Military News Updates – January 12, 2025 Morning
🚩🚩 1. Funeral Held for CDM Student and KNDF Battalion Commander Who Fell in the Battle to Capture Shwe Tagu Camp
January 11
Radio NUG
On January 9, in the battle to seize the Shwe Tagu Camp in Sisai Township, 21-year-old Battalion Commander Benjamin Ngai Ngai of the Karenni National Defense Force (KNDF) Battalion 1 was killed while leading the operation in his critical role as commander. His funeral ceremony was held on January 11.
The battle resulted in the deaths of over 40 soldiers from the military council and the People's Militia (PNO). Additionally, a large number of weapons and ammunition were seized during the successful operation.
Benjamin Ngai Ngai was recognized as a vital and exemplary soldier of KNDF Battalion 1. Known as a remarkable and skilled commander, he was honored as a revolutionary hero deserving of respect and admiration.
After the military coup, Benjamin Ngai Ngai had participated in peaceful protests as a Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) student. He later joined the KNDF and underwent its basic military training program before serving as a soldier. Through exceptional performance, he rose to the rank of battalion commander, earning the admiration of his comrades.
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🚩🚩 2. Six Injured, One May Have Died in a Landmine Attack on a Military Column in Tatkon
January 11
Radio NUG
In Tatkon Township, Naypyidaw, a military column conducting clearance operations near Yoke Ku Village encountered a landmine attack that injured six soldiers, with one reportedly in critical condition.
The incident occurred on January 10 at approximately 10:30 AM. The column consisted of three units:
- Ten personnel led by Lt. Col. Kaung Khant from the Air Defense Battalion (Lak-Ta 2023),
- Ten personnel led by Lt. Col. Nay Myo Win from the Electronic Warfare Battalion (La-Ara 8), and
- Twenty-six personnel led by Police Captain Zaw Moe Lwin from Security Police Unit 25 (Ya-Ta-Fa 25).
During the attack, eight landmines detonated, injuring one deputy corporal and one soldier from the Air Defense Battalion, as well as four police officers. A soldier from the Air Defense Battalion sustained severe neck injuries and is believed to have a high risk of death.
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🚩🚩 3. Pyu Leader and Two Administrators Captured and Eliminated by PDF Women’s Unit
January 10
Radio NUG
In Thayarwady District, Bago Region, two administrators and a Pyu leader from the Mikaukpin administrative group in Zigon Township were captured and eliminated by the Women’s Unit of the People’s Defense Forces (PDF), according to a statement from BTZM GBK PDF.
The incident occurred on January 10 at 3:00 PM, when the Mikaukpin Village Administrator Thein Aung, Deputy Administrator Ko Oo, and Pyu leader Dr. Myint Htwe were targeted. It was reported that Thein Aung and Ko Oo managed to escape.
However, the Pyu leader, Dr. Myint Htwe, was captured and eliminated by the Women’s Unit of the BTZM GBK PDF, based in Bago.
The three individuals were accused of forcibly collecting military conscription fees and threatening locals with recruitment into the Pyu forces or mandatory military service if they failed to comply. Their elimination was explained as necessary for justice and local security.
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🚩🚩 4. Military Junta Airstrikes Target Civilian Areas and Market in Kyauk Taw Town
January 10
Radio NUG
The military junta’s air force deliberately carried out airstrikes targeting densely populated residential areas and a market in Kyauk Taw Town, Rakhine State, using jet fighters, according to a statement from the Arakan Army (AA).
The bombings occurred on January 11 at 9:00 AM, 9:10 AM, and 9:15 AM, with a total of approximately 15 bombs dropped over three strikes.
The attacks resulted in civilian casualties, including deaths and injuries among market vendors, shoppers, and passersby. Additionally, market stalls, homes, and buildings sustained significant damage during the strikes.
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🚩🚩 5. Over 10 Civilians Killed in Jet Bombing at Shwe Maw in Tonzang
January 11
Radio NUG
On the morning of January 11, at around 11:00 AM, an airstrike targeted Lapu Maw’s Shwe Maw and Tsan Lun Shwe Maw areas in KIA Brigade 14 territory in Tonzang Township, despite the absence of any armed clashes in the region. The bombing resulted in the death of at least 15 civilians and injuries to approximately 10 others, according to reports from the Kachin News Group (KNG).
The airstrike also caused significant destruction, including the damage of nine shops in Tsan Lun Shwe Maw. Further details regarding the aftermath are still under investigation.
The area, located in KIA Brigade 2's jurisdiction within Tonzang Township, includes the Nan Byu military camp, which was previously under the control of the military junta and used to oversee gold and amber mines. This camp was recaptured by KIA joint forces in May 2024.
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🚩🚩 6. Artillery Shelling from Military Base in Kyaikto Damages Three Civilian Homes
January 10
Radio NUG
In Mon State’s Kyaikto Township, artillery shelling by the military junta’s Division 44 base caused damage to three civilian homes and gardens, according to local sources.
On January 10, around 2:30 PM, the base indiscriminately fired 120mm and Howitzer shells into civilian villages. As a result, one house belonging to U Maung Soe in Nge Pyaw Taw village was hit and burned down, along with the loss of 2 million kyats in cash and gold jewelry. Similarly, two homes owned by U Maung Ni and U Kyaw Khine Soe in Karaway Saip Village were also damaged, along with nearby orchards and farmland. Fortunately, no casualties were reported in the incident.
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🚩🚩 7. 131 Drug Users Rehabilitated and Released by PSLF/TNLA
January 10
Radio NUG
In Kyaukme Township, located in northern Shan State under Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) Brigade 2, the PSLF/TNLA announced the successful rehabilitation and release of 131 individuals who had been detained for drug use.
According to the statement, these individuals were apprehended by the PSLF/TNLA’s anti-narcotics task force from various townships within the Ta’ang region. Some were voluntarily handed over to the rehabilitation program by their families.
On January 7, following a six-month rehabilitation program focused on behavioral and moral correction, the rehabilitated individuals were released and returned to their families under the supervision of local authorities.
The PSLF/TNLA has a policy of mandating a six-month rehabilitation period for first-time offenders. Repeat offenders face extended rehabilitation for up to three years. On June 11, 2024, the PSLF/TNLA similarly rehabilitated and released 50 individuals in Namhsan Township.
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🚩🚩 8. CDF-Asho Holds Oath-Taking and Loyalty Ceremony for New Soldiers
January 10
Radio NUG
The Chin Defense Force-Asho (CDF-Asho) held an oath-taking and loyalty ceremony for its new recruits, according to a statement released by the group on January 10. The event included both a pledge of allegiance and the symbolic drinking of an oath-binding liquid.
During the ceremony, the new CDF-Asho soldiers swore the following pledge:
"I solemnly vow to fight and eliminate the enemy to my last drop of blood and my last ounce of flesh. I will remain loyal to the revolution and the people under any circumstances. I will never betray this allegiance. I will not use my weapon for personal gain. If I break this vow, may I be cursed with misfortune, facing danger wherever I go—on land, water, or air—and may I vomit blood and die. I pledge this before the Chin National Flag and my fellow comrades in the Chin Defense Force-Asho by drinking this sacred oath."
The ceremony marked a significant moment of solidarity and commitment among the new recruits of the Chin Defense Force-Asho.
These updates were contributed by Radio NUG reporters Min Sitt Thway and Khur Shel.
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