Myanmar Military News Updates – May 05, 2025 Evening
๐ฉ๐ฉ 1. On the Fourth Anniversary of the People's Defense Force, Prime Minister Man Win Khine Than Notes Its Significantly Enhanced Capabilities Compared to Previous Years
May 5
Union Prime Minister Man Win Khine Than stated that the People's Defense Force (PDF) has demonstrated significantly greater operational capacity than in previous years as it marks its fourth anniversary.
Speaking on the occasion of the fourth anniversary of the founding of the People's Defense Force on May 5, Prime Minister Man Win Khine Than emphasized:
“The People's Defense Force has now expanded nationwide and is actively operating in designated combat zones. It is forming into a systematized force with structured command and coordination, aiming to evolve into a professional people's military.
We are witnessing efforts being materialized in this direction.
The PDF emerged from within the people, composed of patriotic sons and daughters, with the solemn mission of protecting the lives, homes, and properties of the populace—determined to uproot the military dictatorship that has oppressed the country and impoverished the people for decades.
I truly believe that they have pledged themselves to this cause, and I want to express my special commendation to all involved.
As the PDF reaches its fourth year, we can see it has reached a new level of operational effectiveness not observed in prior years.”
She further stated that she feels deep respect and pride in seeing that a force with strong military and organizational capabilities has been built.
The People’s Defense Force was founded on May 5, 2021, and marked its fourth anniversary in 2025.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 2. “Every Bullet Fired at the Terrorist Military is a Just Act of War,” Says Deputy Minister of Defense Naing Kaung Ywet
May 5
Deputy Minister of Defense Naing Kaung Ywet stated during his address marking the fourth anniversary of the People's Defense Force on May 5 that:
“Every single bullet fired at the terrorist military is part of a just war.
We understand very well that taking up arms in revolution demands the sacrifice of blood and sweat, the offering of lives, and the hardship of being separated from everything we love.
But we have chosen this path with unwavering conviction to uproot the tyrannical military regime.
Armed revolution became the only viable path to save the destiny of the nation and the lives of its people.
Every act of resistance against the dictatorship is an act of truth. Every bullet fired at the terrorist military is part of a just war.”
He also paid tribute to the revolutionary martyrs who gave their lives during the four years of struggle for the liberation of the people.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 3. SAC Air Force Conducts Morning Airstrikes on Ye U in Sagaing Region and Kyaukme in Shan State
This morning, the SAC Air Force carried out bombing attacks on Ye U Township in Sagaing Region and Kyaukme Township in Shan State.
At approximately 9:30 a.m. on May 5, a MiG-29 jet departing from the Meiktila airbase dropped two bombs on a location in Ye U Township, where there were no ongoing battles or military camps, according to reports. Preliminary information indicates that one civilian was killed and two others were injured.
Similarly, Kyaukme in northern Shan State was bombed twice beginning at 11:20 a.m., and further details are still being verified.
Additionally, on May 2, SAC forces also conducted an airstrike on Lon Wai Village in Naung Cho Township, dropping a 300-pound bomb.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 4. Battalion Commander from LIB-349 Killed by Drone Strike in Battle near Ye Phyu Kan Village
It has been confirmed that the Battalion Commander of the Light Infantry Battalion (LIB) 349 under the Southern Regional Military Command (SRMC) was killed after being struck by a drone during a battle near Ye Phyu Kan Village, Nyaunglebin District, Bago Region. The drone strike was carried out by the Toungkyikan Drone Unit of the Toungkyikan Battalion (7 Coy) and allied drone forces.
The attack occurred around 8:00 p.m. on August 8, 2024. The death of the commander was first reported by the LIB-349 itself and later officially confirmed on May 2 by Hlaing Min, the Pyu Saw Htee leader of Nyaunglebin Township.
The operation was jointly conducted using drones by the following units:
- Toungkyikan Drone Unit (7 Coy)
- Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) Battalion 9 Drone Unit
- PDF Battalion 3702 Drone Unit of Bago District
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 5. Three Junta Forces Killed in Raid on Than Bu Daw SAC Checkpoint in Myay Township
May 5
Three members of the State Administration Council (SAC) forces were killed during an assault by revolutionary forces on the Than Bu Daw SAC checkpoint in Myay Town, Magway Region.
Following the initial attack, when SAC reinforcements arrived at the checkpoint, the revolutionary forces launched a second ambush, resulting in the immediate death of two additional SAC troops. This was confirmed by Myay Pa Ka Pha Battalion 2.
The battle lasted from 6:00 a.m. until after 11:00 a.m. A total of five SAC troops were killed during the engagement. The attack was carried out by Myay Pa Ka Pha Battalion 2, known as the Galone People’s Defense Force, in coordination with other allied revolutionary units.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 6. "Now is the Time to Pressure Min Aung Hlaing Through Coordinated Military Campaigns": PDF Insight
May 5
According to an analysis by PDF Insight, "Now is the crucial time to step up military pressure on Min Aung Hlaing."
The report notes that:
“With the military junta already fragmented and weakened both militarily and administratively, it is time for all ethnic revolutionary forces, nationwide resistance movements, and the People’s Defense Force (PDF) and People's Defense Teams across the country to jointly escalate military operations and pressurize Min Aung Hlaing.”
PDF Insight also assessed that due to growing military setbacks, the junta no longer maintains effective control over most regions of the country.
Additionally, it stated that the recent earthquakes have further delayed the deployment and logistics of the junta's heavy weaponry, including air force assets and military convoys, hampering their operational capacity.
This report was submitted by Tharki, a journalist from Radio NUG.
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