on military discipline, including a 16-point code of conduct, rules for handling prisoners of war and civilians, weapons and ammunition management, travel, camp security, and battlefield operations.
On November 29, the Bagan PDF conducted a clearance operation near Naypyidaw-Kanbya Road, targeting Pyu Saw Htee leader Min Min, who was eliminated during the operation.
These military-related updates were shared by Radio NUG correspondent Ko Khant.
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