Myanmar Military News Updates – Jul 13, 2025 Morning
๐ฉ๐ฉ 1. KNLA Joint Forces Seize Ukarit Main Military Base, Previously Used for Propaganda Film “Living Fence”
July 12, Radio NUG
The Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) and allied resistance forces successfully attacked and seized control of the Ukarit military base, a major logistics hub of the military junta, located along the Waw Lay – Myawaddy road on the Thai-Myanmar border, according to a statement from Cobra Column 2 VENOM. Following the takeover, the Karen National flag was hoisted over the base.
Ukarit base gained notoriety as the filming location for the junta’s propaganda film titled “Living Fence.” The base was captured at approximately 12:00 noon on July 12 by combined KNLA and allied columns.
Starting from July 3, drone units and ground assault teams had surrounded and attacked the base. Eventually, junta troops abandoned the post and fled, reports say.
According to Thailand’s AEC News Agency, more than 100 junta troops fled across the border into Thailand, unable to withstand the intensity of the KNLA’s offensive. The Thai military reportedly detained them for security screening, provided medical care to the wounded, and offered humanitarian support.
The assault on Ukarit base was jointly carried out by Strategic Battalion 32 under the command of Bo Darbo, KNLA Joint Forces, and Cobra Column 2 VENOM.
Numerous weapons were seized during the operation, and some bodies of junta soldiers were also found, according to a statement by VENOM.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 2. Naypyitaw Thawatti Police Station Attacked with 79mm Shells
July 12, Radio NUG
The main police station in Thawatti, within the Naypyitaw Council Territory, was attacked using 79mm (40mm) mortar rounds, according to a statement by the Black Leopard UG group.
On July 10 at 7:55 PM, the group launched ten 79mm mortars at the police station. Nine of the shells landed and exploded within the compound, causing significant damage.
The police station is considered a key security installation for the junta. While casualties were reported among junta personnel, the exact number remains unconfirmed.
The operation was executed by Black Leopard UG with support from 31 UG. The group appealed to the public for assistance in supplying arms and ammunition to sustain further operations.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 3. Three Junta Troops Wounded in Attack on Military Unit at Koe Su Pagoda, Yinmarbin Township
July 12, Radio NUG
At Koe Su Pagoda, near Allakappa Village, Yinmarbin Township, Sagaing District, Sagaing Region, resistance forces attacked a junta unit, resulting in three junta soldiers being seriously injured, according to Black Eagle Defence Force (MMU).
The attack occurred at 10:15 AM on July 11, targeting approximately 20 junta troops who had traveled from the Dot Myanmarkyaw and Myaung junction military outposts to Koe Su Pagoda. The attack involved a single 40mm grenade and light arms fire.
Three junta soldiers were critically wounded, and the remaining troops reportedly fled.
In a separate operation, approximately 50 junta troops traveling in five civilian vehicles toward the southern side of Allakappa Village were ambushed with pre-laid mines (three mines at two points and four at another point) and engaged in close-quarters combat using three 40mm grenades and small arms.
These coordinated attacks were led by the PDF Yinmarbin Township, in cooperation with the Black Eagle Defence Force (MMU), the Allakappa PDF, the PDF Pale Township, the Water Dragon unit (Chaung-U People’s Defence), Tiger Cub TGR (Myaung), and other local resistance groups.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 4. Fierce Clashes in Hpakant Result in Heavy Casualties Among Junta Forces
July 12, Radio NUG
On July 11, intense clashes broke out in Hpakant Township, Kachin State, between junta forces and joint units of the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and allied resistance groups, resulting in heavy casualties among junta troops, according to local sources.
The fighting erupted when KIA and the Kachin People's Defence Force (KPDF) jointly attacked the junta military camp in Swat Bum Village (also known as the dumpsite area) during the morning of July 11. Reports indicate that around 10 junta soldiers were killed, and the remaining troops retreated toward Chin Buddha Pagoda.
Later that afternoon, an explosion occurred at a location where junta forces had stockpiled weapons and ammunition, reportedly causing additional fatalities.
Separately, in Maung Maung Layan Village, junta troops advancing into the area reportedly shot and killed five civilians. Only two of the bodies were allowed to be retrieved and buried, while the remaining three bodies are still lying inside the village, sources said.
Currently, junta troops are stationed in various areas of Hpakant Township, including Maung Maung Layan, Swat Ngai Yan, the Dumpsite, and Maw Si Zar. Reports indicate they are preparing military movements toward the Maw Maung Hill and La Maung Hill areas.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 5. Woman Dies from Cardiac Arrest Due to Artillery Explosion in Kyainseikgyi
July 12, Radio NUG
In Kyainseikgyi Township, Dooplaya District, within the Kawkareik administrative zone of the Karen National Union (KNU), a 55-year-old woman died of cardiac arrest following a junta artillery explosion, according to a KNU statement.
On the night of July 9 at 10:00 PM, junta troops from Light Infantry Battalion (LIB) 545, based in Kyainseikgyi, fired 120mm heavy artillery shells, one of which landed and exploded in Aung Bala Kone Village, part of the Thalwe Htaw Village Tract.
The blast reportedly caused extreme fear and panic, leading to heart failure and death of the woman, a resident of Aung Bala Kone Village.
These military developments were reported by Radio NUG correspondents Min Sitt Thway and Khur Shel.
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