Myanmar Military News Updates – Jun 18, 2025 Morning
π©π© 1. Vehicle Bearing Kayin State Party Flag Seized by Battalion 3504; Vehicle and Two Occupants Handed Over to KNU Brigade 2
June 17
Radio NUG
A vehicle displaying the flag of the Karenni State Party (KSP), which was driving through junta-controlled checkpoints, was seized by Battalion 3504. Both the vehicle and its two occupants were later handed over to Karen National Union (KNU) Brigade 2, according to an announcement by Subdivision 1 of Battalion 3504.
Acting on a public tip-off at around 5:45 p.m. on June 7, the said vehicle was intercepted and searched. Authorities found 125 sacks of rice, other food supplies, a driver and an assistant, a lower KSP uniform, a muffler, a helmet, a KSP endorsement letter, transit clearance documents, and a bullet entry point in the vehicle’s front dashboard.
The release stated that due to suspicions over the vehicle’s seemingly easy passage through junta security checkpoints under the KSP insignia, Subdivision 1 of Battalion 3504 had detained it for further scrutiny.
The vehicle and its occupants were handed over on June 9 to KNU Brigade 2 by an official with permanent committee responsibilities and a regional commander. Subsequently, on June 16, the remaining items onboard the vehicle were transferred as well, upon receiving a formal commitment letter accepting full responsibility for the associated issues, according to the statement.
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π©π© 2. Over 20 Junta Troops, Including Officers, Killed in Battles at Hmaw Si Sar and Lonekhin, Hpakant
June 17
Radio NUG
Fierce battles in the Lonekhin area and Hmaw Si Sar region of Hpakant Township, Kachin State, have resulted in the deaths of more than 20 junta troops, including officers, according to frontline sources.
At around 10:30 a.m. on June 17, a clash erupted between a junta column stationed in Hmaw Si Sar village and the joint forces of the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and People’s Defence Forces (PDF). Reports indicate that nearly 30 junta troops, including a G-2 level officer, Lt. Phyo Zaw Thet, were killed.
During the battle, the junta forces—reportedly overwhelmed—resorted to heavy artillery shelling from Byukha Hill in Hpakant. Explosives landed in Kuthehmaw village in the Lonekhin area, injuring three civilians, including a child.
The junta convoy had initially entered Hmaw Si Sar village in late May. Though part of the force retreated toward Hmaw Wan Lay and Hmaw Wan Gyi villages on June 16, fighting has continued between the remaining junta troops and KIA-PDF joint forces.
Currently, over 100 junta soldiers are deployed at the compound of a Christian church in Hmaw Wan Lay village, Kachin-Ngahtwin Baptist denomination, with warnings issued to the resistance forces not to launch attacks in the vicinity.
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π©π© 3. Junta Column Advancing from Kyondoe Using Artillery and Drones Ambushed and Crushed
June 17
Radio NUG
A junta military column advancing from Kyondoe toward Nwar Chyan Kone and Inn Gyi villages in Karen State, using artillery and drones, was ambushed and defeated by Pyan Hlwar Guerrilla Forces, according to their statement.
On June 14, approximately 150 troops from the junta’s Divisions 44 and 55 advanced with artillery and drones. Pyan Hlwar Guerrilla Forces, in coordination with allied resistance units, intercepted and ambushed the column.
The operation resulted in the deaths of around 50 junta troops, with 7 more injured. The remaining forces reportedly retreated along their original route.
During the fighting, the junta forces carried out indiscriminate airstrikes and shelling with heavy artillery, prompting warnings for civilians in the area to evacuate to safer locations for their own protection.
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π©π© 4. Around 20 Junta Troops Killed, Including District Police Chief, Town Police Station Commander, and a Captain, in Minhla Township Clashes; 3 Civilians Also Killed
June 17
Radio NUG
According to information released by Battalion No. (3), Strategic Command 22 of the Southern Regional Military Command under the People's Defense Force (PDF), approximately 20 enemy troops, including a district police chief, a town police station commander, and a captain, were killed during clashes in Minhla Township.
