Military News Updates – March 20, 2025 Morning
๐ฉ๐ฉ 1. Shan South PDF Holds 4th Anniversary Memorial for Fallen Heroes
The Shan South Special Task Force (P.3-9702) has announced that they held a memorial ceremony marking the 4th anniversary of the fallen heroes who lost their lives when the military junta brutally cracked down on demonstrators in Aung Pan Township.
The commemoration event was held on March 19 at 10:00 AM at a base of the Shan South Special Task Force (P.3-9702). The ceremony honored the sacrifices of those who gave their lives and limbs in the Spring Revolution in pursuit of justice, freedom, and democracy. To pay tribute to the fallen heroes, the attendees lowered the flag to half-mast as a sign of respect.
During the event, attendees expressed words of remembrance for both the fallen comrades and those still engaged in the battle. Additionally, GRST leader and poet Thaw Ka Chyo recited a poem in honor of the fallen. The event concluded with the taking of commemorative photographs and was successfully wrapped up.
Participants included members of the Shan South Special Task Force, guerrilla forces from Aung Pan, special operations units, SSLRU troops, KNSA Scorpion Battalion members, and key figures such as U Aung Thein from the New Society Democratic Party, Ko Taw Kho Gyi from GRST, and Ko Tha Thakin from People’s Defense Logistics (Myanmar). Invited guests also attended the memorial.
March 19, 2025, marks the fourth anniversary of the tragic day in 2021 when the military junta ruthlessly suppressed and fired upon civilians of all backgrounds and religions in Aung Pan Township, resulting in multiple deaths.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 2. Junta Troops Burn and Destroy Ngataraw Village in Yesagyo Township
The Yesagyo Township Info Committee has reported that the military junta launched an attack on Ngataraw Village, Yesagyo Township, Pakokku District, Magway Region, shelling the village with heavy and small arms before setting houses ablaze.
The same junta troops that burned down Bisetkone Village the previous day advanced into Ngataraw Village at around 6:30 AM on March 19, firing heavy and small weapons. By approximately 8:30 AM, they had set civilian homes on fire while continuing to fire indiscriminately with their guns.
As a result of the junta’s assault, thousands of local residents from nearby villages were forced to flee their homes in search of safety.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 3. At Least Five Killed in Guerrilla Attack on Three Police Vehicles on Yangon-Mandalay Expressway
People’s Defense Forces (PDF) launched an ambush on three police vehicles traveling from Mandalay to Meiktila on the Yangon-Mandalay Expressway, resulting in the deaths of at least five junta personnel, according to Battalion (4-10) of Myingyan District.
The attack took place around Milepost 319 on March 19 at approximately 11:00 AM. The operation was carried out by Battalion (4) and Battalion (10) of Myingyan District, in coordination with Pa Ka Pha troops from Myittha Township. The PDFs engaged in close-range combat, targeting one police truck and two civilian vehicles carrying junta security personnel.
The ensuing firefight lasted about 40 minutes as the police and security forces attempted to retaliate. At least five police personnel were killed, with many others wounded, according to eyewitnesses.
The revolutionary forces successfully withdrew without suffering any casualties. The clash caused roadblocks for nearly an hour, forcing some civilian vehicles to turn back.
The Natogyi People’s Defense Force (Battalion 4-10) had previously issued a public advisory in December, urging travelers to avoid unnecessary trips along the Yangon-Mandalay Expressway, especially at night. They also advised travelers to halt their vehicles and seek shelter in safe locations during ongoing clashes.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 4. Drone Strike Targets Pyu Saw Htee Leader’s House in Lapan Village, Waw Township
On March 18 at 6:30 PM, the Taung Nyo Battalion and Pa Ka Pha joint forces launched a drone strike on the residence of Aung Gyi, a Pyu Saw Htee leader, in Lapan Village, Waw Township, where junta soldiers were stationed, according to a statement from the Taung Nyo military column.
The attack reportedly resulted in the deaths of three junta soldiers, with another three sustaining severe injuries.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 5. BPLA to Continue Recruiting New Soldiers
The Burma People's Liberation Army (BPLA) has announced that it will continue recruiting new soldiers.
"In the past, we could only conduct three training sessions per year, depending on our available funds. However, due to the ongoing recruitment efforts for new battles, we will be expanding our training programs, which will require increased financial resources," the statement said.
Recently, in celebration of BPLA’s fourth anniversary, a campaign was launched to secure enough recruits to form a complete training batch.
"Setting up a military training course requires extensive preparations. This includes covering recruitment expenses, stockpiling rations for the training period, providing military and civilian supplies for trainees and instructors, and maintaining training grounds and shooting ranges. Given these needs, we are calling on our supporters to contribute whatever they can as a token of solidarity on BPLA's anniversary to help fund these training programs," the statement further explained.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 6. Over 900 Cases of Forced Conscription Reported Across Myanmar Within a Year
The National Youth Congress - Myanmar has reported that, over the past year, more than 900 cases of forced conscription, abduction, and coercion into military service have been recorded across the country, affecting over 17,000 young people, including teenagers.
Alongside the military junta, certain pro-junta militias and other armed groups have also been using various means to forcibly recruit young people to fill their ranks.
The report also suggests that the actual number of cases could be significantly higher than currently documented. The organization urges young people in different regions to report cases of forced conscription occurring in their areas to ensure broader awareness and documentation.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 7. 50 Civilians Killed in Sagaing Region by Junta Forces, Majority in Airstrikes
According to data compiled by the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP), 50 civilians—including 27 women and 23 men—were killed in Sagaing Region between January 1 and March 19, 2025, as a result of junta-led violence.
Among these, the largest number of casualties (38 deaths) resulted from airstrikes carried out by junta forces.
On March 16, around 10 PM, the junta conducted an air raid on Sinku Village in Sagaing Township, despite no ongoing battles in the area. Bombs were dropped directly onto residential homes, killing four civilians:
U Mya Thaung (elderly man)
Daw Kyi Kyi (elderly woman)
An unidentified young woman
An infant
These reports were compiled and submitted by Radio NUG correspondents Min Thihan, Min Sitt Thway, and Khur Shel.
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