Military News Updates – February 26, 2025 Morning
๐ฉ๐ฉ 1. Rocket Attack on Northwestern Regional Military Command and Artillery Battalion 508
February 25
Radio NUG
The Student Armed Force (SAF) has announced that a total of 100 rockets were launched in an attack targeting the Northwestern Regional Military Command (Na Ma Kha) and Artillery Battalion 508, based in Monywa Township, Sagaing Region.
According to the report, the attack took place at 3:05 PM on February 13, with 70 rockets fired at the Na Ma Kha headquarters and 30 rockets targeting Artillery Battalion 508.
As a result of the attack, seven junta soldiers were killed, and fifteen others were injured, while a building inside Artillery Battalion 508 was destroyed by fire.
The operation was carried out jointly by the Student Armed Force (SAF), PACMPT, Infantry Battalion (IB) 37 from Yinmarbin District, IB 9 from Shwebo District, NAA DF (Khin U), Budalin Mobile Team, Budalin Guerrilla Force, Monywa Township People's Defense Force (Pa La Pha - Pit Tine Htaung Group), and Infantry Battalion (IB) 25, Battalion 4 from Monywa District, along with People's Defense Force (Pa Ka Pha) Division 5 from Monywa Township.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 2. Revolutionary Forces Launch Joint Attack on Theinzayat-based Infantry Battalion 207 Garrisons
February 25
Radio NUG
Revolutionary forces launched an attack on the military junta’s Infantry Battalion 207 garrisons, located in Theinzayat Town, Kyaikto Township, Mon State, according to a statement released by the Inntakaw People’s Defense Force.
At approximately 10:15 AM on February 25, the Inntakaw PDF and Taung Nyo Column carried out a drone-bombing attack, while the Waw PDF simultaneously launched short-range rockets.
The casualties from the attack are still under investigation. Although the junta forces retaliated using heavy artillery, no revolutionary fighters were harmed, and they were able to withdraw safely.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 3. Landmine Ambush on Junta Convoy of Seven Motorcycles in Nattalin
February 25
Radio NUG
The Bamar Revolution Army has reported a successful landmine ambush on a junta patrol unit consisting of seven motorcycles in Nattalin Township, Tharyarwaddy District, Bago Region, resulting in the death of two junta soldiers.
The attack took place at 11:50 PM on February 24, targeting a convoy that was returning from a nat festival in Thayattpinkanyoe Village to Nattalin Town.
The landmine ambush was set up between Ngote Toe Village and Pauk Tone Village, targeting 14 junta personnel. As a result, two junta soldiers were killed instantly, and several others sustained injuries.
Despite the junta forces retaliating with small arms fire, the revolutionary fighters successfully retreated without any casualties.
The attack was carried out by the Bamar Revolution Army, Infantry Battalion 3801, and Battalion 4.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 4. Junta Conducts Kamikaze Drone Strikes on KIO Headquarters in Laiza
February 25
Radio NUG
The military junta launched three kamikaze drone attacks on Laiza, the headquarters of the Kachin Independence Organization (KIO), according to a report by The 74 Media.
At approximately 2:00 PM on February 25, three kamikaze drones were deployed, two of which exploded near Laiza Town.
Local residents reported hearing four explosions near Laiza, but details regarding the exact impact locations and casualties remain unclear.
Previously, on January 24, the junta had also launched kamikaze drone attacks on Laiza, and on January 27, they carried out three airstrikes on Laizin Village.
Currently, the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and allied forces are engaging in battles against the junta in Bhamo, approximately 60 miles from Laiza. Meanwhile, the junta continues to conduct airstrikes across Kachin State.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 5. Military Junta Airstrikes Target a Monastery in Zarapgyi Village and a Dhamma Hall in Htanpinkant Village, Taungtha Township
February 25
Radio NUG
At approximately 1:45 PM on February 24, the military junta carried out an airstrike targeting a monastery located on the western hill of the main pagoda in Zarapgyi Village, Taungtha Township, according to a statement released by the Taungtha Public Movement Committee.
The attack resulted in the destruction of multiple Buddha images and structures within the monastery.
Similarly, on February 22, the junta launched two separate airstrikes near the Dhamma Hall in Htanpinkant Village, Taungtha Township—one at approximately 8:45 PM and another at 11:00 PM.
During these airstrikes, three civilian houses, the Dhamma Hall building, a 200 KVA transformer, and one cow were destroyed.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 6. Junta Bombs Wedding Ceremony in Kyauk Khwet Oilfield Area, Mying Township, Killing at Least 11 People
February 25
Radio NUG
At least 11 people were killed when the military junta carried out an airstrike on a wedding ceremony taking place at Son Kone Monastery in Kyauk Khwet Oilfield Area, Mying Township, Pakokku District, Magway Region, according to local sources.
At approximately 9:43 AM on February 25, the junta dropped 500-pound bombs on the monastery using a jet fighter, followed by additional attacks using light aircraft.
The bombs directly hit the monastery’s Dhamma Hall and the kitchen area, where civilians were preparing food, resulting in the deaths of at least 20 people.
While local defense forces were conducting rescue operations, another jet fighter carried out a follow-up attack, wounding multiple members of the People’s Defense Force (PDF).
So far, only 11 bodies have been recovered, but it is estimated that around 20 people may have been killed, with at least 22 others injured.
Due to concerns over further attacks, local residents have been forced to flee, making it difficult to confirm the exact number of casualties.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 7. Junta Paratrooper Attack on School in Kinma Village, Pauk Township Kills a Student and Two Parents
February 25
Radio NUG
At approximately 11:00 AM on February 25, the military junta launched an attack using paramotor aircraft on Kinma Village, Pauk Township, despite the absence of any active clashes in the area, according to reports.
The attack resulted in the death of G11 student Ma Aye Thiri Kyaw, while G7 student Mg Zeya Maung lost a leg. Additionally, his mother Daw Tin Nwe and another parent, Daw Hlaing Win, were killed.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 8. Mon National Liberation Army (MLA) Conducts Battlefield Emergency Medical Training
February 25
Radio NUG
The Mon National Liberation Army (MLA) Health Department organized a battlefield emergency medical training course, according to an official statement.
The five-day training covered essential combat injury treatments, including:
Battlefield first aid
Patient evacuation
Wound dressing techniques
Burn treatment
CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
Participants included members from:
Galon Drone Team - 2
Spring UAV Force - G3 (Fixed Wing)
Various communication units
This report was compiled by Min Sitt Thway and Khur Shel, correspondents for Radio NUG.
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