Military News Updates – March 21, 2025 Evening
๐ฉ๐ฉ 1. Two Civilians Killed in Airstrike by Military Council in Kawkareik
March 21 – The Karen National Union (KNU) in Dooplaya District announced today that two civilians were killed in an airstrike carried out by the military council in Kawkareik Township, Dooplaya District.
According to the statement, the airstrike occurred on March 19 in the afternoon when a military council aircraft bombed Tablu Kho Khee Village, despite there being no ongoing clashes in the area.
The attack resulted in the deaths of two men, aged 36 and 30, and also caused damage to houses and other buildings in the village.
The KNU further stated that the military council has been deliberately targeting non-military sites, including religious buildings, hospitals, clinics, and schools, as well as civilian residential areas.
The military council has been conducting aerial assaults in Kawkareik, within KNU’s Brigade 6 territory, while also attacking Kyaikhto Township, located in Brigade 1 territory, using drones and heavy artillery on March 15 and 16, despite no active clashes there. Additionally, on March 17, the military shelled Kyaukkyi Township in Nyaunglebin District, Brigade 3 territory, resulting in civilian injuries and damage to homes.
According to the KNU’s central command, the military council has been striving to maintain control over Myawaddy and the Kawkareik-Myawaddy section of the Asian Highway. Amidst ongoing clashes between the military’s Aung Zeya column and the joint revolutionary forces since late February, the military has been intensifying attacks on civilian areas rather than engaging in direct combat.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 2. Resistance Forces Seize 54 Weapons from Reinforcement Column Near Inndaw
March 21 – A reinforcement column dispatched to support military troops in Inndaw was intercepted and ambushed by revolutionary forces along the Inndaw-Katha road, resulting in the disintegration of the column and the seizure of 54 weapons, according to a statement from the No. 1 Military Region released today.
The attack, which took place on March 15, targeted a reinforcement unit originating from Katha-based Infantry Battalion 309. The column was ambushed near Pinlut Village, on the outskirts of Inndaw Township, at a location between Pantawgyi and Pantawlay Hills.
The offensive was carried out by a coalition of resistance forces, including the Kachin Independence Army (KIA), Katha PDF, Katha District Battalion (1), Moe Tauk Pa Ka Pha, and Katha Township Pa Ka Pha.
The targeted military column, led by Lt. Col. Lin Htet and composed of personnel from Infantry Battalion 106, Infantry Battalion 309, and Light Infantry Battalion 6, had approximately 150 troops. During the battle, 33 junta soldiers were killed, 10 were injured, and 31 were captured.
Among the seized items were:
29 MA-1 rifles
6 MA-2 rifles
12 MA-3 rifles
3 MA-4 rifles
1 MA-11 rifle
1 MA-15 rifle
1 Anti-Drone Gun
37 MA-10 grenades
8,000 MA rifle rounds
2,000 MA-15 rounds
17 mortar shells (60mm)
113 magazines
1 Jammer backpack
1 radio communication device
1 satellite phone
12 bulletproof helmets
The No. 1 Military Region also reported that two resistance fighters were killed in the battle.
Following the defeat of the reinforcement column, the military council has been airlifting reinforcements and supplies to Katha-based Infantry Battalion 309. Between March 15 and 20, junta helicopters reportedly landed five times to transport personnel and ammunition.
The battle for Inndaw began in mid-August 2024, with the resistance forces launching an offensive to seize the town. However, the military has reinforced its defenses from the Japanese Bunker Hill area, leading to frequent clashes.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 3. CDF-Hakha Reports 52 Fallen Fighters and 183 Injured Over Four Years of Resistance
March 21 – The Chinland Defense Force-Hakha (CDF-Hakha) reported that 52 of its fighters have been killed and 183 wounded over the past four years in their resistance against the military dictatorship and efforts to establish a federal union with self-determination.
CDF-Hakha, which was formed on March 21, 2021, in response to the military coup, issued the statement on the morning of its four-year anniversary.
Since its formation, CDF-Hakha has conducted 326 battles, repelling 17 out of 19 military offensives launched against Hakha Township. Additionally, the group carried out 150 counteroffensives within Hakha and participated in eight ambushes on military columns and 12 major battles to seize enemy bases or towns.
Over the past four years, military atrocities in Hakha Township have resulted in:
23 civilian deaths
The burning of 260 civilian homes
The arbitrary arrests of over 1,000 civilians
CDF-Hakha reaffirmed its commitment to continue fighting alongside other revolutionary forces until victory is achieved. The group urged the public to remain engaged in the resistance movement.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 4. KNDF Announces Temporary Closure of Loikaw-Hsihseng Road Due to Potential Clashes
March 21
The Karenni Nationalities Defense Force (KNDF) Brigade 2 has announced a temporary closure of the Loikaw-Hsihseng Road, warning that clashes could break out at any time. The announcement, issued on March 20, urges the public to avoid using this route for safety reasons.
According to the statement, the Myanmar military junta has been actively conducting military operations along the Loikaw-Hsihseng Road using various tactics, making the security situation highly volatile. As a result, combat engagements could occur at any moment.
Due to this escalating military tension, the Loikaw-Hsihseng Road has been indefinitely closed since March 20. Both small and large vehicles, as well as travelers, are advised to suspend their journeys along this route until further notice. The KNDF also urged the public to adhere to safety warnings.
A public update will be issued when the road becomes safe for travel again. However, the KNDF emphasized that it would not be held responsible for any consequences arising from individuals failing to comply with this warning.
The junta has been reinforcing its military presence in Hsihseng, located in southern Shan State, and has been conducting aerial bombardments in the area.
Currently, there are two main routes connecting southern Shan State to Karenni State: the Hsihseng-Loikaw Road and the Pinlaung-Phekhon-Mawchi-Loikaw Road. Meanwhile, heavy clashes have been ongoing in Mobye, a key town on the second route.
In Mobye, intense battles are raging between the junta forces and revolutionary troops. The military is conducting airstrikes and deploying heavy artillery and drones, leading to widespread destruction of civilian homes on a near-daily basis, according to local sources.
This report was sent by Radio NUG correspondent Ko Khant.
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