Military News Updates – March 05, 2025 Evening
๐ฉ๐ฉ 1. Airstrike by the Military Junta in Taungtha Kills Six Civilians and Destroys Homes
March 5
An airstrike by the terrorist military forces on Natsaint Village in Taungtha Township, Mandalay Region, killed six civilians and set homes ablaze, according to local residents.
On the night of March 4, at around 10:30 PM, the junta launched airstrikes without any ongoing clashes, dropping 500-pound bombs. As a result, six civilians lost their lives, around 30 houses were burned down, and many others sustained injuries, the Taungtha Public Mobilization Committee announced on March 5.
The casualties included four women, one man, and a 13-year-old boy, according to local reports.
Due to the junta’s indiscriminate airstrikes at any time, the Taungtha Public Mobilization Committee and local defense groups have urged civilians to systematically dig bomb shelters for protection.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 2. Twelve Junta Soldiers Killed and Weapons Seized in Moebye Battle
March 5
The Moebye People’s Defense Force (Moebye PDF) announced on the night of March 4 that a battle in Moebye had resulted in the deaths of twelve junta soldiers, with some weapons and ammunition seized.
The junta is conducting large-scale offensives to regain control of the Moebye-Loikaw road section, deploying heavy artillery, airstrikes, and drone attacks, leading to near-daily intense battles.
The junta has also been attacking civilian areas, including those with displaced persons, using heavy artillery and airstrikes, resulting in civilian casualties.
A major battle took place on February 27 between the junta forces and revolutionary forces, including the 1001 Moebye PDF and allied resistance groups. During this battle, twelve junta soldiers were killed, and weapons and ammunition were seized. However, the 1001 Moebye PDF’s Battalion 3 Kywe Cho unit also lost a comrade, Kyaw Naing, who sacrificed his life for the cause, according to the statement.
Currently, revolutionary forces continue to hold control over Moebye town. However, as the battle persists, military needs are increasing, and Moebye PDF has urged both domestic and international supporters to assist in any way possible.
Moebye is a strategically significant town at the gateway between Shan State and Karenni State. The junta, aiming to regain control of the town, has reinforced its troops at the 422nd Light Infantry Battalion, located just over two miles from Moebye. This has led to frequent and intense battles in the area.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 3. KIA Pushes Final Offensive to Capture Banmauk After Three Months of Fighting
March 5
The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and allied forces, after three months of battle to capture Banmauk, have successfully seized multiple junta bases and battalions, paving the way for a final offensive to fully take control of the town, according to a statement from the KIA.
The Banmauk offensive began on December 4, and as of March 4, three months have passed. The KIA Information Department announced that they have overrun several critical junta bases in Banmauk Township.
Key military installations under junta control have been seized, and currently, KIA and allied forces are fiercely fighting to capture the Regional Operation Command HQ No. 21, which oversees the entire area, according to the report.
The junta, in response, has been intensifying its defense with heavy artillery, airstrikes, and drone attacks. It has also targeted villages not involved in the fighting, resulting in extensive damage to civilian homes and buildings.
The KIA and allied forces have already taken control of key military positions, including Infantry Battalion 236, Armored Battalion 366, Steel Shield Battalion 7006, Tank Battalion 5014, Banmauk Airfield, and Engineering Battalion No. 2. However, junta headquarters such as Regional Operation Command 21 and Infantry Battalion 47 remain under junta control and are the focus of ongoing offensives.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 4. Resistance Forces Ambush a Military Convoy of Six Jianma Trucks in Monywa
March 5
A convoy of six Jianma military trucks from the junta’s Northern Regional Military Command in Monywa was ambushed by resistance forces, likely causing significant casualties among junta troops, according to Brave Heart Army (BHA).
The attack occurred on the morning of February 26, when a convoy from the Northern Regional Military Command, traveling to provide reinforcements, was intercepted by revolutionary forces. Due to internet connectivity issues and security concerns, the resistance was only able to release the report on March 4.
The convoy was ambushed near the western side of Kataikkan Village, in the vicinity of the Bodhi 1000 Monastery Zone, where revolutionary forces were also engaged in capturing the MRTV radio transmission tower. The convoy was targeted using four roadside Padeitha mines in four locations and four additional explosive devices in two locations along the Moehnyin-Bodhi road.
Following the explosion, resistance fighters engaged in close-range combat with the junta troops. Although casualties were inflicted on the junta side, the exact number remains unconfirmed.
The attack was carried out by Brave Heart Army (BHA), Golden Target Force (GTF), and Monywa Dynamite - STF, in collaboration with the No. 2 Battalion of Kyaukse District and the No. 4 Unit of the local resistance.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 5. Simultaneous Attacks on Three Junta Bases in Kyaukkyi Kill Six Soldiers, Weapons Seized
March 5
In Kyaukkyi Township, Bago Region, revolutionary forces launched simultaneous attacks on three junta bases, resulting in the deaths of six junta soldiers and the seizure of weapons and ammunition, according to the Special Commando Battalion - P2-9914.
At around 4:00 AM on March 1, resistance groups attacked three junta bases stationed in Taung Su and Tamakhaw villages, leading to casualties on the junta side, as well as injuries.
During the battle, resistance forces seized an MA-1 rifle, 525 rounds of MA ammunition, and other military equipment.
Despite the junta’s use of heavy artillery and reinforcements, the revolutionary forces successfully retreated without sustaining casualties, according to the statement.
These military reports were provided by Radio NUG correspondent Ko Khant.
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