Myanmar Domestic News Updates – May 24, 2025 Morning
๐ฉ๐ฉ 1. KNU Captures Baw Lay Doe Military Camp near the Thai-Myanmar Border
May 23
Radio NUG
The Karen National Union (KNU) has announced that on May 23, 2025, at around 5:00 PM local time, the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) under Brigade 6, along with the Karen National Defence Organization (KNDO) and People's Defence Force (PDF), launched a coordinated assault and successfully seized control of the SAC’s Baw Lay Doe (Byar Di) military base, located near Baw Lay Doe village in Kawkareik Township, Dooplaya District, within the Kawkareik administrative region of the KNU.
The Baw Lay Doe base was previously occupied by junta forces who had crossed into the KNU-administered area and stationed troops near the Thai-Myanmar border. The attack and seizure occurred earlier that same day during the morning hours.
According to the KNU’s administrative demarcations, Waw Lay Town—where Baw Lay Doe village is situated—is part of Kawkareik Township in Dooplaya District.
Following the base’s capture, at approximately 1:00 PM, junta air forces conducted aerial bombardments in the vicinity of Baw Lay Doe, a Karen military source reported.
The Baw Lay Doe base functioned as a forward outpost supporting the strategic Waw Lay and Ukrit bases. Its fall now facilitates easier access for resistance forces to launch further assaults on the Seik Bo Boe military base, which is situated along the Myawaddy–Waw Lay road near Seik Bo Boe village.
The KNU has previously seized most of the SAC’s outposts within Brigade 7’s operational region along the border. It is now continuing its offensive operations into Brigade 6 territory, with ongoing attacks against border camps. Despite the fall of the Baw Lay Doe base, SAC forces continue to control several strategic positions, including Waw Lay, Seik Bo Boe, Wamee Htar, Ukrit, Kane Lay, and Maw Kee camps.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 2. Drone Strike Kills Four Junta Soldiers, Including an Officer, in Chaung-U Township
May 23
Radio NUG
On May 21, 2025, in the afternoon, resistance forces carried out a precision drone strike targeting junta troops advancing through Chaung-U Township in Sagaing Region. According to a statement released by the Peacock Drone Team–Myaung, eight fixed-wing drones were deployed, dropping a total of twelve explosive munitions.
The strike reportedly resulted in the deaths of four junta personnel, including one officer, with several others injured.
Although junta troops retaliated with heavy artillery fire after the strike, resistance forces successfully withdrew without sustaining casualties, the statement added.
This operation was a joint effort involving multiple allied resistance units:
- Peacock Drone Team–Myaung
- Battalion 35, Company 2 (GZ-21), Yinmarbin District
- Battalion 17 (B-21), Kanbalu PDF
- NPDF Yinmarbin
- Myaung Drone Force (MDF)
- Kyarr Khine Sein
- Ar Mann Thit (Ngan Zon)
- Revolutionary Air Force (Myaung)
- Aung Thapyay Brothers Local PDF (Kyauk Hse)
- Bo Sakar Kalay Drone Strike Unit
- Freedom Fighter Drone Force
- CHU PDF
The resistance stated that the strike was in direct response to the junta’s actions in Chaung-U Township, where their forces have been systematically burning villages and murdering innocent civilians. The allied resistance units called on the public to continue supporting their campaign, known as the “Upper Air Drone Warfare Campaign,” to ensure its success.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 3. Three Police Officers, Including a Deputy Inspector, Captured by Resistance While En Route to a KTV
May 23
Radio NUG
On May 18, 2025, at around 2:00 PM, three police officers from the junta’s security checkpoint in Phone Kan village, Pakokku Township, were captured by the Southern Local PDF Joint Forces while traveling to a KTV in Pakokku.
The resistance reported that they also confiscated three mobile phones, 198,000 kyats in cash, and two hand grenades during the operation.
The captured officers have been identified as:
- Deputy Police Inspector Thiha Aung (Badge No. L-239999)
- Police Constable Hla Phone (Badge No. L-298307)
- Police Constable Sithu Lwin (Badge No. L-302496)
They are currently being held in custody under the provisions of the Martial Law Ordinance, according to the resistance report.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 4. Shwe Si Gyi Village in Taungtha Township Bombed by Five Fighter Jets, Damaging Homes and Monasteries
May 23
Radio NUG
At approximately 5:44 a.m. on May 22, five fighter jets originating from Meiktila launched an airstrike on Shwe Si Gyi Village, located in Ward 4(B) of Taungtha Township. According to the Taungtha Township People's Movement Committee, 14 bombs were dropped during the attack.
The bombing resulted in:
- The destruction of one civilian home
- The death of one cow
- Significant damage to one building within a Buddhist monastery
In response to ongoing air threats, local residents are being strongly urged to systematically dig bomb shelters at their homes and to remain vigilant and take immediate shelter whenever prior warnings of air raids are received.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 5. Over 1,000 Civilians Displaced by SAC Military Column Advancing Toward Southern Chin Hills
May 23
Radio NUG
It has been confirmed that over 1,000 civilians have fled their homes due to the advance of a State Administration Council (SAC) military column moving toward the southern region of Chin Hills since May 18, 2025.
Local defense forces, including CDF CDM Siyin, PDF Zoland, and KKG, have been actively engaging and resisting the advancing SAC troops since 8:00 a.m. on May 21, and continue to do so at the time of reporting. The continued resistance was confirmed by CDF CDM Siyin.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 6. BLDF Troops Honored by Locals for Completion of Military Operations in Shan-Man Campaign and Tamu Region
May 23
Radio NUG
Troops of the Burmese Liberation Democratic Front (BLDF) who recently completed designated military operations in the Shan-Man Campaign in Mandalay Region and the Tamu Region were warmly and respectfully welcomed back by local civilians, according to a statement released by the BLDF.
These BLDF fighters:
- Operated under the command of the People’s Defense Force – Mandalay during the Shan-Man Campaign, which lasted for nearly six months
- Also served in Tamu Region, carrying out missions under the coordination of the National Unity Government (NUG) and Military Region No. 1 Command
According to BLDF, their troops returned to their home base areas in Upper Myanmar, bringing back invaluable military experience and hard-earned lessons from real combat engagements during those operations.
Tragically, during these operations:
- Four BLDF fighters made the ultimate sacrifice in the frontlines while bravely confronting the terrorist SAC troops for the liberation of the people
- Twelve others sustained injuries
The returnees were greeted with warmth, trust, and deep appreciation by the local civilian population. BLDF expressed its heartfelt gratitude to the people for their support and affirmed that they will continue to honor that trust through committed service and continued efforts.
BLDF further pledged that, inspired by the unwavering revolutionary spirit and patriotic sacrifice of their fallen comrades, they will continue the armed struggle until the fascist military dictatorship is completely eradicated.
These military reports were compiled and submitted by Tharki and Khur Shel, correspondents for Radio NUG.
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