Military News Updates – February 12, 2025 Morning
๐ฉ๐ฉ 1. Military Units Suffering from Poor Training and Low Morale, Leading to Continuous Battlefield Defeats, Says Captured Tactical Officer Lt. Col. Kyaw Kyaw Thet
February 11
Radio NUG
A video file featuring Tactical Officer Lt. Col. Kyaw Kyaw Thet, who was captured as a prisoner of war, has gone viral on social media. In the video, he states that the junta’s forces are suffering from inadequate training and low morale, leading to constant defeats in battle.
Lt. Col. Kyaw Kyaw Thet was temporarily assigned as a tactical officer of the No. 992 Tactical Unit under the No. 99 Light Infantry Division Headquarters. He was captured during the Got Sein Yoe battle in early February in Ngaphe Township, located between Magway Region and Rakhine State.
"My experience is that our battalion lacks proper training. The most crucial issue is the lack of willingness to fight. Our fighting spirit is weak, and morale is low. Because of these factors, we are destined to lose every battle we face," said Lt. Col. Kyaw Kyaw Thet.
Furthermore, he analyzed the reasons for the junta forces’ repeated defeats:
"The first major difference compared to the resistance forces is that our troops lack faith in their superiors. The second factor is that they are not confident in their own ability to hold their ground. The third factor is their weak morale," he explained.
He also revealed that at the time of their deployment, his unit originally had over 360 soldiers, but after intense fighting—during which he was injured—only around 70 remained.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 2. PDF and Pa Ka Pha Threaten Junta Strongholds in the Tanintharyi Region, Including Thahton Township’s Regional Command Center, Police Headquarters, and Ministers’ Residences
February 11
Radio NUG
In 2024, resistance forces—including the People's Defense Forces (PDF), Pa Ka Pha, and the ethnic revolutionary group Karen National Union (KNU)—achieved significant military victories in Tanintharyi Region. As a result, they have been able to threaten key junta strongholds in the regional capital, Dawei, including the Regional Command Center (No. 8), the Police Headquarters, and ministerial residences.
On February 11, Pa Ka Pha released a statement announcing these achievements:
"The fact that liberated zones and resistance groups are now actively operating near Dawei shows the increasing pressure on the regime. We have successfully seized 11 military outposts, while junta forces abandoned 9 additional bases and fled.
Moreover, we have conducted months-long sieges and assaults on key positions, such as the strategic Maeta Base, and inflicted significant damage on reinforcements sent to aid the junta," the statement declared.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 3. Two Clashes with Junta’s No. 101 Column Leave Three Junta Soldiers Dead and One Resistance Fighter Martyred
February 11
Radio NUG
In Pauk Township, a resistance coalition engaged in two separate clashes with a junta column from No. 101 Military Battalion. These battles resulted in the deaths of three junta soldiers, while one resistance fighter from the coalition forces was martyred.
According to a statement from the Central Myanmar Joint Forces, the first clash took place on the morning of February 9 in Kyauk Lone Village, Pauk Township. The battle lasted for about two hours, resulting in five junta soldiers sustaining injuries.
Later that day, at around 10 AM, a second engagement occurred near the border of Myaing Township, where three junta soldiers were killed and eight others wounded.
The resistance coalition also reported that Commander Ko Myint Thu (a.k.a. Ko Kular) from the TYK Tharyar Kan Guerrilla Unit was martyred in the battle, and another resistance fighter was injured.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 4. Military Convoy Advancing Along the Bago Yoma Attacked by Interceptive Mines
February 11
Radio NUG
A military convoy of the junta stationed at Nyaung Wun village, Pauk Khaung Township, Pyay District, was attacked with interceptive mines as it advanced along the Bago Yoma, according to a statement from Pyay District People’s Defense Battalion (3602), TPDF Battalion (4).
On February 8, at around 2:00 AM, a junta force of approximately 30 troops, including Pyu Saw Htee members, attempted to advance through the Ngepyin foothills in Hlegu Township. Resistance forces had been lying in wait, and at around 8:00 PM, they launched an ambush using eight blast mines.
As the junta troops crossed the minefield, explosives were detonated, causing casualties and panic, forcing them to retreat. According to local reports, four severely wounded junta soldiers were transported to a regional military hospital.
The operation was carried out by Pyay District People’s Defense Battalion (3602) and TPDF Battalion (4). The resistance forces reported that none of their members were harmed and that they successfully withdrew after the attack.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 5. Junta Airstrike on Nat La Pote North Village in Ka Ni Township Kills One Civilian
February 11
Radio NUG
On February 11, at around 12:30 AM, the junta military launched an airstrike using helicopter-dropped bombs on Nat La Pote North Village in Ka Ni Township. As a result, a 49-year-old villager, U Aye Lin, was killed instantly, while a 57-year-old woman, Daw Mhone, sustained severe injuries, according to local sources.
The attack was carried out by an engine unit from Monywa Air Base, which dropped two bombs directly onto a civilian home.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 6. Two Conscripts Forced into the Junta Army Defect to PDF Battalion 2 in Bago District
February 11
Radio NUG
Two forcibly recruited conscripts from the junta army have defected to the Bago District People’s Defense Force (PDF) Battalion 2, bringing along their weapons and ammunition, according to an official statement from the battalion.
On February 9, two newly recruited junta soldiers from the Kwinkyaung strategic base in Kyauk Tan Khar Township, Bago Region, contacted PDF Battalion 2 to surrender. PDF fighters facilitated their safe defection.
The defectors brought with them an MA-1 assault rifle, five magazines, and approximately 400 rounds of 5.56mm ammunition. As part of the initial support program, they were provided with a financial reward of MMK 1 million and safely relocated to a secure area.
Additionally, arrangements were made to integrate them into the civilian community and assist with their needs. The PDF urges all forcibly conscripted soldiers to contact resistance forces and defect as soon as possible. The battalion reaffirmed its commitment to welcoming defectors warmly and ensuring their safety.
These reports were contributed by Radio NUG correspondents Min Thihan, Min Sitt Thway, and Khur Shel.
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