Myanmar Military News Updates – May 08, 2025 Morning
๐ฉ๐ฉ 1. SAC Bombs Western Demoso with Nearly 10 Air-Dropped Bombs
According to Karenni People Voice, the military junta carried out an aerial bombardment on the western part of Demoso Township, Kayah State, using fighter jets to drop nearly 10 bombs.
At approximately 11:50 PM on May 6, a fighter jet dropped five bombs weighing between 100 and 300 pounds. Then, around 11:00 PM, another jet dropped an additional five bombs, including chemical bombs, according to the report.
Although no civilians were directly injured during the airstrike, displaced residents reported symptoms such as dizziness and vomiting due to inhalation of toxic gases.
It is also reported that on April 24, a junta airstrike on the Maw Chi area of Hpasawng Township killed six civilians, including women and infants.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 2. Junta Attacks Maung Kyauk Taw and Ywa Zin Villages in Kin-U Township Using Airstrikes and Heavy Artillery
On the morning of May 7, the junta forces launched airstrikes and artillery attacks on Maung Kyauk Taw and Ywa Zin villages in Kin-U Township, Sagaing Region, according to local reports.
A local source said that at 11:20 AM, a fighter jet bombed the school in Maung Kyauk Taw village. Simultaneously, the junta’s No. 8 Military Training Unit based in Shwebo Township shelled Ywa Zin village and its outskirts with 122mm Howitzers.
Investigations into casualties and property damage are currently ongoing.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 3. Ten Civilians Injured in Junta Airstrikes on Yae Htwet Village, Tabayin Township
At 12:07 PM on May 7, 2025, a fighter jet from the junta launched two consecutive airstrikes on Yae Htwet village in southern Tabayin Township.
According to the People’s Defense Force (PDF) of Pyin Oo Lwin District, ten civilians—including seven men and three women—were injured as a result of the assault.
The PDF has urged local residents to stay away from areas where junta troops are active and to preemptively dig shelters to protect themselves from airstrikes.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 4. Over USD 24.9 Million Provided for Battalion-Level Support to PDFs Since Inception
The Ministry of Defense under the National Unity Government (NUG) has announced that it has provided financial support for battalion-level operations of the People’s Defense Force (PDF) units a total of 27 times since their initial formation. The total estimated amount of financial aid provided to date is approximately USD 24.9 million.
The Ministry has supported more than 300 battalions and units of the PDF across the country. For the 27th round of support alone, approximately USD 0.9 million was allocated.
Of the total support provided, an estimated 90%—or about USD 22.5 million—was sourced from public donations collected under the People’s Revolution Funding (PRF) program over a 34-month period (from December 2021 to September 2024).
The Ministry of Defense extended formal recognition and appreciation to all individuals who have served in the PRF since its inception and emphasized that the revolution has now reached a critical stage. The public is strongly encouraged to continue their active participation in both the PRF and the NUG’s nationwide fundraising efforts.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 5. Yangon-based Battalion (5101) Releases Footage Showing Rescue of Civilians Trapped During Clashes
Yangon Battalion (5101) released a video record on May 7 depicting the rescue of civilians who were trapped amid clashes.
“The last thing we want during battles is to see civilians caught in the conflict. But, unfortunately, that is often the reality, especially as fighting encroaches into urban and village areas,” the battalion stated.
Due to aerial strikes, heavy artillery shelling, and ground offensives, many civilians were trapped inside neighborhoods and villages. Security forces said they carefully extracted these civilians, prioritizing safety.
The battalion also noted that the rescued civilians were transported to designated internally displaced persons (IDP) camps. However, in areas where opposition forces were still in close proximity, the operation posed extreme danger to the rescuing officers as well.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 6. Four Soldiers Including a Captain Killed in Attack on Military Camp in Warispein Forest
People’s Defense Forces under the Pa Ka Pha (Tanintharyi) reported that four soldiers, including a captain, were killed when they launched an assault on a military council camp located in the Warispein forest, situated near the border of Myeik District’s Tanintharyi Township and Kyunsu Township. The camp was subsequently abandoned.
The coordinated attack was launched by revolutionary joint forces at approximately 5:55 a.m. on May 6, targeting a forward base of the military council in Warispein forest. The battle reportedly lasted nearly two hours.
During the confrontation, four junta soldiers, including Captain Myint Win, were killed, while nine others were seriously wounded.
The military council retaliated with three rounds of heavy attacks, including one fixed-wing aircraft and one combat helicopter conducting bombing raids seven times, along with machine-gun fire from the helicopter. Additionally, naval vessels fired both heavy and light weaponry multiple times. Despite this, the junta forces eventually abandoned their base and retreated.
The operation was jointly carried out by the Tanintharyi Region Pa Ka Pha, Tanintharyi Township Pa Ka Pha, Myeik District Battalion (2), and Kyunsu Pa Ka Pha.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 7. Over 100 Clashes in 4-Month Span Along Thain Khun–Mawtaung Border Trade Route; Battalion Commander, Deputy, and Junior Officer Among Those Killed
Along the Thain Khun–Mawtaung border trade route controlled by KNLA Battalion (11), under Division (4) based in Tanintharyi Township, over 100 clashes occurred between December 28, 2024, and May 6, 2025, as junta columns attempted advances. KNLA allied forces responded daily with heavy resistance, according to the Khut Daung Ta Man Special Task Force.
The clashes resulted in over 150 casualties on the junta side. Among the confirmed dead were one battalion commander, one deputy battalion commander, and one deputy officer, all eliminated by the resistance forces.
Over the course of the four-month conflict, 12 junta soldiers surrendered with weapons to KNLA joint force “Black Cobra.” Among them:
- Three from Kha Ma Ya (431), surrendering with three MA-1 rifles,
- Three from Kha Ma Ya (280), with two MA-1 rifles,
- Six from Kha La Ya (17), with four MA-1 rifles, two MA-2 rifles, and six grenades.
The commander of KNLA Battalion (11) awarded each of the defectors a cash reward of 5 million kyats.
The battalion commander, Colonel Saw Kalei, stated that the junta’s widespread unlawful arrests, forced conscription, and brutal treatment of civilians had led many soldiers to defect. He reaffirmed that KNLA and allied revolutionary forces warmly welcome all defectors and will provide them with support in accordance with their personal wishes.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 8. In April 2025 Alone, 71 Women Killed and 50 Injured Across Myanmar
According to monitoring and documentation by the Burmese Women’s Union’s media network, 71 women lost their lives and 50 others were injured across Myanmar during April 2025.
The causes of death included:
- 59 killed by aerial bombing conducted by the military junta,
- 7 killed due to heavy artillery shelling targeting residential homes and villages,
- 5 women directly executed by junta forces.
Among the deceased, 13 were girls under the age of 18.
By region, the highest number of female fatalities occurred in:
- Sagaing Region (30),
- Mandalay Region (14),
- Bago Region (5).
Sagaing Region recorded the highest number of female deaths overall.
Although a temporary ceasefire was announced to facilitate emergency relief efforts for earthquake victims, the military junta violated the ceasefire, targeting defenseless civilians affected by the disaster. The junta increased the frequency of airstrikes, resulting in the daily deaths of women and girls, the report noted.
These reports were compiled by Radio NUG correspondents Tharki, Min Sitt Thway, and Khur Shel.
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