Myanmar Military News Updates – Aug 21, 2025 Morning
๐ฉ๐ฉ 1. Airstrikes on Villages Along Kawlin–Hteechaik Border Kill Three, Including a Revolutionary Fighter, and Injure Eight
August 21
According to local sources, indiscriminate airstrikes by the military on villages along the border of Kawlin and Hteechaik townships in Sagaing Region killed three people, including one revolutionary fighter, and injured eight civilians.
The attacks reportedly targeted Khansa Village and Sweya Village, located near the Thawra Company-owned Kyauk Puthu Mineral Mine, which has become one of the junta’s current bases in eastern Kawlin Township.
Kawlin Info reported that at around 6:00 a.m. on August 20, a military Y-12 aircraft dropped nearly 30 bombs over eastern Kawlin.
Kawlin Revolution (KR) also confirmed that the junta did not launch ground offensives but instead carried out unprovoked aerial bombardments using a Y-12 transport plane deployed from Tada-U Air Base.
As a result of the airstrikes, one revolutionary fighter and three civilians were killed, while eight others were injured, according to KR’s statement.
Among the three civilian casualties, two were internally displaced persons (IDPs), and the other was a local resident of Sweya Village. KR further clarified that all of the injured are receiving medical treatment and are not currently in life-threatening condition.
KR records also recalled a previous incident on July 14, when a junta fighter jet from Tada-U Air Base carried out an unprovoked airstrike on Doepin Village, located along the Shwebo–Myitkyina highway. That attack struck near a roadside restaurant where truck drivers had parked, leaving four civilians, including a child, injured, and damaging several cargo trucks.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 2. Battle Near Aungthapyay Village, Ye Township: One Junta Soldier Killed, One Revolutionary Fighter Martyred
August 21
The Mon State Revolutionary Force (MSRF) announced today that during clashes near Aungthapyay Village in northern Ye Township, Mon State, one junta soldier was killed, while one revolutionary fighter sacrificed his life.
According to reports, the battle occurred when junta columns from Light Infantry Battalion (LIB) 588, Infantry Battalion (IB) 106, and Artillery Battalion (AB) 317 advanced into the area. They were engaged by allied revolutionary forces under the Mon State Federal Council (MSFC) Defense Department, which included MSRF, Ye People’s Defense Force (YPDF), and joint resistance forces on August 20.
Two separate encounters occurred: the first between 9:50 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., and the second between 5:00 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.
MSRF reported that in the first clash, one junta soldier was killed. In the second clash, a revolutionary fighter from the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) 27th Battalion, Column 1, fell heroically in battle for federal democracy.
The coalition forces that took part in the engagement included MSRF, YPDF, the Ramanya Mon Army (RMA), and the KNLA 27th Battalion, Column 1.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 3. Two Civilians Killed in Kyaukpadaung Due to Military Drone Bombing
August 21
In Kyaukpadaung Township, western Bago Region, two civilians were killed after the terrorist military carried out drone bombing attacks, according to local sources.
On the evening of August 20, at around 7 p.m., junta troops stationed at Alel Kone police outpost in Kyaukpadaung Township launched a drone bombing attack on Tharyinkone Village without any battle taking place.
A bomb dropped from the drone landed on a house in Tharyinkone Village, destroying it. U Min Zaw (47) died instantly, while his wife, Daw Maw (49), passed away on the way to the hospital, according to Tharyarwaddy 8 City, which monitors and reports local news.
The deceased couple left behind two children—a son in Grade 12 and a daughter in Grade 6.
Locals also report that the terrorist military has been shelling Tharyinkone Village and Aeyywalay Village in eastern Kyaukpadaung Township, as well as Kyaukkopein, Kywephyu Ma, and Ywar Shaung Villages in neighboring Okpho Township. In addition to artillery shelling, junta forces have been conducting drone bombing raids, forcing civilians from these areas to flee their homes.
๐ฉ๐ฉ 4. Attack on 150-Soldier Convoy with 10 Vehicles from Dawei Leaves 11 Soldiers Dead, 3 Captured
August 21
A junta convoy of 10 vehicles carrying 150 soldiers traveling from Dawei Township was ambushed, leaving 11 soldiers dead and 3 captured alive, while weapons, ammunition, and military equipment were seized, according to a statement released today, August 21, by the Dawei National Liberation Army (DNLA).
The convoy departing Dawei was ambushed by resistance forces at around 12 noon on August 18.
The attack occurred near Be-Mae-Tat Taung (Be-Mae Mountain), involving DNLA’s Durak Column and allied resistance groups. During the clash, 4 junta soldiers were killed, around 10 injured, and the resistance seized one MA-1 rifle, two magazines, and other equipment.
On August 19 at around 10 a.m., another battle erupted with the same convoy.
This seven-hour-long battle resulted in 7 more junta soldiers killed, 3 captured alive as prisoners of war, and 10 military vehicles destroyed, according to DNLA’s statement.
From 3 destroyed military vehicles, the resistance was able to seize four MA-1 rifles, one G-3 rifle, and related equipment. However, DNLA also reported that one resistance fighter was martyred in the battle.
The prolonged battle at Thin Kan Kone Village was carried out jointly by:
Dawei National Liberation Army (DNLA) – Durak Column
Dawei People’s Liberation Front (TPLF)
Black Tiger Guerrilla Force
Balloon Phantom Guerrilla Force
Steel Leopard Guerrilla (Na Ba Yan)
Don Column-7
Dawei District Battalion-2 (T5)
Dawei Eastern Forest Force (DEF)
Eastern Defense Force (EDF)
Resistance forces also warned that the junta may resort to airstrikes at any time in Tanintharyi Region, urging civilians to follow air-defense precaution guidelines.
At the same time, resistance forces appealed to soldiers and police “who truly want to stand with the people and with justice” to defect from the junta and seek refuge among the people as soon as possible.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 5. Three Men Arrested for Illegal Weapons Trade in Namhsan Township
August 21
The Township Police Force of Ta’ang National Liberation Army (PSLF/TNLA) announced today, August 21, that its police unit in Namhsan Township, northern Shan State, arrested three men involved in illegal weapons trading.
According to the PSLF/TNLA Information and Communications Department, the Township Police Force had received intelligence about ongoing weapons trade in Namhsan Township, under the jurisdiction of Ta’ang Military Region No. 9. Acting on this information, police forces conducted investigations and, on August 10, seized:
One AK rifle
One M-22 rifle
One MA-3 rifle
Related ammunition and equipment
Currently, the three men who were arrested have been detained by the Ta’ang Township Police Force and will face legal action in accordance with the Arms Act, the statement said.
PSLF/TNLA records also confirm that on June 17, in Hokyin Village, Kutkai Township, the Ta’ang Township Police Force had previously seized a large cache of narcotics and weapons.
This report was filed by Radio NUG correspondent Ko Khant.
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