Myanmar Military News Updates – May 04, 2025 Evening
๐ฉ๐ฉ 1. Pyu Leader Admits to Committing War Crimes in Collusion with the Military, Including Massacres
May 3
Radio NUG
In Nyaung Lay Pin Township, Bago Region, a captured Pyu Saw Htee leader named Hlain Min has confessed to perpetrating war crimes — including mass killings — in collaboration with the military junta.
A video confession from Hlai Min was released on May 2 by the Southern Military Region, No. (27) Strategic Command, and No. (2) Sub-Military Command.
According to his testimony, between 2023 and February 2025, junta battalions LIB (20), IB (51), LIB (584), as well as LIB (349), IB (350), IB (440), and LIB (8), participated in killings of civilians in Nyaung Lay Pin Township.
Among these atrocities, key perpetrators were identified as:
Captain Nay Lin, Major Kyaw Swar Lin, and Major Zaw Myo Htut from LIB (20);
Major Chit Ko Win from IB (59);
An unnamed Major from IB (51); and
The Deputy Battalion Commander of LIB (584).
These officers not only executed the mass killings but also reportedly ordered troops to murder civilians and destroy their remains.
The massacres involved groups of 5 to 9 civilians per incident, who were shot, burned alive, or beheaded, according to Hlai Min’s confession.
He also revealed that in every area they reached in Nyaung Lay Pin Township, civilians were arbitrarily arrested and extorted for money, while women were sexually exploited for payment. Additionally, civilians were forcibly conscripted eight times, resulting in 38 male civilians being seized to serve as soldiers.
Hlai Min stated:
“I have committed numerous offenses against the people. I now deeply regret my actions. Because of this remorse, I am ready to accept whatever punishment the people impose on me, with full accountability.”
Hlai Min, along with fellow Pyu members — Mae Gyi, Min Maw Oo, Kyaw Kyaw Oo, Thein Thei, and his wife Ma Ya Min — were reportedly arrested by PDF forces while swimming near the Kadetchuang Waterfall at the foot of Kyait Ti Yo Mountain in Kyauk Hto Township, Mon State.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 2. Commander-in-Chief Tun Myat Naing Offers Moral Support to AA Troops in Bhamo Battle via Video Call
May 3
Radio NUG
Commander-in-Chief Major General Tun Myat Naing delivered an encouraging message via video call to members of the Arakan Army (AA) actively engaged in the Bhamo battle, which is expected to achieve victory in the coming days, according to a post by the Kachin Official Page.
He urged his troops to bravely fight and confront the enemy without mercy, with the goal of capturing Bhamo City.
“Seize the great city of Bhamo and present it as a gift to the Kachin people,” he declared.
He also emphasized the eternal alliance between the Kachin people, the Kachin Independence Army (KIA), and the Rakhine people alongside the AA, highlighting their enduring solidarity.
“Now is the best opportunity to repay the Kachin people for their support,” he added.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 3. Bandits Who Robbed a Gold Shop in Yinmabin Caught by Local Pa Ka Pha Forces
May 3
Radio NUG
In Yinmabin Township, Sagaing Region, a group of bandits who had robbed a gold shop was arrested by local Pa Ka Pha (People’s Defense Militia Forces), according to a statement from No. (64) Strategic Command, Military Region (1).
At around 10:00 AM on May 1, the robbers attacked the gold shop and attempted to flee along the Ayeyarwady River. Thanks to a civilian tip-off, Pa Ka Pha forces from Yinmabin Township (Zone 1) and Nganzun Town collaborated to successfully capture the perpetrators.
Along with the suspects, authorities seized gold items worth approximately MMK 26 million, which were returned to the shop owner. The robbers were handed over to the Yinmabin Township People’s Defense Team for further legal action.
The arrested suspects were identified as:
Yone Lay (aka Pyae Phyo), age 19
Lin Yone (aka Aung Soe Moe), age 20
Gantara (aka The Maung), age 20
Moekyoe (aka Aung Soe Moe), age 29
This was confirmed by the announcement from Strategic Command (64).
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 4. Junta and PNA Forces Fire Heavy Weapons at Villages in Pinlaung Township Without Any Clashes
May 3
Radio NUG
The Southern Shan State Human Rights Organization has reported that junta forces and the PNA (Pa-O National Army) People's Militia launched artillery attacks on villages in the eastern part of Bilu Creek in Pinlaung Township, Southern Shan State, despite there being no clashes in the area.
On May 2, between approximately 12:00 noon and 2:30 p.m., Nam Tout Village was reportedly shelled with two rounds of heavy artillery, and Kontha (also known as Ma Sone Khwan) Village was targeted with nine rounds of artillery fire.
As a result of the attacks, a public hall in Nam Tout Village and a civilian home in Kontha Village were damaged.
Additionally, on April 5 and 6, the junta and its subordinate PNA/PNO militias launched drone bombings on Phayar Taung Village in Nyaungshwe Township, destroying four civilian homes.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 5. Five MLA Members Killed in Clashes Near Kawkareik and Kyainseikgyi
May 3
Radio NUG
According to the Mon Liberation Army (MLA), five of its members were killed during clashes near Kyainseikgyi and Kawkareik Townships in Karen State.
On April 25, three members—28-year-old Aung Myo Oo, 21-year-old Myo Win Aung, and 27-year-old Nyein Thant—reportedly fell in battle during intense clashes with junta forces.
Similarly, Company Commander Htun Htun Win was killed on April 16, and another member, Thura Aung, was killed on April 30. Several others were also reportedly injured.
The funerals of the fallen soldiers were held at a frontline military location, where traditional rites were observed, including merit-making offerings, water-sharing ceremonies, the issuance of honorary announcements, and ceremonial gun salutes.
Clashes began on April 13, when joint KNLA-led resistance forces launched attacks on junta and DKBA military bases in areas including Kyainseikgyi, Kawwelay, Nwar Chan Kone, Lay Taing, Nga Taing, and Yin Kwel Taung. Fighting has continued unabated since then.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 6. Woman Killed in Junta Airstrike in Myittha Township
May 3
Radio NUG
A woman was killed when the junta launched an airstrike on Ywa Tan Shay Village in the western part of Myittha Township, Mandalay Region, according to the local People's Defense Organization under Pyin Oo Lwin District.
The attack occurred at 3:19 p.m. on May 3, when a K8W fighter jet from the Tada-U airbase bombed the Ywa Tan Shay village school.
The airstrike killed one woman, injured four others, killed three cows, and destroyed the school building.
These military updates were compiled and reported by Radio NUG correspondents Min Sitt Thway and Khur Shel.
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