Military News Updates – February 14, 2025 Morning
๐ฉ๐ฉ 1. Four Military Council Vehicles Leaving Monywa's Na Ma Kha Attacked with Mines
February 13, Radio NUG
The Area 71 PDF Monywa group has reported that two out of four military transport trucks departing from the Northwestern Regional Military Command in Monywa, Sagaing Region were attacked with mines.
According to the statement, the attack took place on February 12 at around 10:00 PM when the four vehicles were leaving Na Ma Kha (Naing Moe Kone) in Monywa to reinforce troops in Taw Pu Pyu Village. The resistance fighters had received intelligence about the movement and were prepared to ambush.
Despite the heavy presence of military outposts, demolition squad members managed to reach designated mine points under challenging circumstances. At approximately 11:00 PM, as two of the military council’s vehicles entered the minefield, they were struck by a set of four high-intensity mines.
The explosion reportedly also affected Taw Pu Pyu Pyu militias and junta troops stationed along the route for security, with survivors heard screaming and cursing after the blast.
This attack was carried out jointly by Monywa Township’s Pa Ka Pha Demolition Unit and Area 71 PDF Monywa. Investigations into casualties among junta troops and Pyu Saw Htee militia members are still ongoing.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 2. Military Council Bombards Kyain Ta Lee for Two Consecutive Days, Killing Two, Including a Child
February 13, Radio NUG
The APM News Agency, based in Rakhine State, has reported that two civilians, including a young child, were killed, and five others were injured after the Military Council bombed Kyain Ta Lee town in Gwa Township for two consecutive days.
On February 13 at 11:45 AM, a fighter jet dropped three bombs on the town.
One of the bombs struck Quarter No. 1, Thaphan Kwin Ward, where it killed a 3-year-old child and a 40-year-old woman (the child's mother). The blast also injured three men aged 63, 37, and 35, as well as a 45-year-old woman.
Similarly, on February 12, another airstrike targeted Quarter No. 2, where a 40-year-old man was injured.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 3. Airstrike on Western Demoso Township Destroys a School and Three Buildings
February 13, Radio NUG
Between 2:30 PM and 3:00 PM on February 13, the Military Council conducted an airstrike on western Demoso Township, damaging a school and multiple buildings, according to reports from the KamLaaT-Kayah IDPs Assistance Network.
The junta’s aircraft dropped bombs three times, destroying one school building and four other structures. Fortunately, no civilian casualties were reported.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 4. Junta Airstrikes, Artillery Shelling, and Paratrooper Attacks Kill at Least 16 Civilians, Including Children, in Monywa, Chaung-U, and Sarlingyi
February 13, Radio NUG
Starting from the night of February 12, without any active battles, the Military Council launched multiple airstrikes on villages in southern Monywa Township and western Chaung-U Township using Y-12 aircraft. According to the Sagaing Scout Network, the junta dropped 30 bombs in nine separate attacks.
On the morning of February 13, the junta continued its air raids on southern Monywa and parts of Sarlingyi Township, dropping a total of 48 bombs in nine rounds, killing 14 civilians.
The reported casualties include:
3 villagers from Nyaung Phyu Pin
5 villagers from Thit Saing
2 from Bhu Bhu Village
3 displaced persons from the Kular Gyi IDP camp
A child from Koeshin Kyun Village
In total, at least 16 civilians, including children, were killed, and around 15 others were injured.
The Sagaing Region People's Defense Network (SSN) stated that the Military Council deliberately targeted civilian areas, including homes and IDP camps, choosing late-night and early-morning hours when people were most vulnerable, constituting war crimes and acts of genocide.
Additionally, on February 13 in the afternoon, the junta deployed paratroopers over Nyaung Phyu Pin and Nyaung Pin Thar villages in Monywa and Chaung-U Townships. Bombs were dropped, and gunfire ensued, resulting in the deaths of a child and an adult, according to a statement from the Chaung-U Monastery Abbot.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 5. Military Junta Conducts Three Aerial Bombings in a Single Day in Du Tha Thu (Thaton) District
February 13,
Radio NUG
The military junta carried out three aerial bombardments in a single day in Du Tha Thu District, which falls under the administration of the Karen National Union (KNU) and Kawthoolei region, according to reports.
At 3:43 PM and 3:48 PM, the junta dropped two 500-pound bombs on Ta Gey Laung Chaung Phyar village in Bilin Township, Du Tha Thu (Thaton) District, as per a statement from the KNU.
The airstrike damaged a Christian church and 17 civilian homes, according to sources.
Additionally, in the afternoon, a fighter jet bombed a school in Kawkad village, Kyaukkyi Township, resulting in structural damage to the school. However, no casualties were reported.
Similarly, at 10:04 AM, while Revolutionary Forces were holding a meeting near Pann Nya Kone village in Kyaukkyi Township, the junta deployed two jet fighters and dropped two bombs, followed by gunfire using heavy weapons.
This attack resulted in the death of two PDF fighters, with additional injuries reported, according to ground sources. However, the relevant military units have not yet issued an official statement.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 6. PDF Fighter Injured in Airstrike on SAC's Salin District Headquarters and Ammunition Depot
February 13,
Radio NUG
On February 10, at around 9:30 AM, the terrorist military junta conducted an airstrike targeting the SAC's western headquarters and an ammunition depot in Salin Township, dropping two 250-pound bombs, according to a statement from Pa Ka Pha (People’s Defense Organization - PDO) Salin.
The bombing destroyed office equipment, stockpiled rations, and ammunition, resulting in an estimated financial loss of over 500 million kyats. Additionally, one PDF fighter stationed at the headquarters sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 7. 110th Birthday Commemoration of General Aung San Held in Pegu District’s No. (2) Battalion Command
February 13,
Radio NUG
A ceremony commemorating the 110th birthday of General Aung San was held at P2-3702 Soe Moe Base within No. (2) Battalion Command in Pegu District, according to reports.
The event was organized to honor one of Myanmar’s most revered revolutionary leaders, who selflessly dedicated his life for the nation’s independence. It aimed to inspire the younger generation to respect and take inspiration from his legacy.
The ceremony featured essay competitions, poetry recitals, singing contests, and sports events. Revolutionary fighters also performed revolutionary songs as part of the celebrations.
Additionally, attendees, including young participants and guests, were served traditional breakfast with boiled peas and naan, as well as lunch with Danbauk (Biryani). The event concluded successfully, according to reports.
This news report was compiled by Min Thihan, Min Sitt Thway, and Khur Shel, correspondents from Radio NUG.
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