Myanmar Military News Updates – April 30, 2025 Evening
๐ฉ๐ฉ 1. Four Civilians Killed and Religious and Civilian Structures Destroyed in Mu, Hsaw Hti, and Kyaikhto Townships Amid Junta Airstrikes and Shelling
April 30
Four civilians were killed and religious and civilian buildings were destroyed in Mu, Hsaw Hti, and Kyaikhto Townships as a result of airstrikes and artillery attacks by the military junta, the Karen National Union (KNU) Central Committee announced today, April 30.
According to the statement, the attacks occurred in Mu and Hsaw Hti Townships—areas under KNU administrative control—where the junta carried out repeated aerial bombings and artillery strikes. These assaults resulted in the deaths of four innocent civilians, the destruction of one Buddhist monastery, and damage to four civilian homes.
On April 28 at around 11:00 a.m., junta aircraft launched aerial bombings targeting several villages in Mu Township, including Noklau, East Taung Su, West Taung Su, Notawtar, Sipawpaw, Tamakaw, Yan Myo Aung, Naung Kone, Yintaitkone, Nganwar Seik, Anyarsu, Ye Le Karen, and Ywar Gyi Inn. A 27-year-old man from Ywar Gyi Inn Village was killed in the attack.
Earlier that morning, at approximately 10:30 a.m., junta aircraft also bombed Kanyin Taing Village in Mu Township. The airstrike killed two women and one man, while a one-year-eight-month-old girl and a 35-year-old man were injured. Four homes were destroyed in the attack.
Similarly, on April 28, the junta repeatedly launched airstrikes and heavy artillery bombardments on multiple villages in Hsaw Hti Township, including Kyun Chaung, Lay Lan Sone, Shan Ywar, Chaytawyar, Nyaung Che Htauk, and Thayetthamin. As a result, a Buddhist monastery in Thayetthamin Village was hit and destroyed, according to the KNU’s statement.
In Kyaikhto Township, another KNU-controlled area, junta forces also conducted artillery attacks, injuring two civilians and destroying around 100 rubber trees.
Earlier on April 24, between 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., junta artillery unit No. 310, based in the area, fired approximately nine rounds into Khweya Yar and Kyauk Phon Gyi villages in the absence of any ongoing combat. Two civilians from Khweya Yar Village were injured.
Furthermore, on March 27 at around 10:00 p.m., the junta air force dropped a bomb into a rubber plantation owned by U Win Htun near Shwe Khae Yoe Village in Pyin Ka Toe Kone region. Approximately 100 rubber trees were destroyed in that attack.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 2. Over 20 Junta Soldiers Killed in Ambushes on Advancing Columns in Yaysagyo Township
April 30
More than 20 junta soldiers were killed and over 30 wounded in a series of ambushes on military columns advancing into Yaysagyo Township, Magway Region, over a two-day period, according to a statement released by the Yaysagyo Joint Forces.
The junta columns, consisting of over 250 troops from Pakokku and Yaysagyo directions, launched an offensive toward Kyu Ywar Village in Yaysagyo Township at around 4:00 a.m. on April 20.
At around 9:00 a.m. the same day, the advancing column moved from Kyu Ywar toward Balabat Village, where it was intercepted by Yaysagyo Joint Forces. A firefight ensued, lasting approximately 20 minutes.
Following the clash, the junta troops retreated into Kyu Ywar Village but re-emerged around 12:30 p.m., prompting a second engagement with the resistance fighters before the junta forces once again retreated into the village.
On April 21, junta forces stationed in Kyu Ywar launched a full-scale offensive toward Balabat Village, triggering a two-hour battle with the Yaysagyo Joint Forces and allied revolutionary units.
As a result of the intense fighting, over 20 junta soldiers were killed and more than 30 wounded. The bodies of the dead soldiers were reportedly transported back toward Pakokku using three-wheeled vehicles.
According to the Yaysagyo Joint Forces, revolutionary fighters were eventually forced to tactically withdraw due to overwhelming firepower from both ground forces and aerial assaults by the junta.
The resistance forces involved in the operation included the Yaysagyo Joint Forces, Pakokku District Battalions 2, 3, and 10; Yaysagyo Township People's Security Organization; Pakokku Township People's Defense Force; Kamma Joint Forces; Borderless PDF; A May Let Yone Pyaw Kyarr Forces; Daung Nyi Naung; and Wolf Brothers Burma Revolution Ranger.
During the engagements, one resistance fighter named Myint Myat Swa from the Yaysagyo Joint Forces was killed and three others were wounded.
