Military News Updates – January 26, 2025 Morning
๐ฉ๐ฉ 1. 27 Junta Soldiers Killed and Over 22 Injured in One Week in the Southern Military Region
January 25, Radio NUG
According to reports from the Southern Military Region, 27 junta soldiers were killed and at least 22 others injured during clashes that took place over the past week. These battles occurred in the area controlled by the People's Defense Forces (PDF) of the Southern Military Region.
Between January 18 and January 24, over seven days, the People's Defense Forces (PDF), in collaboration with KNU/KNLA and other revolutionary forces, launched approximately 16 assaults on junta troops.
During these engagements, it was confirmed that 27 junta soldiers were killed, and over 22 were injured. On the resistance side, four PDF members were reported killed, with a small number sustaining injuries.
One of the most significant attacks occurred on January 23. In Southern Military Region Subdivision 2, Battalion 3703, forces including the Tawkyikan Guerrilla Unit, Royal Tiger Guerrilla Unit, Spring Warrior Drone Team, Commando Battalion Drone Unit, and Battalion 3703 Drone Unit launched a coordinated assault. The target was a junta unit stationed at the Shweda La Monastery in Puzun Myaung Village, Nyaung Lay Pin Township. This attack reportedly resulted in the deaths of 11 junta soldiers and injuries to 10 others.
Additionally, the resistance forces captured four MA rifles, 10 magazines, two G-3 rifles, four magazines, one Uzi submachine gun, one magazine, and various rounds of ammunition.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 2. Two Junta Soldiers Killed After Burning Down a Civilian Home
January 25, Radio NUG
In Pwint Lin Village, Chauk Township, Magway Region, junta troops burned down a civilian's home before being ambushed by resistance forces. According to the Urban Guerrilla Force of Arlawa, two officers at the rank of captain were killed, and around 15 others sustained severe injuries.
The ambush occurred on January 23, when over 60 junta soldiers involved in the arson attack were intercepted by a coalition of resistance groups. During the clash, two captains were killed on the spot, and approximately 15 others were severely wounded. The exact number is still being verified.
The operation was conducted by the Arlawa Urban Guerrilla Force, Chauk People's Defense Force (PDF), Magway District Battalion 2, Magway District Battalion 1, Chauk Guerrilla Force (CGF), Oil Fields Local PDF (LPDF), Magway District Subdivision 2, and the Burma Revolution Rangers.
Following the ambush, the junta troops regrouped and launched a counteroffensive into resistance-held territories. However, on January 24, the junta forces reportedly withdrew from the area.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 3. Eight Junta Vehicles from Wanbao Company Convoy Attacked with Mines
January 25, Radio NUG
In Sagaing Region’s Monywa Township, a convoy of 46 copper transport trucks and 8 junta military vehicles from the Wanbao Company was attacked with landmines, according to Area 71 PDF Monywa.
The attack occurred at 10:57 a.m. on January 25 along the Monywa-Chaung U road. The resistance forces carefully targeted a pre-set minefield and detonated four "Padetha" explosive mines at a single point on the convoy.
As a result of the explosions, one copper transport truck was immobilized on the roadside. Junta soldiers stationed nearby opened fire with 60mm mortar shells and small arms. Despite sustained fire from the junta troops, resistance fighters managed to retreat unscathed. Investigations into casualties on the junta side are ongoing.
The operation was conducted by the Monywa Township PDF Engineering Unit, Area 71 PDF Monywa, Borderless Artillery Unit, and Kamein Ni (KMN) Group.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 4. Two Civilians Killed and Over 20 Injured in Junta Airstrike on Kyaukme Hospital
January 25, Radio NUG
In northern Shan State’s Kyaukme Township, within the territory controlled by the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) Brigade 2, junta forces carried out an airstrike on Kyaukme Public Hospital. The attack resulted in the deaths of two civilians, including hospital staff, and left over 20 others injured, according to TNLA reports.
The airstrike occurred on January 25 at 1:25 p.m. and 1:29 p.m., when junta forces dropped four bombs from jet fighters during two separate strikes.
The victims included a civilian nurse participating in the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) and one patient. Over 20 others, including hospital staff and civilians, were injured. The 150-bed Kyaukme Public Hospital, constructed in 1976, was completely destroyed in the bombing.
Emergency response teams from PSLF/TNLA and local humanitarian organizations worked to rescue and provide medical assistance to the injured.
On January 22, a similar airstrike in Naung Cho Township by junta forces killed nine civilians and injured three others.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 5. Military Drone Attack with Bombs Hits Civilian Vehicle Near Yekyi Oo Village
On January 25th, around 11:30 a.m., the military carried out an aerial bombing using three drones in the southern area of Yekyi Oo Village, located along the Shwebo-Myitkyina strategic road. The attack originated from the junta’s base at Kyauk Saikan Village, Kantbalu Township, even though there were no active clashes in the area. The attack damaged a passenger vehicle belonging to Nan Myint Transport and injured three people on board, according to a report by Battalion 4 of the Kantbalu District.
The injured included the driver and two female passengers. One of the women sustained severe injuries, and her condition is reported as critical.
Reports also indicate that the junta’s forces continued drone bombing operations near Yekyi Oo Village and Tae Kyi Kone Village.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 6. Junta Uses Chemical Weapons During Clashes with PNLA in Pa-O Region
On January 25th, Radio NUG reported that during ongoing clashes in the Pa-O region, the military junta, in collaboration with its proxy People’s Militia Force (PNO), has been using not only conventional artillery but also chemical-laden shells, as stated by the PNLO/PNLA.
The junta has been regularly shelling Pa-O villages in the eastern part of Sisaing Township, destroying homes and causing significant harm. The use of chemical weapons was confirmed after the PNLA recovered an artillery shell on January 24th that was inscribed with "toxic" and contained chemical discharge outlets. Photographic evidence was shared along with this finding.
Previously, there were reports of resistance fighters experiencing symptoms such as severe skin irritation, high fever, dizziness, and vomiting, allegedly caused by exposure to these chemical munitions. This is the first documented instance of the junta employing such weapons in the region. The PNLA accused the military of grossly unethical conduct, targeting the Pa-O people with chemical weapons.
Currently, the junta, along with its 700-strong PNO militia force, is conducting intensified offensives in Sisaing Township, leading to daily battles. The junta is reportedly using forced civilian labor and human shields to bolster their efforts.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 7. Resistance Forces Seize Military Supplies Bound for Nyaung Phyu Pin Police Post
On the morning of January 25th, resistance forces in Chaung-U Township successfully seized a shipment of military supplies intended for the junta-controlled Nyaung Phyu Pin Police Post in Monywa Township, Sagaing Region. This was confirmed by the People’s Defense Force (PDF) of Chaung-U.
The confiscated supplies included 13 sacks of rice, a barrel of cooking oil, approximately five viss (8 kg) each of onions and dried fish, seven large packs of instant coffee mix, alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, various medications, cosmetics, and ready-to-eat food items.
It was further reported that the junta’s convoy of about 25 soldiers had been transporting these supplies from Pyu Saw Htee-dominated Taw Pu Village on January 22nd when they were intercepted by resistance forces.
The above military updates were compiled and reported by Radio NUG correspondents Min Sitt Thway and Khur Shel.
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