Military News Updates – January 28, 2025 Morning
๐ฉ๐ฉ 1. Photo of Seized Weapons Displayed Under the "Welcome to Bago Region" Sign by General Tun Myat Naing
January 27
Radio NUG
A photograph showcasing weapons and ammunition seized during battles in Bago Region was shared by Commander-in-Chief of the Arakan Army (AA), General Tun Myat Naing, on his X (formerly Twitter) social media account on the evening of January 27.
The image, taken under a sign reading "Welcome to Bago Region," displayed confiscated weapons, ammunition, RPGs, and other military equipment.
Although the exact location was not disclosed, a military source reported that the camp seized by the AA was the strategically significant Moethee Mountain in Pantanaw Township, Bago Region.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 2. PDF Coalition Forces Secure Most of Phaung Pyin Township
January 27
Radio NUG
In Phaung Pyin Township, Mawlaik District, Sagaing Region, areas that were previously controlled by the military council and the Shan Nationalities Army (SNA) have now mostly come under the control of the People's Defense Forces (PDF) coalition, according to the Kachin News Group.
Operations in Phaung Pyin Township began in March 2024. Of the 45 village tracts in the township, the defense forces now control 43, leaving only Pin Thar Village, Auk Taung Village, and Phaung Pyin Town under SNA and military council control.
Currently, the last strongholds—Phaung Pyin Town and two villages—are defended by two infantry battalions, LIB-367 and LIB-368, as well as reinforcements from LIB-272 stationed near Lahe Township and local SNA forces. Together, they amount to about 500 troops, forming a blockade.
While fighting subsided toward the end of 2024, military council and SNA forces continued aerial bombings and airstrikes, leaving the situation tense and susceptible to renewed clashes at any time.
Additionally, the SNA and military council have blocked the Phaung Pyin-Homalin Road, forcing locals to use alternative routes for travel. Goods now rely heavily on air transport, causing prices to skyrocket in the area.
Amid ongoing clashes to capture villages in Phaung Pyin Township, airstrikes by the military council have caused significant civilian casualties, including the elderly and children, and widespread destruction of homes.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 3. 17 Soldiers Captured in Nine Days During Attacks on the Ann-Padan Road
January 27
Radio NUG
The Chin Defense Force-Asho (CDF Asho) announced that from January 17 to January 25, 2025, they captured 17 soldiers from the military council during a series of attacks on retreat routes and convoys along the Ann-Padan Road.
In addition to the prisoners, they seized five MA-1 rifles, one MA-2, one MA-4, and one MA-15, along with ammunition and other military equipment.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 4. Three Killed During Military Council and Pyu Saw Htee Joint Offensive in Myit Thain Pin Sauk Village, Madaya Township
January 27
Radio NUG
In Madaya Township, Mandalay Region, a joint force of the military council and Pyu Saw Htee, consisting of around 100 troops, launched an attack on Mway Thain Pin Sauk Village on January 26 at 6:30 a.m. This was part of a broader offensive targeting areas under revolutionary forces’ control.
The People’s Defense Force (PDF) in Madaya Township repelled the attack, resulting in three enemy casualties and around 20 wounded, who were evacuated to Mandalay Hospital for treatment. Additionally, three weapons were seized from the military council forces.
During the clash, the military council conducted four airstrikes using jet fighters and indiscriminately shelled the area with heavy artillery. These attacks caused injuries to five civilians.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 5. Shelling and Drone Attacks from Kapasa-22 Result in Five Civilian Deaths and Five Injured Near Seikphyu Township
January 27
Radio NUG
On January 26, at approximately 5:30 PM, an artillery shell was fired from Kapasa-22 and landed in Kinmontaung Village, Seikphyu Township, killing five civilians and injuring two, according to a report from the Spring Revolution in Myingyan Township.
The shell, which struck approximately 8 miles from the base, caused the immediate deaths of four individuals and injuries to four others. Subsequently, one of the critically injured victims succumbed to their injuries.
Among the deceased were Daw Shwe Kyin, an 80-year-old resident of Kinmontaung Village; U Myint Naing, aged 50; and Maung Thukha Min, a 5-year-old child, along with his sibling Maung Thukha Win.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 6. Military Council's Airstrikes on Kyaukme Result in One Civilian Death and Three Injuries
January 27
Radio NUG
According to the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), the Military Council conducted another bombing raid on Kyaukme Township in Northern Shan State, within the TNLA Brigade 2 region, resulting in one civilian death and three injuries.
The airstrike occurred on January 27 at approximately 2:18 PM, targeting the town’s night market and district office. The attack was carried out using jet fighters, the TNLA reported.
The explosion caused significant damage to at least five houses, killed one civilian, and injured three others.
This incident followed a previous bombing by the Military Council on January 25, which targeted the Kyaukme Township Public Hospital. That attack claimed the lives of two striking medical staff (CDM) and one patient, while over 20 healthcare workers and civilian patients were injured.
The Military Council’s deliberate airstrikes on civilian targets, despite the absence of active combat zones, have prompted calls for residents to remain vigilant. They have also been urged to adhere to air raid precautions and protective measures for safety during aerial attacks.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 7. Seven Soldiers, Including a Battalion Commander, Defect with Weapons Under Compulsory Conscription Law
January 27
Radio NUG
The National Unity Government’s (NUG) Defense Ministry reported that seven soldiers, including a battalion commander, defected with their weapons under the regime’s forced conscription law.
The defectors fled from a frontline base in Pinlaung Township, Southern Shan State, to the NUG Defense Ministry’s Naypyidaw People's Defense Force (PDF).
The defectors brought with them two MA-3 rifles, four MA-1 rifles, 593 rounds of ammunition, and 13 magazines. The items were officially transferred to regional authorities, while the defectors were interviewed and documented as part of the defection process.
The Naypyidaw PDF stated that the defectors are being safeguarded and urged other soldiers still serving under the Military Council to abandon their roles in support of the regime and join the civilian resistance.
Additionally, the Down Sitt Aung (LPDF) reported that two soldiers from Battalion 253 in Salin Township, Minbu District, also defected to the civilian side.
The two defectors, Kyaw Ye Lin (25 years old) and Nay Lin (22 years old), deserted their unit on January 24 and officially joined the Down Sitt Aung LPDF on January 26, seeking refuge within the civilian resistance.
These reports were provided by Min Thihan, Min Sitt Thway, and Khur Shel, correspondents for Radio NUG.
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