Military News Updates – February 07, 2025 Morning
๐ฉ๐ฉ 1. TNLA Denies Rumors of Arresting Over 40 Phone Users in Thibaw Area
February 6 | Radio NUG
The Ta'ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) clarified on February 6 that reports of the arrest of over 40 residents in Sanpaik village, Thibaw Township, Northern Shan State, for using mobile phones were false.
A report published on February 5 by Shan News (Burma Version) stated that PSLF/TNLA forces had detained more than 40 villagers from Sanpaik for using mobile phones. However, PSLF/TNLA officials confirmed that no such arrests were made and labeled the report as misinformation.
TNLA further informed that residents in its controlled areas who experience human rights violations can file complaints at the relevant police stations or the Public Relations Center.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 2. Two Civilians Seriously Injured by Landmines in Rakhine and Shan States
February 6 | Radio NUG
An explosion caused by a landmine in Kanpyin Ward, Taungup Township, Rakhine State, on February 6 at around 3:10 p.m. left a woman with severe injuries, including the loss of one leg, according to reports from the Rakhine-based APM News.
The victim was identified as Daw Khin Myo Chay, 51, who accidentally stepped on a landmine left by the military junta near the compound of her house while searching for firewood near the former Kha Ma Ya 346 base.
Similarly, on February 5, at around 3:36 p.m., a man in Naungtein village, Namkham Township, Northern Shan State, was seriously injured after triggering a landmine reportedly planted by the junta.
The victim, 61-year-old U Kyine Ngo, was clearing the ground when he accidentally struck the explosive device, which detonated. TNLA confirmed the incident, stating that the blast inflicted serious injuries to the victim’s face and body. He was taken to Namkham Public Hospital for treatment.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 3. Junta Conducts Four Consecutive Days of Airstrikes in Tanintharyi Township
February 6 | Radio NUG
The junta forces carried out airstrikes on fighting zones near Thonmakhar and Thein Khone villages in Tanintharyi Township for four consecutive days starting February 3, reports revealed.
Clashes between opposing forces have been ongoing near Thonmakhar village in the Naung Pin Kwin village tract since early February. Fighting near Thein Khone village has reportedly persisted since December 18.
On February 6, at around 2:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., junta forces launched two aerial bombings near Thein Khone using a K8W fighter jet.
On February 3, at around 12:00 p.m., the military dropped the first round of bombs in a palm oil plantation near Thonmakhar village, followed by another attack near a pagoda hill in the village around 2:00 p.m.
On February 4, at around 5:30 p.m., further bombings targeted the pagoda hill and surrounding areas in Thonmakhar village.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 4. Military Forces Threaten to Execute Fleeing Soldiers While Sacrificing New Recruits in Falam Battle
February 6 | Radio NUG
On February 6, the Chin National Front (CNF) and allied forces released a video statement featuring captured junta soldiers from the offensive to seize Falam. In the video, 19-year-old soldier Maung Myat Min Khant and 31-year-old soldier Maung Tin Myo Aung revealed that military officials had threatened to execute those who fled, while forcing new recruits into deadly confrontations.
Maung Myat Min Khant explained:
"Even if we didn’t attempt to escape, we were warned that if we ever laid down our weapons, they would kill anyone who surrendered. That threat kept us from disarming. But now that we’ve managed to surrender, I hope the rest of those left behind will also safely lay down their weapons. I urge them to cross over to this side and seek safety."
He further recounted his journey:
"After being deployed to Battalion 88 in Minbu for a month, I was transferred to the Number 7 Training Base in Taungdwingyi for a three-month training program with 232 recruits. After completing the training, 83 of us were sent to Kalay, with 51 others posted to Battalion 89 in Kalay. We were then unexpectedly flown to Falam, where we were told we’d stay for only three days."
Similarly, 31-year-old Maung Tin Myo Aung shared how he was unlawfully conscripted despite being the sole son of his family, contrary to conscription laws:
"They summoned me to the ward administration office under false pretenses, made me sign documents, and claimed the blood test would take just five minutes. I was then immediately transferred to the 910 Recruiting Battalion, where I stayed for about two days before being sent to the Number 13 Training Base. After three months of training, I was deployed directly to Battalion 89 in Kalay and then quickly dispatched to Falam."
Both soldiers reportedly fled into the forest, where they were captured and taken in by the Chin National Front (CNF) and the Chin National Defence Force (CNDF), who are now providing them with safe custody.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 5. Junta Soldier Defects to Karenni National Defence Force (KNDF) Battalion 9
February 6 | Radio NUG
A new junta recruit from Battalion 429 based in Bawlakhe, Kayah State, defected to the Karenni National Defence Force (KNDF) Battalion 9 on February 3, bringing his weapon with him.
The soldier, who had been forcibly conscripted through a lottery system, completed a mandatory training course before being assigned to Battalion 429 in June 2024. After eight months of enduring harsh conditions, he successfully defected.
He reportedly surrendered with an MA-11 rifle, three magazines, and additional ammunition.
In December 2024, four other junta soldiers defected to the same battalion with three rifles, bringing the total number of defections to five within three months.
This report was compiled by Radio NUG correspondents Min Thihan, Min Sitt Thway, and Khur Shel.
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