Military News Updates – February 21, 2025 Evening
๐ฉ๐ฉ 1. Intense Clashes in Min Tun Township: Military Suffering Heavy Casualties While One Revolutionary Fighter Falls
February 21
Fierce clashes broke out between the junta forces and revolutionary forces in Min Tun Township, Magway Region, resulting in significant casualties on the military’s side while one resistance fighter lost his life, according to Battalion 4 of Thayet District, which issued a statement today, February 21.
On February 18, a junta convoy, including Infantry Battalion 88, LIB 12, and Pyu Saw Htee militia—comprising around 70 troops—entered Myauk Pyin village monastery via Kan Ma Naing village. In response, the Revolutionary Joint Forces launched an attack on February 19 at 2:30 PM, using drones and 60mm mortar shells, leading to intense fighting.
The attack was coordinated by Battalion 4 of the People’s Defense Force (PDF) under Military Region 1 of Magway Region, alongside the drone unit and SAF student rocket battalion. Drone strikes and mortar shell bombardments inflicted damage on the military, while Battalion 4’s infantry units engaged in direct combat within the monastery compound. However, as the junta called in artillery reinforcements and aerial support, a jet fighter conducted three airstrikes at 5 PM, forcing the revolutionary forces to retreat, the Thayet District Battalion 4 spokesperson stated.
The junta forces suffered numerous casualties, while on the revolutionary side, one fighter sustained critical injuries and was martyred, and two others sustained minor injuries.
Meanwhile, the junta’s artillery unit near the 5-mile checkpoint of Min Tun town provided support with approximately 30 rounds of 120mm artillery fire. Consequently, on February 20, the junta forces withdrew from Myauk Pyin village and returned toward Min Tun.
Due to the junta’s heavy artillery shelling and airstrikes, several civilian-owned cattle were killed, and an elderly civilian sustained minor injuries, according to the statement from Battalion 4 of Thayet District.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 2. Four Civilians Killed, Seventeen Injured in Junta’s Airstrikes on Pauktaw Township
February 21
An airstrike by the junta on Pauktaw town, controlled by the Arakan Army (AA), resulted in the deaths of four civilians, including two children, and injuries to 17 others, local sources reported.
On the afternoon of February 20, the junta’s Y-12 aircraft dropped approximately 40 bombs on 12 locations, including The Khon, Manyin Kine, Pyin Ma, Kyauk Taung, Sin Tet Maw Taw Tan, Sin Tet Maw Baw Dali, Sin Tet Maw Muslim village, and West Yae Muslim village.
The deceased were identified as a 5-year-old child, a 12-year-old child, a 24-year-old individual, and a 50-year-old individual, comprising two men and two women. Among the injured were eight men and nine women.
A Rakhine rights activist condemned the attack as a deliberate war crime, given that the bombings specifically targeted villages.
At the time of the airstrikes, the Arakan Army was engaged in battles against junta forces near Sittwe. In response, the junta has escalated aerial bombings on AA-controlled areas, particularly targeting civilian settlements, according to local sources.
On January 19, 2024, the Arakan Army seized control of Pauktaw town, following which the junta launched multiple air raids on urban areas, according to military records.
The AA has warned that the junta, which is losing the war, is deliberately targeting civilians by bombing hospitals, clinics, schools, religious sites, markets, bridges, and residential areas. The AA also stated that those responsible for these war crimes would be held accountable.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 3. A Battalion Commander Among Captured Junta Troops in Bhamo Battle
February 21
In the recent battle near the No. 21 Military Operations Command (MOC) headquarters in Bhamo, Kachin State, the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and allied forces successfully captured Light Infantry Battalion 236 (LIB-236), resulting in the capture of over 70 junta troops, including a battalion commander who sustained injuries, according to local military sources.
The KIA confirmed that they fully seized control of LIB-236 on the morning of February 20.
During the battle, the KIA and allied forces also seized a large cache of weapons and military drones.
Currently, the resistance forces are advancing their offensive toward the No. 21 MOC headquarters, with reports indicating that several high-ranking junta officers have been killed or wounded.
Additionally, the KIA and allied forces have captured Artillery Battalion 366, located near the MOC-21 base, and have taken full control of Bhamo Airfield, according to reports.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 4. Elderly Woman Killed, Three Civilians Injured in Junta Airstrike on Lawkphan Village, Nawnghkio Township
February 21
A junta airstrike on Lawkphan village in Nawnghkio Township, northern Shan State, resulted in the death of an elderly woman and injuries to three civilians, including children, according to local reports.
A jet fighter from the Tada-U Air Base dropped four bombs at around 8:30 PM on February 20.
The attack killed an elderly woman who was sleeping in her home, injured three civilians, and destroyed several houses, villagers reported.
A similar attack occurred on the night of February 19, when the junta bombed a public hospital and railway station in Nawnghkio, killing three civilians and injuring four others.
Despite peace talks between the junta and the TNLA under China’s mediation in Kunming on February 16-17, no agreement was reached. Since then, the junta has intensified airstrikes on Nawnghkio, an area under TNLA control, resulting in increased civilian casualties.
Additionally, junta ground forces have been reinforcing their positions, leading to continuous clashes in the Taung Kham region.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 5. Military Junta Airstrike Targets Golden Valley Revolution Hospital in Southern Kalay Township
February 21
The military junta launched an airstrike on the Golden Valley Revolution Hospital in southern Kalay Township, Sagaing Region, injuring five volunteer healthcare workers, according to a statement from the People's Healthcare Network – Kalay.
The hospital, which operates in a resistance-controlled area providing medical care to local civilians and revolutionary forces, was targeted by the junta’s air force on February 13 at approximately 10:25 AM.
While no civilian casualties were reported, five volunteer healthcare workers sustained non-life-threatening injuries due to the attack, a representative from People’s Healthcare Network – Kalay confirmed.
Furthermore, on February 14 at around 10:15 AM, the junta carried out two additional airstrikes targeting the Station Hospital - Southern Kalaymyo, which is also operated by the People's Healthcare Network – Kalay.
Despite these brutal aerial assaults by the military junta, volunteer healthcare workers have continued to risk their lives to provide emergency medical treatment and care for injured civilians and resistance fighters. The People’s Healthcare Network – Kalay expressed deep appreciation for their dedication and bravery.
The Station Hospital - Southern Kalaymyo strongly condemned the junta’s deliberate and inhumane attacks on civilian healthcare facilities, describing them as heinous war crimes. The hospital reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the revolution, pledging to continue its efforts alongside the people until the Spring Revolution achieves victory.
This report was submitted by Radio NUG correspondent, Ko Khant.
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