Myanmar Military News Updates โ May 27, 2025 Morning
๐ฉ๐ฉ 1. Kayin New Land Party (KNLP/KNLA) Warned to Withdraw Encroaching Forces and Dismantle Newly Constructed Camps and Checkpoints in Northern Thantlang Region
May 26
Radio NUG
A public warning was issued on May 26, urging responsible officials of the Kayin New Land Party (KNLP/KNLA) to immediately withdraw their forces and dismantle their camps and checkpoints that have been recently constructed in the Special Administrative Region of Northern Thantlang.
This warning comes in light of an official directive issued by the Central Command of the Karen National Union (KNU), which had authorized intensified revolutionary operations within the territory of the Northern Thantlang Special Region.
According to the statement, the military activities of KNLP/KNLA within this designated revolutionary territory are directly interfering with the operations of the Special Regionโs revolutionary forces. The KNLP/KNLA has expanded into the area, establishing camps and security checkpoints without coordination, thereby violating territorial and operational boundaries.
Specifically, in Ngwe Taung Village, a newly constructed KNLP military camp must be dismantled and withdrawn within one week, as per the notification.
The announcement further warns that should the KNLP/KNLA fail to comply and continue obstructing military operations in the area, any individual or organization responsible will be held accountable and decisive actions will be taken.
The Kayin New Land Party (KNLP/KNLA) was originally formed on July 26, 1994, through a public assembly encouraged by religious and local leaders. The group signed a ceasefire and peace agreement with the military and has been classified as an ethnic armed organization.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 2. After Nearly a Month of Offensive Maneuvers, Junta Troops Reach the Outskirts of Hpakant Town
May 26
Radio NUG
According to the Kachin News Group, junta troops conducting military operations in Kachin Stateโs Hpakant Township for almost a month have now advanced to the outskirts of Hpakant Town via three separate military columns.
One of the columns, consisting of approximately 500 troops, advanced from the Kamaing side and was ambushed by the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and allied revolutionary forces on May 23 near the villages of Pyaung Ohn, Yone Taung, and Nanttein.
Following the clash, the junta's forces split into three routesโtwo through forest paths and one via the main roadโsubsequently disappearing from view. However, reports indicate that they reached the Hpakant side around 3:30 a.m. on May 26.
The offensive was launched in full force by the junta following April 25, when they initiated their campaign along the KamaingโHpakant highway. Over the past month, they have managed to push through villages including Ma U Bin, Nant Yar, Sein Hpar, Kat Hmaw, Tantar Nyi Naung, Pyaung Ohn, and Yone Taung.
These villages had been under the control and administration of the KIA since April 2024, and the junta's current counteroffensive is a direct attempt to reclaim lost territory after nearly a year of KIA governance in the area.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 3. Northwest Regional Military Command Headquarters Targeted with 107mm Short-Range Rockets
May 26
Radio NUG
The headquarters of the juntaโs Northwest Regional Military Command (NaMaKha), based in Monywa, Sagaing Region, was attacked with 107mm short-range rockets, according to a statement released by the No More Dictatorship (NMD) group.
The attack occurred at 6:49 p.m. on May 25, with seven rockets fired at the command center. Of these, six reportedly hit their intended targets.
Explosions resulting from the rocket strikes are believed to have caused damage within the compound, although the extent is still being assessed. Immediate retaliatory fire was reportedly returned by junta forces following the attack.
The operation was led by Brave Warriors for Myanmar (BWM) in coordination with No More Dictatorship (NMD) and Shadow (Monywa). Local resistance groups, including Yan Gyi Aung, Budalin Mobile Team, Monywa Pa Ka Pha, the Golden Triangle Allied Battalion, and Justice Brother Force, also participated in the joint operation.
The Northwest Regional Command is the key military command responsible for overseeing junta operations in Sagaing, Magway, and Chin States. It has been directly involved in orchestrating airstrikes and massacres in the central regions, including the bombing of Ohtein Twin Village. Due to its role as a central hub for command and coordination of such attacks, the recent strike was designated as BWM Mission 39.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 4. Coordinated Attack on SAC Checkpoint Camp and Staff Housing in Taungtha
May 26
Radio NUG
In a joint operation, resistance forces launched a coordinated assault on the military council's checkpoint camp near the Taungtha-Kyaukpantaung Road in Mingalar Oo Ward and on staff housing in Buta Kone Ward, located in Taungtha Township, Mandalay Region. According to a statement released by the Taungtha Pa Ka Pha, two junta soldiers were killed during the attack.
The checkpoint camp, which had been reinforced with concrete bunkers and defensive structures, was reportedly used by the junta to harass civilians and extort money from them daily. The assault on this camp, which occurred on May 22, resulted in the deaths of two junta soldiers, and additional personnel were reportedly injured.
Following the attack, junta troops abandoned the post and fled. Resistance forces seized approximately 9.6 million kyats in cash, one short firearm, 1,508 rounds of ammunition, four MA-1 magazines, and two G-3 magazines. The camp's guard huts were also set ablaze and destroyed.
During the simultaneous raid on the staff housing, eleven individualsโdescribed as junta informants and corrupt administrative staffโwere captured. Resistance groups stated this was part of their efforts to disrupt the military council's administrative machinery.
Additionally, a clash broke out with a junta military support vehicle. Two individuals onboardโa junta soldier and a police officerโwere killed, and others sustained injuries.
The operation was jointly executed by:
Taungtha Township People's Defence Force (PDF),
Meiktila Township PDF, and
Nay Pyi Taw PDF Battalion No. (801), led by commander Yebaw Kee.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 5. SAC Bombs Wedding Ceremony in Kyun Kyi Village, Killing 12 Civilians
May 26
Radio NUG
According to the Karen National Union (KNU), a junta airstrike targeted a wedding ceremony in Kyun Kyi Village, located in Leiktho Township, Hpa-pun District, within the Kawthoolei-administered territory under KNU control. The bombing, carried out by the military council, resulted in 12 civilian deaths and 37 serious injuries.
At around 9:00 a.m. on May 25, a junta fighter jet dropped two bombs on the site of the wedding. Among the eight killed instantly were two five-year-old children and the bride.
The total number of seriously injured civilians rose to 41, including 13 minors, with four more succumbing to their injuries during medical treatment, raising the death toll to 12.
The airstrike caused extensive damage to:
11 homes, including the wedding venue,
one shop, one hut, a school compound, one pigsty, one tractor, and two toilets.
The KNU emphasized in its statement that there were no armed forces present in Kyun Kyi Village and no ongoing clashes. The area was solely inhabited by civilians. The airstrike, according to the KNU, was a deliberate attack on civilians.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 6. Resistance Group Invites Collaborators for Remote-Controlled Explosive Vehicle Production
May 26
Radio NUG
The Thapyaytaung People's Defence Force has announced its capability to produce unmanned explosive vehicles and is calling on interested resistance groups to collaborate in their deployment.
The vehicle can be fully remotely operated, and the group claims that it has the potential to neutralize junta checkpoints and police stations in a single strike.
However, due to limited availability of explosive materials, the group is seeking support from other units capable of contributing to the mission.
They added that with stronger support, it could be possible to scale up to larger vehicles equipped with remote-controlled detonation systems, showing promising potential for broader deployment.
These military news summaries were provided by Radio NUG correspondents Min Sitt Thway and Khur Shel.
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