Domestic News Updates – January 05, 2025 Evening
๐๐ 1. 53 Senior Military Officers and Over 14,000 Junta Troops Killed in 2024
January 5
The National Unity Government's (NUG) Ministry of Defense has reported that in 2024, 53 senior military officers, including generals, major generals, and colonels, were killed, and over 14,000 junta troops lost their lives in battles across Myanmar.
The report, released on January 4, 2024, provides an overview of military developments in 2024. It highlights that due to attacks carried out by the People's Defense Force (PDF), local defense groups, and ethnic revolutionary forces from January to December 29, 2024, 315 junta officers were killed, and 127 officers were injured. Among those casualties, at least 53 were high-ranking officers (generals, major generals, and colonels).
The report further states that in battles throughout 2024, 14,093 junta soldiers, police, and border guards were killed, while 7,363 were injured. The report compares these losses to the manpower of over 10 military divisions.
In terms of territorial control, revolutionary forces seized 741 junta military bases across the country. These include two regional military command headquarters, one divisional-level command, five sector-level commands, six strategic bases, two air defense facilities, 86 offensive support bases, 54 artillery supply bases, and 17 border guard posts.
The report also reveals that at least 101 battalions under the junta's command, from a total of 282 battalions under 10 military divisions, three regional commands, and 17 sector-level commands, have disbanded or become dysfunctional. Additionally, 142 battalions have been significantly weakened.
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๐๐ 2. Revolutionary Poets Host "New York Poetry Concert"
January 5
Revolutionary poets in New York hosted the "New York Poetry Concert" on January 4 at the Piti Senior Center to honor the Spring Revolution. The event was attended by Myanmar’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Kyaw Moe Tun, who praised the artists for their active support of the revolution and expressed gratitude on behalf of the people.
The participating poets and artists included renowned names like Maung Swan Yi, Aung Wai, Saw Wei, Nyein Thit, Kyaw Min Tun (New York), Nwe Lae Nay, Khun Jar, Lin Lwin, Hlaing Myat Way, Soe Khine Nyein, Zan Kha, Min Nyein Aye, Saung Way (Natmauk), May Thu Khin, Kyaw Thiha, Min Oo, May Sann Soe Nyunt, Dimo Pap, and Su Thiri San.
During the event, attendees donated $2,415 through NYCBC and Ko Nay Tin Myint to support the Mandalay People's Defense Force (MDY-PDF).
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๐๐ 3. PDF Restricts Travel on Tanintharyi-Mawtaung Road Amid Intense Fighting
January 5
The People's Defense Force (PDF) has issued a warning to civilians to avoid using the Tanintharyi-Mawtaung road due to heavy clashes between junta forces and revolutionary troops in Tanintharyi Township.
Since mid-December, junta forces have launched offensives in Tanintharyi Township, resulting in intense battles. On January 4, the Black Cobra Column issued a notice prohibiting all vehicles from traveling between Yay Phyu and The Phyu villages and from The Phyu to the Mawtaung border area.
As the junta faces growing casualties, it has intensified airstrikes, leading to deteriorating road security. Consequently, no passenger or private vehicles are permitted to pass through the area. The PDF has stated that the travel restrictions are intended to prevent harm to civilians amid the ongoing conflict.
In mid-December, temporary restrictions were similarly imposed on the Tanintharyi-Mawtaung road, forcing over ten villages, including Thein Khun, The Phyu, and Thon Kha, to evacuate due to escalating hostilities. The Black Cobra Column has confirmed that the current directive remains in effect until further official notice.
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๐๐ 4. Basic Military Training Graduation Ceremony Held by Tharyarwaddy District Battalion 3
January 5
The Tharyarwaddy District Battalion-3 of the People's Defense Force (PDF) under Southern Military Region 2 held its second weekly basic military training graduation ceremony on January 4, according to the Southern Military Region Division Office.
Photos of the graduation ceremony were released by the NUG Ministry of Defense on the morning of January 5. Tharyarwaddy District Battalion-3, designated as Battalion 3803, operates under Southern Military Region 2.
The PDF battalions in Tharyarwaddy District frequently engage in battles against junta forces and collaborate with PDF units from Ayeyarwady Region in joint military operations.
The above news was provided by Radio NUG correspondent Ko Khant.
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