Myanmar Military News Updates – Jul 31, 2025 Morning
๐ฉ๐ฉ 1. MNDAA: Airstrike that killed 7 civilians in Kutkai seriously harms hard-earned peace agreement
The Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) stated that the airstrike carried out by the military council in Kutkai, which resulted in the deaths of 7 civilians, including a child, constitutes a serious violation of the hard-won ceasefire agreement, and has deeply damaged trust in the peace process.
According to MNDAA, two civilian residential areas in Kutkai town, which were not military targets, were bombed by the junta’s air force on July 30 at 12:53 a.m., resulting in the deaths of seven civilians, including one child, and injuries to 13 others.
MNDAA added that this bombing directly increases the risk of reigniting war in northern Shan State, and is not only a dismissal of international and regional actors’ peace efforts, but also an outright insult to their involvement.
The MNDAA emphasized that it has so far exercised maximum restraint in order to prevent the situation from worsening, and is responding in a controlled and measured manner.
Earlier this year, with China’s mediation, the MNDAA and Myanmar’s military council (SAC) had signed the Haigen ceasefire agreement.
Following the ceasefire, under the leadership of the Special Region Administrative Committee, post-conflict reconstruction efforts had been actively taking place in Kutkai town. MNDAA now says that the recent airstrike overshadowed the fragile peace with the looming presence of war once again.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 2. TNLA urges united offensive to topple near-collapsing military dictatorship
The Palaung State Liberation Front / Ta’ang National Liberation Army (PSLF/TNLA) has called on ethnic armed revolutionary organizations and Spring Revolution forces to take advantage of the military junta’s weakening grip, and launch a coordinated and strategic offensive.
According to PSLF/TNLA, the junta—while organizing a sham election to extend its power—has been losing key battles nationwide, including the loss of regional military headquarters, battalions, and bases due to combined attacks by the people. The Myanmar military is now said to be in a state of collapse, with disintegration from all sides.
Moreover, the statement condemned the military council’s war crimes, stating that between June and July 2025, the junta has conducted daily airstrikes and heavy artillery shelling on civilian areas in Ta’ang region towns such as Naungcho, Kyaukme, Hsipaw, Kutkai, Monglon, Mone Ngo, and Mogok—targeting homes, markets, schools, hotels, and lodgings.
PSLF/TNLA strongly condemned these acts as deliberate attacks on civilians and called on the United Nations, the People’s Republic of China, and other international governments to intervene immediately to stop these gross violations of international war laws.
The group also urged civilians across all resistance regions, including Ta’ang areas, to remain vigilant, construct bomb shelters, and maintain awareness and mobility to protect themselves from ongoing aerial attacks by the junta.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 3. NUG hospital in Kanbalu Township bombed; 5 killed including child
Local sources reported that a hospital operated by the National Unity Government (NUG) in eastern Kanbalu Township, Sagaing Region, was bombed from the air by junta forces.
On the night of July 29 at around 10:30 p.m., the military junta dropped two bombs via jet aircraft into the hospital compound, killing:
A 4-year-old child under medical treatment
An elderly man
A woman
An adult male
And another unidentified individual (male or female)
The hospital, named “Char Jin”, is located deep in the forest east of the Shwebo-Myitkyina road, and serves not only locals but also patients from surrounding areas.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 4. Airstrikes on police station and village in Singu kill 24, injure around 30
The People’s Defense Force (Mandalay) reported that on the afternoon of July 29, the military council launched airstrikes targeting both the police station in Let Pan Hla village and Shwe Pan Taw village, located in Singu Township.
The airstrike on Let Pan Hla police station killed 22 detainees—comprising 21 men and 1 woman—who were either convicts or suspects under investigation. Around 30 others were injured.
Additionally, two civilians—a man and a woman—were killed in the airstrike on Shwe Pan Taw village.
The report states that the military junta is deliberately targeting civilians, with repeated and blatant acts of war crimes being committed through these ongoing aerial assaults.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 5. Child among two killed in shelling by junta forces in Chaung-U Township
At around 4:30 p.m. on July 29, the Myanmar military based in Myapulae fired two artillery shells into Kyee Kone village, located in Chaung-U Township.