The retreating junta troops subsequently burned down the entire Balabat Village before withdrawing from the area on April 22.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 3. Two Days of Consecutive Attacks on Military Column Departing from Ngazun Police Station Result in Five Junta Troops Killed, Two Captured Alive
April 30
According to local resistance forces, revolutionary troops carried out two consecutive days of attacks on a military column that departed from Ngazun Township Police Station in Mandalay Region and was advancing toward Nyaung-U, Myingyan, and Taungtha. The clashes resulted in five junta troops killed, including a police sergeant, and two others captured alive.
The military column, composed of approximately 120 troops—including soldiers, police officers, and Pyusawhti militia—departed from Ngazun Police Station and encamped at Tapyar and Tanda villages on April 26. On the morning of April 27, as they advanced toward Taungkhamaung Village, a clash broke out with joint revolutionary forces.
On the morning of April 27, Popa Guerrilla Force (PGF) and the 21 Bagan Force ambushed an advance unit of the junta column, engaging in a firefight that lasted around 90 minutes. The revolutionary troops were forced to retreat after running out of ammunition.
Subsequently, additional allied forces from Bagan Bilu and other allied units arrived and launched a second wave of attacks that lasted approximately 30 minutes. However, the revolutionary forces had to withdraw again due to aerial support provided to the junta troops.
It was reported that after the revolutionary troops retreated, the junta forces entered Taungkhamaung Village and set fire to civilian homes.
On April 28, the same junta column advanced toward Htaukshar Village in Kyaukpadaung Township. From 9 a.m. to around 4 p.m., PGF and allied forces conducted nearly a full day of ambushes. In response to significant casualties, the junta launched six rounds of airstrikes—three around 2 p.m. and another three around 4 p.m.
According to the statement issued by the revolutionary forces, over the course of these two days of clashes, they seized five enemy bodies, reported 43 junta troops injured, and captured two soldiers alive as prisoners of war. Among the wounded was a commanding officer who sustained critical injuries.
Captured equipment included two M-22 rifles, one piece of heavy equipment, three hand grenades, four walkie-talkies, eighty 7.62mm bullets, and other related supplies. One revolutionary fighter sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
The military column advancing toward Nyaung-U, Myingyan, and Taungtha was jointly attacked by Popa Guerrilla Force (PGF), Bagan Bilu Force, 21 Bagan, Myingyan District Battalion 3, Nyaung-U District Battalion 4, Daung Yin Thway Force, Nyaung-U District Pa Ka Pha, Moe Ma Kha Guerrilla Force, Galon Guerrilla Force, Yan Kyi Aung Force, Man Be Khine People’s Defense Force, and the Scorpions People’s Defense Force.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 4. TRI Strategic Commander and Public Relations Office Provide Emergency Aid for the Second Time to Island Villages in Singu Township
April 30
The TRI Strategic Commander and the Public Relations Department have provided a second round of emergency assistance—consisting of 10 million MMK in cash and essential daily supplies—to island villages in Singu Township, according to received reports.
On April 29, coordination discussions were also held to offer necessary assistance for physical and mental health support and for reconstruction efforts in the area.
This donation effort falls under TRI’s "From the People, For the People" initiative, in collaboration with domestic and international donors and civil society organizations. The program aims to deliver timely and targeted support to people affected by war, natural disasters, or other emergencies.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 5. Three Junta Conscripts from Infantry Units in Yesagyo Defect to the Resistance with Weapons and Ammunition
April 30
According to a statement issued today by the Southern YSO ODF, three newly conscripted soldiers from junta infantry units in Yesagyo Township, Magway Region, have defected to the resistance, bringing weapons and ammunition with them. They were awarded cash rewards in recognition of their defection.
Ko Aung Maung, a spokesperson from the Southern YSO ODF, stated that the three defectors had been forcibly conscripted under the junta’s conscription law and had been assigned to Infantry Battalions 256, 257, and 258 based in Yesagyo Township.
Private Chit San from Infantry Battalion 257 defected on April 24, bringing along one MA-1 rifle. On April 25, Private Myint Sein from Infantry Battalion 256 defected with 500 rounds of 5.56mm ammunition, although unarmed. On April 26, Private Sithu Kyaw from Infantry Battalion 258 defected with two hand grenades, three boxes of 5.55mm bullets, and 102 rounds of 5.56mm ammunition, though also unarmed.
The three defectors were awarded monetary rewards of MMK 3.5 million, 1 million, and 1 million respectively and were relocated to areas of their choice, the Southern YSO ODF announced.
These defections reportedly occurred following the junta’s arson attacks that burned down BVL Village in Yesagyo Township over a span of two consecutive days.
These reports were provided by Radio NUG correspondent Ko Khant and Tharki.
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