At around 4:20 PM on June 16, 2025, a combined junta force of approximately 60 troops from Light Infantry Battalion (LIB) 1 and Pyu Saw Htee militia advanced toward Sin Ein Chaung Pauk Village, Minhla Township, Bago Region. In response, battalions under Strategic Command 22 — including Battalion No. (3), Battalion No. (1), Eayar Nyi Naung PDF, MDF (Special Force), and the Asho Chin Defense Force (ACDF) — launched a coordinated ambush against the advancing force.
The battle lasted approximately 45 minutes, resulting in the junta forces retreating under pressure. No casualties were reported among the resistance forces.
Additionally, at approximately 5:00 PM the same day, joint revolutionary forces attacked the junta’s military checkpoint outpost at Tatthone junction, located near the Yangon-Pyay road in Minhla Township, where junta troops had been stationed to extort money and harass civilians. The attack left five junta troops dead, with several others reportedly injured.
About 30 minutes later, at around 5:30 PM, revolutionary forces intercepted a junta reinforcement convoy of approximately 25 troops traveling from Sin Ein Chaung Pauk in a vehicle. The ambush occurred near Shan Taw Village, destroying the vehicle and injuring approximately 15 junta troops.
During the clashes, a civilian vehicle traveling from Pyay to Yangon failed to stop at a PDF security checkpoint or heed safety warnings and was mistakenly fired upon by junta troops, resulting in three civilian deaths and four injuries, according to reports.
The following morning, around 2:00 AM on June 17, junta forces indiscriminately fired heavy artillery into residential areas of Phalay Kwin Village, North Ward, resulting in the death of an 80-year-old grandmother, Daw Tin Yi, and the critical injury of another woman.
Sources from civilian and military contacts, including medical personnel, reported that among those killed in the June 16 clashes were Deputy Lt. Colonel Zaw Myo Win, an administrative officer of Thayarwaddy District, and a Captain from Okpho Township's administration. These details are still being verified.
Resistance forces also reportedly seized ammunition, two mobile phones, and a radio communication device from the junta. Two PDF fighters sustained minor injuries but are in stable condition.
The report concluded with a public advisory urging civilians in Thayarwaddy District to avoid opening shops or staying near junta bases, police stations, township administration offices, or roadside outposts, and to cooperate with PDF-announced safety directives for regional security.
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π©π© 5. Two Civilian Houses Damaged by Junta’s 122mm Howitzer Shells in Naungcho
June 17
Radio NUG
On June 16 at around 5:08 PM, despite no active fighting in the area, junta forces stationed in Naungcho launched five rounds of heavy artillery using 122mm howitzers, resulting in the destruction of two civilian homes, according to PSLF/TNLA.
Of the five shells, three landed and exploded near the railway station quarter, while the other two exploded in the forested area below Kyauk Gu Monastery.
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π©π© 4. Approximately 20 enemy forces including a district police chief, a township police station chief, and a major were killed in battles in Minhla Township, along with 3 civilian deaths
June 17
Radio NUG
According to a statement released by the No. 3 Brigade of the Thayayawady District, P2 3803 Battalion, Strategy (22), about 20 enemy soldiers—including one district police chief, one township police station chief, and one major—were killed during fighting in Minhla Township.
On June 16, around 4:20 PM, a combined force of about 60 soldiers from the military regime’s 1st Chin Battalion and Pyu Saw Htee forces launched an attack on Sin Ai Chaung Pauk village in Minhla Township, Bago Region. They were met with resistance and counterattack by the People’s Defense Forces (PDF), Southern Regional Military Command, Bago Regional Military Department, and No. 3 Brigade, No. 1 Brigade’s detachment (6), as well as E Ya Nyi Naung PDF, MDF (Special Force), and Asho Chin Defense Force (ACDF).
The battle lasted approximately 45 minutes, during which the enemy forces sustained casualties and withdrew. The allied revolutionary forces and PDFs were able to retreat without injury.
