Myanmar Military News Updates – May 15, 2025 Evening
๐ฉ๐ฉ 1. CNO Apologizes to Falam Residents for Property Damage and Losses During Urban Offensive
May 15
The Chin National Organization (CNO), a Chin armed resistance group based in Falam Township, issued a formal apology on May 14 to local civilians in the Falam region whose homes were damaged or destroyed and whose belongings were lost during the five-month urban offensive campaign to seize control of Falam Town in Chin State.
According to the statement released in the Chin language, CNO expressed deep regret and sorrow over the destruction of homes and religious buildings inside Falam Town as a result of the military operations aimed at capturing the city.
CNO apologized for its inability to protect civilians’ belongings during the clashes, acknowledging that the effort to secure and defend the town inevitably led to unintended losses of civilian property.
The group stated that some recovered items are being safeguarded and will be returned to their rightful owners. It also appealed for understanding and patience from the public, asking them to forgive the mistakes and shortcomings in the spirit of compassion and unity.
The Falam offensive began on November 9, 2024, and was led by the CNO/CNDF in coordination with the Chin Brotherhood and allied forces. After five months of intense operations, they successfully seized Falam Township from the control of the military junta on April 9, 2025, according to military incident records.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 2. AA Warns Junta for Exploiting Ceasefire Meant for Earthquake Relief to Bomb Innocent Civilians
May 15
The Arakan Army (AA) has warned the junta for abusing the temporary ceasefire—intended to facilitate effective humanitarian aid delivery to earthquake-affected populations—by launching airstrikes against innocent civilians.
AA reported that within just two days, airstrikes by the junta had resulted in 14 civilian deaths and 23 injuries in Rakhine State. The group strongly condemned the junta’s actions, stating that they are taking advantage of the ceasefire extension, which lasts until May 31, to continue indiscriminate aerial bombings on non-combatants.
AA accused the junta of committing widespread war crimes and massacres against civilians, documenting its ongoing atrocities across the country.
On May 13, the junta conducted an airstrike on Rathedaung Township, and on May 14, it attacked Kyauktaw Town, causing civilian casualties and property destruction.
Specifically, at around 10:00 a.m. on May 13, a junta fighter jet bombed Htun Ywae (Old) Village in Rathedaung Township, killing 12 civilians and injuring 23 others. A total of 31 homes were destroyed in the attack.
Later, at about 4:00 p.m. on May 14, junta jets bombed residential areas in Kyauktaw, killing 2 civilians and destroying around 9 homes, according to the AA’s statement.
The northern alliance of three ethnic armed groups had announced the unilateral extension of the ceasefire on May 1 until May 31, with the aim of supporting humanitarian efforts for earthquake victims.
However, on May 12, the junta bombed a school in Ohtaintwin Village, Depayin Township, Sagaing Region, killing 24 people—including 22 schoolchildren and 2 female teachers—and injuring about 100 children.
In response to such acts of mass violence and war crimes, the National Unity Government (NUG), along with ethnic resistance groups, People’s Defense Forces, and revolutionary allies, have called on the international community to take urgent action against the military junta.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 3. Junta Launches Fresh Airstrike on Bangkok IDP Camp Using 500-lb Bombs
May 15
The junta has carried out another airstrike using 500-lb bombs on the Bangkok IDP camp located near La Ei Village in Pekhon Township, at the border of Shan and Karenni States, according to local sources.
The airstrike took place on the night of May 14, at around 8:30 p.m., when junta fighter jets dropped two 500-lb bombs on the old Bangkok IDP camp.
While some structures were damaged in the attack, there were no reported human casualties, according to local news outlets.
This is not the first time the camp has been targeted. On November 18, 2024, the same camp was hit by two 500-lb bombs dropped by the junta, killing a woman in her 40s. On September 5, a similar airstrike resulted in the deaths of 9 displaced civilians, including children, and injured over 20 others, according to documented reports.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 4. Drone Bomb Attack on SAC Battalion 24 Base Near Thai-Myanmar Border in Moe Kyoe Lu by KNLA/KNDO and Allied Forces – May 15
On the morning of May 15, revolutionary joint forces including the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) and the Karen National Defence Organization (KNDO) launched drone bomb attacks on the Myanmar military junta’s Battalion 24 base located in Moe Kyoe Lu near the Thai-Myanmar border, according to the Strategic Research Department of the People’s Defence Forces.
As a result of the fighting, 414 ethnic minority civilians crossed into Thailand via the Thaung Yin River seeking refuge.
Reports also indicate that 159 internally displaced persons (IDPs) have sought shelter at the Methavalai Monastery on the Thai side, close to the conflict zone. In addition, 255 IDPs from the Mae La Refugee Camp have also reached the area.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 5. Military Column Routed and Forced to Retreat by Resistance Forces in Mying Township – May 15
Resistance forces attacked and dismantled a junta military column advancing into Mying Township, Magway Region, forcing the troops to retreat in disarray, according to a statement released by the Mying chapter of the People’s Defence Force (Pa Ka Pha).
The attacked column belonged to Infantry Battalion 101 and Light Infantry Battalion 254, which had launched an operation on May 1. Resistance forces carried out coordinated assaults on this column, and on the evening of May 14, Mying Pa Ka Pha confirmed that the operation had successfully disrupted the junta's formation and objectives.
The resistance’s offensive resulted in the collapse of the military column's structure, forcing the troops to retreat back to Infantry Battalion 101's base. Eight junta soldiers’ bodies were reportedly recovered, and resistance forces seized one MA-1 assault rifle, over 500 rounds of ammunition, and other military supplies.
This large-scale joint operation was executed by the combined forces of:
- Pa Ka Pha Consolidated Units
- Mying Pa Ka Pha
- Pakokku Pa Ka Pha
- Pa Ka Pha Battalion 1 (Pakokku)
- District-level battalions No. 2, 6, 7, 14, 15, and 17
- ABSDF (All Burma Students' Democratic Front)
- Kamma Combined Force
- 8+ Combined Force
- Anyarland Combined Force
- Galon People's Defence Force
- PPDF
- PLC Combined Force
- Bo Brother Force
- Wanpalu Guerrilla Force
- Earthquake Force
- Local defence forces
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 6. Former KIO Chairman Lah Nyaw Zau Hara Passes Away – May 15
Lah Nyaw Zau Hara, the former Chairman of the Kachin Independence Organization (KIO), passed away on the morning of May 15, according to local sources.
He was 87 years old and reportedly died at 7:15 AM on May 15, as confirmed by Kachin-based media outlets. Lah Nyaw Zau Hara, known for his gentle manner of speaking, joined the KIO after working as a forestry officer and eventually rose through the ranks to become its Chairman. He retired from the role in early 2018 due to age and health-related reasons, according to KIO/KIA spokesperson Colonel Naw Bu.
Upon his retirement—when he was around 80 years old—General Nban La succeeded him as Chairman of the KIO.
Currently, the leadership structure of the KIO is as follows:
- Chairman: General Nban La
- Vice Chairman: General Gwanhtan Gamshang
- Chairman of the Kachin Independence Council (KIC): General Nban La
- Vice Chairman of KIC: Deputy General Gun Maw
- KIA (Kachin Independence Army) Commander-in-Chief: General Aung Sain La
- KIA Deputy Commander-in-Chief: General Myran Zawtaung
This news update was reported by Radio NUG correspondents Ko Khant and Tharki.
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