Myanmar Military News Updates – May 01, 2025 Morning
๐ฉ๐ฉ 1. Junta's Southern Regional Military Headquarters Attacked with 107mm Short-Range Rockets
The Southern Regional Military Headquarters of the junta, located in Taungoo Township, Bago Region, was attacked with 107mm short-range rockets, according to a statement released by the Brave Warriors for Myanmar (BWM).
The attack took place at 1:37 AM on April 30, when eight 107mm rockets were fired at the Southern Command compound. All eight rockets reportedly struck their intended targets successfully.
The operation was led and coordinated by BWM in collaboration with the Mountain Knight Civilian Defense Force (MKCDF), the Anti-Coup People’s Liberation Force (ACPLF), and the Northern Than Taung Special Region Group.
The Southern Command (commonly known as “TaPaKha”) plays a key role in overseeing junta military operations in Bago Region, northern Karen State, and surrounding border areas. Additionally, following the destruction of Naypyidaw’s military headquarters due to an earthquake, senior officials from Naypyidaw’s military commands have reportedly relocated and are now stationed at the Southern Command, according to BWM’s Mission 35 team.
BWM further stated that investigations are ongoing to assess casualties and damage inside the compound, and timely updates will be released accordingly.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 2. SSPP and MNDAA to Hold Central-Level Talks Over Military Tensions
The Shan State Progress Party/Shan State Army (SSPP/SSA) announced that it will hold high-level central talks with the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) to address ongoing military tensions between the two forces.
The statement highlighted that the SSPP and MNDAA have maintained an alliance for over a decade. However, tensions arose during the second phase of Operation 1027 due to MNDAA’s inadequate formal communication when traversing SSPP-controlled territories and weak linguistic coordination between field units.
As a result, on April 28 and 29, at least 24 violent skirmishes and eight military clashes occurred between the two sides, including incidents of arrests, assaults, and confrontations, with casualties reported on both ends.
On April 29 at around 10:00 AM, a two-hour-long clash broke out near Tin Hine and Hoo Mi villages in Thibaw Township. Later, around 3:00 PM, MNDAA forces launched an assault on SSPP’s Sein Kyaung base, leading to a firefight with confirmed casualties.
Currently, MNDAA troops have been reinforcing positions in areas with SSPP/SSA military presence, including Narnan, Nat Taw, Khone Nan Phaw, Tin Hine, Sin Kyauk, Na Tount, Na Ma Khaw, and Pharsay (Thibaw Township), where military tension remains high.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 3. One Killed, Four Injured by Landmines and Unexploded Ordnance in Ta’ang Region in April
In areas under the control of the Palaung State Liberation Front/Ta’ang National Liberation Army (PSLF/TNLA) in northern Shan State, one civilian was killed and four others were injured by landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO) during the month of April.
On April 16, U Htun Htun (aged 50) from Ton Sint Village, Thibaw Township, stepped on a landmine while bird-hunting near the junta’s former Infantry Battalion 23 base, resulting in the loss of one of his legs.
On April 18, in Man Kan Village, Lwel Lin Sub-township of Mone Ywa Township, a 45-year-old man named U Khan Sar was killed, and his 18-year-old son Mai Aung Sar was injured when a UXO exploded after they picked it up.
On April 20, in Lone Tauk Village, Namhsan Township, two siblings—eight-year-old Maung Kyi Sin and five-year-old Ma Thiri Ratana Htun—found a hand grenade and were playing with it when it exploded, leaving both children severely injured.
In March, two civilians were also killed and one was injured due to landmines previously planted by junta forces in the region.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 4. Junta Troop Convoy Ambushed in Kyaukpadaung; Heavy Casualties Reported, Two Captured
A joint column of junta military, police, and pro-junta militias from Nyaung-U and Ngathayauk Townships was ambushed near Kyaukpadaung, resulting in heavy casualties and the capture of two junta soldiers, according to the Nyaung-U Township People’s Defense Force (PDF).
The convoy, which had departed on April 26, was ambushed on the morning of April 28 near Htauk Sha Village in Kyaukpadaung Township. The column commander was reportedly wounded, and the troops scattered and fled in disarray.
The engagement resulted in approximately 43 junta casualties. Two junta soldiers were captured alive, and the resistance forces seized two M-22 rifles, ammunition, and other military equipment.
