Military News Updates – February 05, 2025 Morning
๐ฉ๐ฉ 1. Revolutionary Joint Forces Attack and Burn Down Linzin Police Station
February 4, Radio NUG
In Minbu District, Salin Township, the Linzin Subdivision Police Station was attacked and set ablaze by allied Revolutionary Forces, according to a statement from the Myanmar military.
The attack began at around 6:00 a.m. on February 3 and lasted over two hours, with intense exchanges of gunfire reported. The statement claimed that there were casualties among the junta personnel stationed at the police post. Additionally, a jet fighter from the Meiktila Air Base reportedly provided aerial support during the clash.
After the attack, the allied revolutionary forces set fire to the police station and successfully withdrew in an organized manner without any casualties among their ranks.
The offensive was carried out by the Bamar Army (707 Battalion), Minbu District’s No. 1 and No. 5 Battalions, Daung Sit Aung (LPDF), Salin Pa Ka Pha, Daung Nyi Naung (LPDF), SLN (LPDF), Minbu District Hand Force, and Magway Region Drone Force.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 2. Mine Ambush Targets Convoy Departing from Sagaing’s Infantry Division 33
February 4, Radio NUG
A convoy consisting of four armored "Jummer" vehicles transporting troops and weapons from Sagaing’s Infantry Division 33 to the Northwestern Military Command in Monywa was ambushed by resistance forces using mines, according to a report from Area 71 People’s Defense Force (PDF).
Upon receiving a tip-off from surveillance units, resistance fighters navigated multiple junta security checkpoints to reach the ambush point. At 12:12 p.m. on February 4, they successfully detonated a cluster of seven Padetha mines targeting the front of the second vehicle along the Chaung Oo-Monywa Road.
The attack disabled the vehicle, forcing the convoy to stop. Security forces reportedly spotted the resistance fighters, who retreated after the explosion but were pursued and fired upon with small arms.
It was reported that a civilian was fatally wounded by junta gunfire, prompting a statement of condolence and grief from the revolutionary forces.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 3. MUGDF Base Destroyed by Junta Troops in Magway Region
February 4, Radio NUG
In Magway Region’s Pakkoku District, junta forces departing from Industrial Zone 2 in Mying Township reportedly raided and destroyed a base belonging to the MUGDF (Magway Underground Defense Force), according to a statement from the Central Plains Joint Forces.
The incident occurred around 12:00 p.m. on February 3, when approximately 300 junta troops launched an assault on the MUGDF base, which was part of the Central Plains Allied Forces.
Since the resistance fighters were reportedly on front-line missions during the raid, the base was left vulnerable, resulting in damages valued at approximately 45 million kyats.
The raid also caused extensive harm to surrounding villages and civilians, the statement added.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 4. Captured Junta Soldier Found to Be Sibling of DPLA Fighter
February 4, Radio NUG
During a clash in the Taung Kham region of Naung Cho Township in northern Shan State, one of the five captured junta soldiers was revealed to be the elder brother of a DPLA (Danu People's Liberation Army) member, according to reports.
The February 4 morning offensive saw the combined forces of TNLA (Ta'ang National Liberation Army) and DPLA engage junta units from Infantry Divisions 902 and 406.
Among the captured soldiers, one was identified as a long-serving corporal in the junta army and the elder brother of a DPLA fighter. It was reported that the DPLA member was tending to his brother’s wounds sustained during the battle.
Despite their familial connection, the DPLA fighter reportedly made no special requests or appeals on behalf of his brother.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 5. Youth Visiting Bagan Arrested by Military and Forced into Conscription
February 4
Radio NUG
On the nights of February 2 and 3, the junta forces conducted inspections at residential homes, hotels, and guesthouses in Bagan, arresting more than 10 young individuals under the pretext of not having their names registered as guests. These youths were reportedly taken to be conscripted into the military, according to local news reports.
Additionally, on February 1, 12 youths from Chaung Pagoda Hla Ward were arrested, followed by the arrest of 15 youths from Nyaung-U's Nine Blocks Ward on February 2.
Bagan locals revealed that many now avoid going out at night. Some young visitors to Bagan were reportedly detained around 8:30 p.m. for riding motorcycles at night, accused of violating nighttime curfew regulations, according to a hotel staff member.
It has also been reported that the military, using civilian vehicles and wearing plain clothes, has been patrolling Bagan’s pagodas day and night. They are allegedly targeting and arresting young people from visiting families, prompting warnings for vigilance.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 6. Youth on Conscription List Found Dead by Hanging in Shwe Nyaung
February 4
Radio NUG
In Shwe Nyaung, located in Taunggyi Township, a 19-year-old youth registered for conscription was found hanging near a neem tree close to the Shwe Nyaung Sliver Block Factory on the morning of February 4 at around 7:30 a.m., according to Khann Thar Ngaw News Agency.
Local residents reportedly intervened and provided assistance upon discovering the incident. The youth was said to have been scheduled for military service on February 15.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 7. DLEPS Cracks Down on Illegal Alcohol in Mrauk U
February 4
Radio NUG
On February 3, the Department of Legal Enforcement and Public Security (DLEPS) under the Arakan People's Revolutionary Government conducted operations in Mrauk U, Rakhine State, to seize illegal imported alcohol and beer, according to Golden Era Media.
Authorities were reported to be conducting thorough inspections, going door-to-door to shops, restaurants, and eateries in search of unauthorized sales of alcohol and beer.
Seized items, including foreign wines, beer, and liquor, have been securely confiscated, with plans to take legal action against those involved in illicit sales.
The Rakhine regional authority has previously warned against the import and sale of foreign alcohol, beer, wine, and narcotics. On September 19, a three-month deadline was announced for existing stock to be sold out, enforcing stricter measures afterward.
These military news updates were provided by Radio NUG correspondents Min Thihan and Khur Shel.
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