Military News Updates – April 01, 2025 Morning
๐ฉ๐ฉ 1. Military Junta Bombs Naung Cho Amid Earthquake Crisis
As Myanmar faces a humanitarian crisis caused by the recent earthquake, the military junta launched an airstrike on Naung Cho Township, located in northern Shan State and controlled by the Ta'ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), according to a statement from PSLF/TNLA.
On March 31, at approximately 10:10 AM, the junta deployed a drone carrying a 120mm bomb to attack Kyauk Kyan Village. Similarly, on March 28, at around 1:05 PM, a junta fighter jet dropped two 250-pound bombs on Naung Lin Village, damaging two schools and three civilian houses.
Despite the military junta’s announcement of a national mourning period from March 31 to April 6 in response to the earthquake, it has continued targeting civilians with airstrikes.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 2. Military Junta Bombs and Burns Down Earthquake-Affected Village
The junta bombed and subsequently set fire to Ywar Thit Kone Village, which was already devastated by the earthquake, in Pauk Township, Magway Region.
On March 30, at around 10:30 AM, a military helicopter conducted the bombing, followed by ground troops who entered the village and set houses ablaze, according to local reports. The attack resulted in the complete destruction of nearly all houses in the village, which had around 100 households.
Additionally, during the March 28 earthquake, the village monastery and several homes were already damaged. As of the evening of March 30, junta forces remained stationed near Ywar Thit Kone, causing distress among displaced residents who are now in urgent need of assistance.
The abbot of Aung Chan Thar Monastery and Phyu Sin Metta Orphanage has appealed through DVB News for emergency aid for those fleeing both the earthquake and military violence. Meanwhile, on March 31, at around 6:00 AM, the junta carried out approximately eight airstrikes on Tanyoung Village, located in Salin Township.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 3. Thai MP Questions Junta’s Continued Airstrikes Amid Earthquake Disaster
Thai MP Kanwee Sibsan from the Fair Party raised concerns over Myanmar’s military junta continuing airstrikes across various regions despite the earthquake crisis.
He wrote on social media, "While people in parts of Myanmar, Thailand, and China are grappling with the aftermath of a massive earthquake, how is the Myanmar military still managing to carry out airstrikes across multiple regions?"
Reports indicate that since the March 28 earthquake, the junta has intensified airstrikes in Magway, Kachin, Shan, Kayah, Karen, and Bago Regions. The attacks have persisted daily, leading many to speculate that the military will continue its offensive.
"In such a severe humanitarian crisis, immediate measures must be taken to halt ongoing conflicts and military operations in Myanmar," MP Kanwee stated. He also emphasized that while Thailand has already dispatched emergency response teams to assist earthquake victims, this opportunity should be used to press the Myanmar junta to cease military offensives immediately.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 4. Junta Conducts Airstrikes in Seven States and Regions Amid Earthquake Crisis
According to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP), despite the ongoing natural disaster, the junta continued airstrikes in multiple locations on March 28. These include:
- Chaung-U Township in Sagaing Region,
- Bhamo Township in Kachin State,
- Naung Cho Township in Shan State,
- Pauk Township in Magway Region,
- Kyaukpyu Township in Rakhine State,
- Phyu Township in Bago Region, and
- Several areas in Karen State.
The airstrikes resulted in extensive damage to civilian homes and businesses, with reports of casualties. Additionally, communication disruptions due to damaged infrastructure have made it difficult to assess the full extent of the destruction on the ground.
Furthermore, there is growing concern over the situation in prisons located in earthquake-affected areas. The junta has yet to provide any official statements regarding the condition of inmates, leaving families deeply worried about their safety.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 5. Military Junta Intensifies Offensives with Airstrikes on Bhamo and Laiza
Despite Myanmar's ongoing earthquake crisis, the military junta has escalated its offensives by launching airstrikes on Bhamo and Laiza, according to Colonel Naw Bu, the spokesperson for the Kachin Independence Army (KIA), in a statement to Mizzima News.
On March 30, the junta carried out an airstrike on Bhamo using a fighter jet. Later that night, at approximately 11:45 PM, it deployed suicide drones to attack areas near Laiza. Additionally, near Waingmaw Township, the junta’s Infantry Battalion 58 has been conducting ground offensives, intensifying clashes in the region.
Expressing deep sorrow for the civilian casualties caused by the earthquake, the Kachin Independence Organization (KIO) issued a statement on March 30, pledging to provide all possible assistance for reconstruction efforts and humanitarian aid, in solidarity with the Kachin people.
In contrast, the National Unity Government (NUG) declared a temporary ceasefire from March 30 to April 12 to facilitate humanitarian relief for earthquake victims. However, the junta has continued its military operations, including both airstrikes and ground assaults, disregarding the ceasefire initiative.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 6. Military Junta Shells Kyaukpyu, Killing a Monk and a Civilian
A military junta naval vessel shelled Zin Chaung Kon Bwe Village in Kyaukpyu Township, Rakhine State, resulting in the deaths of a Buddhist monk and a civilian, according to Arakan Princess Media.
On March 31, at approximately 9:00 AM, three artillery shells were fired from a junta navy warship stationed near Wa Net Chwin Village in Minbya Township, targeting Zin Chaung Kon Bwe Village. The attack killed 32-year-old monk Ashin Aditsa and a civilian named U Ba Jan, estimated to be around 30 years old. Additionally, seven others, including a senior monk and a young child, sustained serious injuries.
Furthermore, on the night of March 30, the junta carried out a drone strike on Kulabar Village in Kyaukpyu Township. At approximately 7:20 PM, a drone dropped two bombs, destroying a house and a shop. Fortunately, no civilian casualties were reported in this attack.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 7. PDF Units Provide Humanitarian Aid and Medical Assistance in Earthquake-Affected Areas
In response to the earthquake disaster, the People's Defense Force (PDF) has been actively involved in humanitarian efforts, including food distribution in affected regions, according to the Ministry of Defense of the National Unity Government (NUG).
Additionally, medical assistance has been provided by the PDF’s Battalion 1222 TRI Formation in earthquake-stricken areas, ensuring that injured civilians receive necessary treatment.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 8. Over 100 Deaths Reported at SAC Military Bases in Naypyidaw Due to Earthquake
More than 100 junta personnel have reportedly died within military bases in Naypyidaw due to the earthquake, according to CDM (Civil Disobedience Movement) Colonel Zin Yaw.
He stated, "The total death toll within the military bases in Naypyidaw has surpassed 100. At Deputy Commander Soe Win’s reserve force, Infantry Battalion 303, six soldiers have been confirmed dead, while 27 others are critically injured. Meanwhile, at Infantry Battalion 305, which serves as Min Aung Hlaing’s personal security unit, all administrative offices and residential buildings have collapsed, forcing officers to conduct operations under trees."
Additionally, approximately 50% of the junta's General Headquarters has been left in a dire state, with personnel sleeping and eating on the ground due to the destruction.
Reports suggest that the widespread structural collapse in Naypyidaw’s military compounds was primarily caused by the use of substandard cement in construction.
The news reports above were provided by Radio NUG correspondents Min Thihan and Min Sitt Thway.
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