Myanmar Military News Updates – Aug 20, 2025 Evening
๐ฉ๐ฉ 1. Civilian Killed, Two Injured as Military Bombs Lokhalo Village in Mawchi Area
August 20
A civilian was killed and two others injured when the military dropped bombs on Lokhalo Village in Mawchi area, Hpasawng Township, Karenni State, according to local residents.
An aid worker assisting displaced people in the Karenni region said the military dropped around nine to ten bombs, hitting three locations.
The incident occurred at around 6:30 a.m. on August 20, confirmed by Secretary 2 of the Interim Executive Council (IEC) of Karenni State, U Banya.
The military had also bombed Lokhalo Village on the morning of August 19, using a Y-12 aircraft to drop five bombs, injuring one man.
On August 17, the military attacked the village hospital and the busy 16 Ward neighborhood of Lokhalo Village in Mawchi area, killing 32 civilians and injuring five, according to an IEC announcement.
The Karenni Human Rights Group (KnHRG) stated today that the military’s ongoing airstrikes pose a grave threat to the safety and security of the people in Karenni State.
KnHRG appealed to the international community to take urgent action in response to the continuous bombing of Mawchi area.
The IEC also urged the United Nations, ASEAN, and the international community to take action against the terrorist military council, which has unlawfully seized power from the civilian government and continues committing indiscriminate airstrikes and war crimes against innocent civilians.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 2. Resistance Forces Attack Military Vessels Sailing Up the Chindwin River with 107 mm Rockets
August 20
Local resistance forces reported that they attacked military vessels sailing up the Chindwin River with two 107 mm rockets.
The attack took place on August 19 between Mingin and Kani townships.
The fleet, traveling upriver from Monywa, was targeted along the riverbank between Mingin and Kani by joint resistance forces, who fired two 107 mm rockets. The extent of damage and casualties is not yet known.
The attack was carried out jointly by:
- Mingin People’s Defense Force, Battalion 3, Company 2 (Monywa District),
- Kani Township Mahuyarakya People’s Defense Force,
- Monywa District Battalion 18 Justice Brothers Force,
- Yae U Township Ko Thar Gyi and Ye Baw resistance groups.
According to military records, on August 3 resistance forces in Monywa Township had also attacked a military vessel and ten tugboats sailing up the Chindwin River by detonating three mines at one point and then firing small arms.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 3. Over 100 Houses Destroyed After PNO Militia Torches Villages in Hsi Hseng Township
August 20
More than 100 homes were destroyed after the People’s Militia Force (PMF) of the Pa-O National Organization (PNO), led by regime crony Nay Win Tun, burned villages in Naung Htaw area, Hsi Hseng Township, Southern Shan State, according to the Pa-O National Liberation Army (PNLA).
PNLA released a video file today, August 20, showing PNO militia forces setting fire to Naung Htaw New Village and Tapu Hto Village after advancing alongside the military.
The footage, captured by PNLA reconnaissance forces using drones, showed PNO militia troops torching the villages on August 18.
PNLA reported that as of August 20, the military and PNO militia, led by Nay Win Tun, have burned Naung Htaw New Village, Naung Htaw Kalalan, Naung Htaw Kayin Quarter, Naung Bo, and Tapu Hto villages. Over 100 homes have already been destroyed by fire.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 4. Military Transport Y-12 Aircraft Bombs Displaced Civilians and Civilian Homes in Eastern Kawlin Township
August 20
A military transport Y-12 aircraft carried out bombing attacks on displaced civilians and civilian homes in the eastern part of Kawlin Township.
The Kawlin People’s Defense Force confirmed the junta’s airstrike on August 20.
“At 6:13 a.m. on August 20, a military transport Y-12 aircraft bombed displaced civilians and civilian homes in eastern Kawlin Township,” the group reported.
It was said that approximately 30 bombs were dropped during the attack.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 5. Fake Fundraising Appeals Using the Name of Ye-U Township People’s Defense Force Reported
August 20
The Ye-U Township People’s Defense Force (PDF) announced that attempts have been made to misuse its name to solicit donations for personal gain and to undermine the image of the revolution.
The group explained that when the military and Pyu Saw Htee militia units began offensives in northern Ye-U Township, false fundraising appeals started circulating under the name of the Ye-U Township PDF. This is the reason for issuing the current warning.
One such fraudulent letter claimed that the Ye-U PDF was in need of funds to carry out military operations. It stated that the group required 300,000 kyat for rations and medicine, with a deadline for payment set at 3 p.m. on August 19.
The letter further urged recipients to understand that financial contributions were “unavoidable due to circumstances,” and said the group would take responsibility for the donors’ security and related matters—asking, therefore, that news of the fundraising not be leaked.
It also instructed people to obtain the bank account details via Viber, and carried a threat: if donations were not made, the group would not take responsibility for the security of homes, buildings, and businesses.
The Ye-U Township PDF clarified that it does not engage in fundraising via Viber, Telegram, or other social media pages, and urged the public to remain cautious about such scams.
This report was filed by Radio NUG correspondents Ko Khant and Thaki.
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