This operation was jointly carried out by Bagan Pyilu Force, Popa Production and Guerrilla Force (PPGF), Battalion 5 of Nyaung-U District, Battalion 3 of Myingyan District, Yan Gyi Aung PDF (Nyaung-U Township Pa Ka Pha), 21 Bagan PDF, Moe Ma Kha Underground Force, Daung Yin Thway Force, Galon Guerrilla Force, Man Bakhine PDF, Scorpions People Defense Force, and the Pa Ka Pha of Nyaung-U District.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 5. Three junta soldiers killed in surprise attack on Pyu leader’s patrol vehicle in Launglon
A surprise attack was carried out on a junta patrol unit travelling in a vehicle belonging to a Pyu Saw Htee leader in Launglon Township, Tanintharyi Region, according to a statement from the Launglon People’s Defence Force (LLPDF).
The attack occurred around 1:00 p.m. on April 28, when a joint resistance force ambushed the junta troops who were patrolling in a vehicle owned by Pyu Saw Htee leader Min Thein. Three junta soldiers were killed, two others sustained serious injuries, and the vehicle was completely destroyed.
The ambush was jointly carried out by Launglon Pa Ka Pha, the Federal Dhuwan Kyarr Force, and Dauna Column-7, according to reports.
Launglon Pa Ka Pha described Min Thein and his group as a terrorist outfit that has been involved in abducting civilians from Launglon town for ransom, conducting forced military recruitment, extortion, armed robbery, and various other criminal activities.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 6. Warning issued to civilians in western Bago’s Tharyarwaddy District to remain alert for airstrikes and dig bomb shelters
The No. 3 Battalion based in Tharyarwaddy District, western Bago Region, issued a seven-point public notice on April 30 urging civilians across the district’s eight townships to take precautions against potential airstrikes.
The notice calls on local residents to remain constantly alert to the threat of air attacks, to stay informed about aerial operations, and to construct solid bomb shelters. It also encourages mutual protection and support among community members.
Additionally, the public is advised to temporarily avoid living in or traveling through areas near recent battle zones, villages near junta-targeted areas, and those within artillery range of junta bases.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 7. Ammunition production declines at Ka Pa Sa factories west of the Irrawaddy River
Military production at the Ka Pa Sa (Defence Industries) factories located between Magway and Bago Regions, on the western bank of the Irrawaddy River, has declined significantly due to intensified clashes with revolutionary forces led by the Arakan Army (AA), according to military sources.
Transport and communication difficulties—caused by road blockages—have disrupted supply chains between factories. Security issues, the need to reinforce frontlines, and personnel shortages at the facilities have also led to reduced focus on arms production.
Ka Pa Sa Factory No. 14 in Ngaphe Township, Magway Region, is reported to have completely halted production. Although ammunition from the 2024 production run is still in use, output at Factory Nos. 9 and 6 has also declined as security priorities take precedence.
Reports further indicate that the AA and allied forces may be preparing for renewed attacks on Ka Pa Sa factories located in the western part of Bago Region.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 8. Soldier defects and surrenders at No. 5 Battalion in Minbu District
Private Ko Saing Saing (ID: PS/140643), a soldier from Light Infantry Battalion 255 under the Pakokku-based Military Operations Command 101, has defected and surrendered himself to No. 5 Battalion in Minbu District.
He was forcibly conscripted in Amarapura Township and underwent six months of military training in Hopin Township. While serving at LIB-255 in Salin, he reportedly endured abuse, coercion, and violence within the military and fled due to forced recruitment against his will.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 9. 5.59 million WY meth pills seized in Mu Yu Hta area near Thaungyin River
On April 27, 2025, at around 7:45 a.m., the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA), under the Karen National Union (KNU), seized 5,590,000 tablets (5.59 million pills) of WY methamphetamine, packaged in 599 bundles, in the Mu Yu Hta area along the Thaungyin River.
The KNU’s Anti-Narcotics and Anti-Human Trafficking Committee and the Karen National Police Force (KNPF) are investigating the case. Further action will be taken in accordance with the KNU's revolutionary laws, according to an official KNU statement.
These news reports were provided by Radio NUG correspondents Min Sitt Thway and Khur Shel.
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