Military News Updates – February 09, 2025 Morning
๐ฉ๐ฉ 1. Allied Forces Attack Military Vessel on Ayeyarwady River
On February 7, in Sagaing Township, Magway Region, near the Tanyong combat zone, allied forces launched an attack on a military vessel traveling upstream from Minbu, according to Daung Sit Aung (LPDF).
Out of 13 vessels departing from Minbu, 12 remained docked at Kon Zaung and Thankoine ports. Only one vessel continued upstream and was intercepted and attacked.
The attack reportedly inflicted significant casualties on junta forces.
The operation was carried out jointly by Sagaing Township (Pa Ka Pha), Daung Sit Aung (LPDF), Minbu District Handcraft Forces, Ayar Bilu (LPDF), and Tiriger Freighter (LPDF).
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 2. Raid and Clash in Pyuboke Lay Pyo Village, Pwint Phyu Township
On February 7, Radio NUG reported that forces had raided Pyuboke Lay Pyo Sawhti Village in Pwint Phyu Township, Minbu District, Magway Region.
The raid led to intense clashes with junta troops and Pyu Sawhti militia, resulting in numerous fatalities. The allied forces captured five firearms, including four carbines and a 12-volt gun.
The operation took place around 8:00 PM on January 28.
According to Generation Z Army, this marked a significant strategic victory as it was the first successful raid operation in Pwint Phyu Township under the command of "Anyar Nyi Naung."
On February 1, around 12:00 PM, a battle ensued between Minbu District forces and over 300 junta troops comprising soldiers from Kalay Light Infantry Battalions (253, 254, 255), Pyu Sawhti militias, and combined units stationed in Pwint Phyu and Nge Phe.
The clash occurred between Ma De and Pyuboke Lay villages, where resistance forces ambushed and launched a coordinated attack. At least 15 junta soldiers were killed, and more than 20 sustained injuries.
The mission, titled "Anyar Nyi Naung Operation 2/2025," claimed the lives of two brave resistance fighters.
The operation was carried out with the participation of Minbu District Battalion No. 4, Pauk/Mying Joint Task Force (Pa Ka Pha), Young Force (PKU), Earthquake Defence Force (PKU), Joker (Covert Unit), and Mying (Pa Ka Pha) Drone Unit.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 3. Over 50 Junta Troops Killed, 20 Injured in Southern Military Region
On February 7, Radio NUG reported that in the first week of February, the People's Defence Forces (PDF) and allied groups, including KNU/KNLA, BPLA, and FFD, launched 18 attacks in the Southern Military Region.
These engagements resulted in over 50 junta casualties and at least 20 injuries.
On February 1, the resistance forces seized a strategic base in Maeplae, Bilin Township, capturing weapons, ammunition, and 27 junta personnel.
This victory was achieved by combined forces, including Southern Military Region Division 2, Strategy 27 Battalion Units, Naga Phyu Task Force, Taung Nyo Task Force, LDF, and People's Defence Force (Pa Ka Pha), along with allied groups such as KNLA, BPLA, FFD, and drone units.
Additionally, during the week, four PDF members were reported killed in action, and 18 others sustained injuries.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 4. Two Wanpalu Troops Personnel, Including a Unit Commander, Killed in Moe Bye Battle
February 8 | Radio NUG
In a clash between the Military Council troops and resistance forces near the frontlines of Moe Bye, Karenni State, the Wanpalu Troop lost two members — a unit commander and a soldier, according to reports.
The deceased were identified as Ko Ko, the unit commander, and Galbert, a soldier of the Wanpalu Troop. They reportedly perished on February 6 during the Moe Bye battlefield encounter, and their funeral service was held on February 8.
The Wanpalu Troop announced that both heroes had fulfilled their duties admirably and sacrificed their lives in defense of their homeland and nation. They have been formally recognized as martyrs and national heroes.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 5. Seven Civilians Injured Due to Junta Attacks in KNU-Controlled Thaton District
February 8 | Radio NUG
The Karen National Union (KNU) reported that airstrikes, drone assaults, and heavy artillery shelling conducted by the Military Council in KNU-controlled Thaton District injured seven civilians.
Between 2:00 AM and 3:30 AM on February 7, the Military Council's Y-12 fighter jets conducted six rounds of airstrikes targeting the villages of Natgyi and Ashu Chaung under Shwelaung Inn in Bilin Township.
Additionally, at 7:35 AM on February 1, the 310 Battalion of the junta stationed in Kyaikto Township launched a heavy artillery attack on a location in Khawrae Village, injuring two plantation workers (one male, one female).
Later, at 11:30 AM, the 207 Infantry Battalion carried out a drone strike in the same area, followed by another bombing at 5:07 PM, reportedly injuring five civilians.
Furthermore, on January 31 at 7:00 AM, five makeshift suicide drones launched by the Kamamaung-based troops attacked the village of Ta O Khi, followed by another drone assault at 4:00 PM on Daw Zan Gyi Village, Bilin Township.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 6. Residential House Destroyed by Firebomb Attack in Naung Shwe Township
February 8 | Radio NUG
On February 7 at 3:00 PM, the Military Council and its proxy militia, the PNA People's Army, shelled Re Pu Village in Naung Shwe Township from the western banks of the Sangkar Inn using incendiary bombs, according to the Inlay Human Rights Network.
Though there were no casualties, one civilian home caught fire and was completely destroyed due to the blaze.
These war reports were contributed by Min Sitt Thway and Khur Shel, Radio NUG correspondents.
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