Myanmar Military News Updates – April 30, 2025 Morning
๐ฉ๐ฉ 1. Joint Operations Announced Among Pa Ka Pha Units in Pakokku District
April 29
Radio NUG
On April 29, Pa Ka Pha (People’s Defense Forces) units based in Yesagyo, Pauk, and Myaing townships of Pakokku District, Magway Region, issued a joint statement declaring that they would begin collaborative efforts on military matters and provide mutual support based on each other’s needs.
According to sources, commanders of the township-level Pa Ka Pha units across the district recently held an on-the-ground coordination meeting. The aim was to ensure long-term solidarity and cooperation among units operating at the township, zone, battalion, ward, and village levels — whether in military affairs or in addressing mutual operational requirements.
They affirmed a shared commitment to work in unity — politically, militarily, and for regional security — in order to strengthen the revolutionary effort despite facing real and ongoing challenges on the ground.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 2. Intense Fighting Continues in Bhamo Between SAC Units (SAC-21 and LIB-47); Over 100 Family Members of SAC-21 Troops Reportedly Surrender
April 29
Radio NUG
Heavy fighting continues in Kachin State’s Bhamo, where junta forces from Strategic Command Unit 21 (SAC-21) and Light Infantry Battalion 47 (LIB-47) remain under assault, with reports emerging that over 100 military family members from SAC-21 have surrendered.
The clashes reportedly reignited on April 25 when joint forces including the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) resumed their offensive. They launched coordinated attacks against junta positions stationed at SAC-21, LIB-47, the Combined Office, the Municipal Office, Win Light Hotel, Kan Oo School, Bhamo High School No. 1, and Galaxy KTV. Fighting is described as intense.
Kachin News Group reported that the joint KIA-led forces are now conducting an offensive aimed at fully capturing SAC-21. Battles are said to have reached as far as the central command post of the battalion.
Meanwhile, the junta has been fiercely defending Bhamo using aerial bombardment, drones, and heavy artillery in an attempt to prevent the loss of the town.
Although unverified, reports surfaced on April 29 claiming that more than 100 family members from SAC-21 had surrendered to the KIA and its allied forces. Independent confirmation of this surrender has not yet been established.
The campaign to seize Bhamo began in late December 2024. During the earthquake emergency from April 2 to 22, the KIA coalition forces temporarily paused their offensive, but fighting has now resumed.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 3. Two Killed in Attack on SAC Checkpoint at Thekkaw Junction, Mawlamyine-Ye-Three Pagodas Road
April 29
Radio NUG
On April 29, revolutionary forces under the Yarmanya Column launched an attack on the Thekkaw checkpoint military outpost, located at the Mawlamyine–Ye–Three Pagodas Pass junction in Thanbyuzayat Township, Mon State.
The attack began at around 1:00 p.m., during which junta forces responded with small arms fire, including 120mm and 40mm rounds. The clash lasted approximately 10 minutes.
According to reports, two junta personnel were killed and five others seriously injured. The Yarmanya Column reported no casualties on its side.
The Yarmanya Column is a joint revolutionary force formed on January 17, 2025, by Mon resistance groups: the Mon Liberation Army (MLA), the New Mon State Party – Anti-Dictatorship (NMSP-AD), the Mon State Defense Force (MSDF), and the Mon State Revolutionary Force (MSRF).
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 4. SAC Troops Deploy 11 Chemical Gas Bombs and 26 Artillery Shells in Clash near Taung Kham Village
April 29
Radio NUG
A battle broke out near the 902nd Military Base, located close to Taung Kham Village in Naung Cho Township, on April 29. According to a statement from the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), the junta forces launched an attack using 11 chemical gas bombs and 26 rounds of 120mm heavy artillery.
From 8:00 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. on April 29, junta troops fired artillery shells from both the 902nd and 453rd military bases and also carried out airstrikes using chemical gas bombs dropped from aircraft, it was reported.
Despite the SAC (State Administration Council) having extended its ceasefire until the end of April, the military has continued reinforcing troops, launching offensive operations, and conducting airstrikes in non-combat zones within townships administered by the Palaung State Liberation Front/TNLA in northern Shan State.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 5. Two Civilians Killed, Three Injured in Y-12 Bombing of Three Villages in Kalewa Township
April 29
Radio NUG
On the afternoon of April 29, a Y-12 aircraft dropped multiple bombs on Kywe Nan, Sin Khone, and Gazet villages in Kalewa Township without any provocation, according to a statement released by the Kalewa People’s Defence Organization.
As a result of the airstrike, two civilians were killed— a 58-year-old man and a 54-year-old woman—from Kywe Nan and Gazet villages.
In addition, three individuals sustained injuries, and three homes were reported to have been damaged or destroyed.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 6. Public Alert Issued Amid Possible Military Operations in Kyunsu Township
April 29
Radio NUG
An alert has been issued to residents in Kyunsu Township, Tanintharyi Region, warning of possible military operations in the area. Locals have been advised to remain vigilant, avoid potential danger zones, and take shelter in safe locations should fighting erupt.
According to the announcement, joint operations by the Kyunsu Township People's Defence Force (Pa Ka Pha) and the Tanintharyi Township Pa Ka Pha may take place in the following villages: Mine Twe Village (under Kabin village tract), Shaungta Maw Village (under Bandane village tract), and Pae Taing, Ye Mon, Phaya Htwet, Thin Kan Shaung, and Thazin villages (under Kywe Khayan village tract).
These military updates were reported by Radio NUG correspondents Min Sitt Thway and Khur Shel.
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