Military News Updates – March 08, 2025 Evening
๐ฉ๐ฉ 1. KIA and Allied Forces Launch Simultaneous Assault on Bhamo SAC-21 Headquarters, LIB-47, and University Campus
March 8
In an effort to fully capture Bhamo, including the No. 21 Military Operations Command (MOC-21) headquarters, the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and its allied forces have been conducting an offensive, according to local sources.
The KIA-led forces initiated their Bhamo offensive on December 4, 2024, and after three months of intense clashes, fighting remains fierce, particularly on the morning of March 8. Reports indicate that a coordinated assault is being carried out on MOC-21, the Bhamo University campus, and Light Infantry Battalion (LIB) 47, leading to intensified battles.
As Bhamo is the second-largest city in Kachin State, the military junta has been defending it fiercely with airstrikes, prolonging the conflict. In addition to ongoing aerial attacks, the junta also launched four airstrikes on Sinkong village in Bhamo Township on March 6, according to a March 7 statement from KIA’s Information Department.
These airstrikes injured six civilians and destroyed numerous homes, the report confirmed.
Moreover, the military junta has not only targeted active battle zones but has also been bombing non-combat areas, including towns and villages. In response, the KIA has urged civilians to take security precautions, including digging trenches for protection.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 2. Resistance Forces Target Military Junta’s X-Ray Checkpoint in Waw Township with Short-Range Missiles
March 8
A military checkpoint equipped with an X-ray scanning system along the Yangon-Mawlamyine Highway in Waw Township, Bago Region, was attacked with short-range missiles on the morning of March 8, according to local reports.
At dawn, resistance forces launched three 107mm short-range missiles at the junta’s X-ray checkpoint near Nyaungkhar Shay Junction along the highway. A representative from Waw Township’s People’s Defense Organization confirmed that damage was likely due to the strike.
According to ground reports, two missiles landed and exploded near the scanning system, while one landed in a nearby field. However, the full extent of the damage remains unverified.
Following the attack, the Bago District Police Chief, a senior junta officer, personally inspected the site, and reports suggest that resistance fighters successfully retreated without casualties.
A resistance fighter involved in the attack stated that the checkpoint was specifically targeted because it had been a major obstacle for revolutionary forces.
The X-ray checkpoint at Nyaungkhar Shay Junction has gained notoriety since the military coup for its strict inspections of cargo and passenger vehicles, making it a key target for resistance forces. This marks the first successful attack on this particular checkpoint.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 3. Over 15,000 Civilians Flee as Junta’s Advancing Troops Torch Villages in Ye-U and Mawlaik Border Areas
March 8
In Magway Region’s Ye-U Township and Sagaing Region’s Mawlaik Township, junta forces have launched a ground offensive, torching villages and forcing over 15,000 civilians to flee, according to the Mawlaik Township Public Defense and Security Organization.
A column of around 80 junta troops from Ye-U launched a large-scale attack on March 2, using heavy artillery and drone strikes to storm Myay Soon Village. The strikes set fire to two homes in Sin Chay Yar Village, destroying seven motorcycles, according to reports.
On March 3, junta forces burned Myay Soon Village for a second time, followed by a third wave of arson on March 4, after reinforcements of 60 additional troops arrived.
On March 5, junta forces raided and torched Zayat Ni Village, destroying civilian homes. By March 7, they had also set fire to Thakhawng Lay Village.
According to the Yesagyo Township Information Committee, the advancing junta troops executed five elderly civilians in Myay Soon Village.
Due to the escalating violence, civilians from the following villages in Ye-U and Mawlaik townships have been forced to flee:
Ye-U Township: Myay Soon, Sin Chay Yar, Malaka Chan, Shwe Hlan, Ywa Thit, Thakhawng Gyi, Zayat Ni, Thakhawng Lay, Phon Buu
Mawlaik Township: Myit Son, Ngar Yant O, Min Hla, Pan Nyo, Nyaung Kar Yar
Thousands of displaced villagers remain in hiding as junta forces continue their scorched-earth campaign in the region.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 4. Airstrikes in Kawkareik Administered Area Kill Three Civilians, Injure Two, and Destroy Eight Houses
March 8
The Karen National Union (KNU) reported today, March 8, that airstrikes conducted by the terrorist military council in the Kawkareik-administered areas of Le Do and Muu Townships resulted in the deaths of three innocent civilians, injuries to two others, and the destruction of eight houses.
A fighter jet from Taungoo Air Base carried out a bombing raid on Kyauk Kyipauk Village in Muu Township at approximately 2:00 PM on March 6, killing a 63-year-old woman, injuring two other women aged 15 and 24, and destroying one house.
Additionally, at 2:05 PM, the terrorist military launched another bombing raid on Makyitaung Village in Muu Township, killing a 53-year-old woman and a 55-year-old man. The attack destroyed six houses, one of which was completely burned down. At 2:15 PM, the junta forces followed up with rocket attacks.
On March 5, at 6:46 PM, the military also launched an airstrike on Innet Village in Le Do Township. Although there were no reported casualties or damage, a subsequent airstrike on March 6 at 8:53 PM targeted Nyaung Pin Village, destroying one house, according to the KNU’s statement.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 5. Over 2,000 Landmines Cleared in Min Tat Town
March 8
The People’s Administration of Min Tat Township, Chin State, reported that more than 2,000 landmines planted by the terrorist military have been cleared.
During their occupation of Min Tat, junta troops planted various types of landmines not only around their military bases but also in residential areas, necessitating a large-scale demining effort.
Despite the removal of over 2,000 mines, officials warned that unexploded ordnance might still be present. Civilians returning to Min Tat are urged to avoid handling suspicious objects and to report any findings immediately to the Chin Defense Force-Min Tat or the township’s People’s Administration.
The battle for Min Tat, known as Operation CB (Chin Brothers' Offensive), began on November 9. On December 21, Chin resistance forces successfully overran Infantry Battalion 274, securing full control of the town.
Currently, the Min Tat Township People’s Administration is working to restore basic infrastructure, including road access and clean water, to facilitate the safe return of civilians.
This military report was contributed by Ko Khant, a correspondent for Radio NUG.
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