Additionally, on June 16 at around 5 PM, the allied revolutionary forces attacked and entered the Military Checkpoint Police Station near the Yangon-Pyay road in Minhla Township, where extortion and forced portering were ongoing. This attack resulted in the deaths of five enemy soldiers and several wounded.
After about 30 minutes of fighting, at around 5:30 PM, approximately 25 enemy soldiers moving via Sin Ai Chaung Pauk were ambushed and attacked near Shan Taw village by the allied revolutionary forces. One vehicle was completely destroyed, and about 15 enemy soldiers were injured.
During the fighting, a civilian car coming from the interior heading toward Yangon was stopped by the allied revolutionary forces for security checks and was informed of the situation. However, the driver ignored the warnings and continued, resulting in gunfire from the military regime forces that killed 3 civilians and wounded 4 others.
Meanwhile, on June 17 at approximately 2 AM, due to heavy artillery shelling by the military regime in PhalΓ© Kwine village, a civilian home was struck and exploded, killing an 80-year-old grandmother, Daw Tin Yi, and seriously injuring another woman.
According to civilians and medical sources in the region, the clashes on the previous day also resulted in the deaths of Zaw Myo Win, a member of the Thayayawady District Administration and second major, and a major from Ottaw Township Administration. Confirmation of these figures is still underway.
During the battles, two knives, two phones, and a walkie-talkie were seized from the enemy, and two PDF fighters sustained minor injuries.
Civilians within Thayayawady District are urged not to open shops, conduct sales, build homes near military regime camps, police stations, township offices, or police checkpoints, and to avoid gathering or prolonged conversations in these areas. They are also requested to cooperate and follow security announcements issued by the People’s Defense Forces (PDF) to ensure safety.
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π©π© 5. Two houses damaged by military regime artillery fire in Naungcho
June 17
Radio NUG
On June 16 at 5:08 PM in Naungcho town, without any clashes taking place, five artillery shells fired by the military regime caused damage to two civilian houses, according to a statement from PSLF/TNLA.
Of these five shells, three exploded near the Butar Quarter, while two landed and exploded near the Kyauk Gu Bon Gyi Pagoda forest.
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π©π© 6. In Sagaing city’s western zone, an elderly woman was killed and another wounded as military regime troops entered and fired in Ywe-in village
June 17
Radio NUG
In Sagaing Region’s Sagaing Township, military regime troops entered the western zone around Ywe-in village and opened fire indiscriminately. A local civilian reported to the People’s Defense Forces (PDF) that one woman from Thalun Phyu village was killed and another wounded during this attack.
At about 2:30 PM on June 16, the military regime forces who had not yet left Thalun Phyu village fired approximately 60 rounds from small arms and machine guns. A 40-year-old civilian woman was hit and killed on the spot, and another 40-year-old woman sustained injuries.
This military regime force consists of about 400 soldiers from the military regime’s 33rd battalion, Pyu Saw Htee militias, and Pa Thay militias who have been advancing and attacking villages in the western area of Sagaing Township—including the Ngahtatgyi pagoda camp—since May 30 through June 17. They have been arresting civilians, raiding houses, stealing property, setting fires, and killing people.
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π©π© 7. Moebye People’s Defense Force (1001) celebrates 4th anniversary
June 17
Radio NUG
The National Unity Government’s Ministry of Defense announced that the Moebye People’s Defense Force (1001) in Shan South-Karenni Military Region, No. 14 Sector, celebrated its 4th anniversary.
Due to ongoing combat conditions, the ceremony was held in a scaled-down manner. Special thanks were extended to allied forces who attended.
During the four years since its formation, 42 martyrs who fought alongside allies and sacrificed their lives were honored. Special recognition was also given to injured PDFs who lost limbs but continue the struggle.
Thanks to the support of the public, the force has sustained itself to this day. Together with allied units and brigades, they pledged to continue fighting to uproot the military dictatorship completely.
These military updates were reported by Radio NUG correspondents Min Sitt Thway and Khur Shel.
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