The shells landed and exploded on the main village road, killing:
A 10-year-old child
A 30-year-old woman
The attack also injured:
Three adult men, including another 10-year-old boy’s companion
A 40-year-old woman
A 60-year-old woman
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 6. Ambush in Launglon: Over 30 junta troops killed; one revolutionary fighter honored in death
In Pan Tin Inn village, Launglon Township, Dawei District, Tanintharyi Region, an ambush against a junta column resulted in at least 30 junta soldiers killed and one resistance fighter fallen in battle, according to the Durak Task Force.
On July 29 at around 7:30 a.m., a combined resistance force ambushed a military convoy of around 300 troops, initiating a fierce exchange of fire that lasted approximately 10 hours.
As a result, the junta lost no fewer than 30 troops, and one fighter from the joint resistance force sacrificed his life in the encounter.
The operation was conducted jointly by:
Durak Task Force (DNLA)
Tavoy People’s Liberation Force (TPLF)
DEF
Red Dragon Guerrilla Force
Daung Guerrilla Unit (Unit 6)
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 7. Eight junta police killed, two surrendered during capture of Tanyoung police station
In Tanyoung, Salin Township, Magway Region, a battle to seize the local police station led to:
Eight junta-aligned police officers killed
Two surrendering and defecting, according to the People's Defense Force – Salin (Salin PDF).
On July 30 at 4:50 a.m., the Salin PDF launched a direct assault and successfully overran and torched the entire police station.
In the attack:
Eight police personnel were killed
Two surrendered their weapons
Remaining junta personnel fled to the nearby Tanyoung power plant
Weapons and ammunition seized include:
Five G3 rifles
One MA-13 rifle
Various rounds of ammunition
Family members of the police personnel were taken into custody.
One resistance fighter from Salin PDF sustained a hand injury.
Later, at 8:23 a.m., a junta jet fighter conducted three bombing runs targeting the recently seized police station.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 8. KIA and allies shell junta naval convoy on Irrawaddy River; warships damaged
A joint force led by the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) shelled a junta naval convoy traveling north along the Irrawaddy River, damaging:
One warship
One logistics vessel
The attack occurred on July 29, targeting the convoy en route from Shwegu to Bhamo.
According to military sources and circulating video footage:
A warship was hit directly by artillery, causing it to list heavily
A supply vessel was also damaged
The assault forced the convoy to retreat back toward Shwegu port.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 9. Resistance forces ambush junta convoy in Sagaing; follow-up column also attacked
In Sagaing Township, a combined resistance force ambushed a junta column departing from Min Kun and Division 33, at a location between Singaing North village and Tat Village in Wetlet Township, according to the PSR Wetlet Resistance Group.
On July 28, the 150-man convoy was attacked by joint units from:
Shwebo District Battalions (Nos. 1, 2, 5, 15, 17, 18, 23, 26, 1701, 9706)
Wetlet PDF
Shaema Kar Tactical PDF
Hla Taw Tactical PDF
Bo Lin Mwe LPDF
PSR Resistance Force
Shwebo District Drone Unit (No. 2)
Phoenix Wing Drone Unit
The ambush inflicted significant damage on the junta side.
In response, on July 29, an estimated 70-man reinforcement column was dispatched from Shaema Kar base, but was also ambushed by the resistance near Ngaye Ye village.
In total:
Seven junta soldiers were injured
Both columns were forced to retreat
One resistance fighter from Shaema Kar Tactical PDF was killed in action.
The resistance coalition warned that the junta may send further reinforcements into Wetlet Township, and urged local resistance forces to be prepared, reinforced, and ready for continued operations.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 10. Two junta soldiers defect in Tanintharyi’s Kawthaung and Thayetchaung
Two junta soldiers from:
Battalion 431 based in Kawthaung Township
Battalion 403 (Win Wut base) based in Thayetchaung Township
Defected and sought refuge with:
Kawthaung People’s Defense Force (PDF)
Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) Battalion 12
On July 29, Aye Min Tun, a soldier from Battalion 431, contacted the Kawthaung PDF and surrendered peacefully without arms.
According to sources, he had previously attempted to desert the junta multiple times, succeeding on the third attempt. He reportedly stated that many junta soldiers want to defect, and encouraged them to seek protection under the civilian side as soon as possible.
Similarly, Maung Kyaw Kyaw (38 years old) from Battalion 403 (Win Wut base) defected to KNLA Division 4, Battalion 12, Company 2.
He reportedly fled due to abuse and coercion by officers and fellow soldiers, and connected with KNLA forces to safely surrender.
These reports were contributed by Radio NUG correspondents Min Sithu and Khur Shel.
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