Myanmar Military News Updates – Aug 05, 2025 Morning
๐ฉ๐ฉ 1. Two Airstrikes Carried Out by Junta on Min Tat Town
August 4 – Radio NUG
The Min Tat Township People's Administration Team reported that the military junta carried out two aerial attacks on Min Tat Town at around 8:50 AM on August 3.
Although no civilian casualties were reported, approximately 10 buildings were damaged—2 government offices and 8 civilian homes.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 2. Two Junta Soldiers Who Deserted at Min Hla Dam Captured
August 4 – Radio NUG
Two junta soldiers who deserted from their post stationed at the Min Hla Dam, located within the Pegu-Yoma region of Oakpho Township, Thayarwaddy District, Bago Region, were captured, according to Battalion 3802, Unit 5 of Thayarwaddy District.
On July 29, around 8:00 AM, the two deserters—Saw Htoo Pho and Saw Eh Kanya—fled from their station and were later apprehended by Unit 5.
It was learned that Saw Htoo Pho, originally from Oakpho Township, was forcibly conscripted by junta troops in Taung Thone Lone Ywar Thit on March 14. Similarly, Saw Eh Kanya, a native of Min Hla Township, was also abducted while cutting bamboo in Kyaing Pyin Gyi Village on March 28.
Both had undergone basic military training (Batch 12) at Yay Mone Tat training school in Hsai Khu Township and were awaiting deployment to Rakhine State when they escaped together with four other new recruits during a stopover in Hlaing Township, Bahan Naung Military Base.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 3. Three Civilians Including a Child Killed in Junta Shelling in Hpakant
August 4 – Radio NUG
Fighting remains intense in Hpakant Township, Kachin State, and on the morning of August 4, junta forces shelled Myauk Phyu Village from Hpakant Base, killing a 5-year-old child and a 35-year-old man, and injuring 5 others, according to military sources.
Additionally, shelling on Shar Law Kha Village caused injuries to two more civilians.
Since August 2, junta forces have launched additional ground assaults toward Shwe Nyaung Pin Hill in the Aye Mya Thaya ward, with ongoing heavy exchanges of fire involving artillery, drones, and various weapons through to August 4.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 4. Three Women Injured in Jet Fighter Bombing in Kyaukme
August 4 – Radio NUG
At 10:23 AM on August 4, a junta jet fighter dropped a 500-pound bomb on the Zay Thit market area in Ward 6 of Kyaukme, located in TNLA’s Brigade 2 territory, Ta'ang region, according to TNLA reports.
The explosion injured three women:
Daw Mi Mi Thwe (29 years old)
Daw Mi Mi Yin (38 years old)
Daw Aye Win (60 years old)
The bombing also damaged:
1 private high school (Daw Chaw School)
1 clinic
3 houses
1 vehicle
Between July 6 and August 3, junta airstrikes targeted Kyaukme eight times, killing three men and injuring four women and thirteen men, while destroying 42 homes, one school, and one monastery.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 5. Twelve Civilians Arrested During Night Raids in Western Gangaw and Shone Shi Villages
August 4 – Radio NUG
On the night of August 3, junta troops launched a raid on Western Gangaw and Shone Shi villages in Gangaw Township, Magway Region, arresting 12 civilians, according to Yoe Alin Tan.
At 10:00 PM, two military vehicles from LIB-50 arrived at Laung Htaung checkpoint and entered Pyar Village by midnight.
By around 3:00 AM on August 4, junta troops from Shauk Pin Village outpost joined the column and stormed both Western Gangaw and Shone Shi, capturing 12 people.
By 6:30 AM, the troops split into two groups and withdrew to Shauk Pin Village and LIB-50 base in Gangaw, releasing 2 women at We Love Gangaw bridge checkpoint.
Additionally, at 10:50 AM, Tilin-based junta forces dropped military supplies, rations, and ammunition to their troops via parachute.
A Y-8 military transport aircraft from the Meiktila Air Base completed 12 drops, delivering 36 supply bundles to junta troops amid monsoon ration stockpiling.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 6. 18 of 19 Detained Youth Escape from Military Office in Min Hla
August 4 – Radio NUG
In Min Hla Township, Bago Region, 18 out of 19 detained youth escaped from a junta-run local administration office, according to local sources.
The escape occurred at night on August 2 when the junta soldiers were not present.
While one of the escapees has been recaptured, 18 others remain at large.
The junta continues to conduct daily forcible abductions in villages across Min Hla Township, reportedly rounding up around 100 youth each month to send to military training programs.
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๐ฉ๐ฉ 7. 38 Arrested in Narcotics Crackdown in Namhkam, Thibaw, and Mogok
August 4 – Radio NUG
During anti-drug operations in late July across Namhkam, Thibaw, and Mogok Townships, TNLA police arrested a total of 38 individuals—7 drug dealers and 31 drug users, according to official TNLA reports.
In Namhkam Township, during the fourth week of July, arrests were made of:
Dealers: U Than Min Zaw, U Saung Aye
Users: U Soe Min Thu, U Yohan, Ko Pho Toe, Ko Kyit Ta, Ko Mat Tu, U Lun, U Saung Lyu, U Ahlwin, Ko Soe Min Thu, U A Chit, U A Htet, U A Lo, U Htun Kyaw, U Htun Min Naing
Seized items included:
7 small bottles of heroin
85 yaba tablets
1 motorcycle
1 phone
MMK 232,000 in cash
On July 28, further arrests included:
Users: U Htun Min Thu, U Aung San, U Thet Naing Oo, U Chan Thar, U Maung Kyaw
Along with drugs, paraphernalia, 1 phone, and MMK 20,000
In Thibaw Township, during late July, drug dealers arrested included:
U Aik Maung, U Kyaw, U San Phwar, Ko Pyae Sone
Seized: 6 small packets and 109 stimulant tablets
Users arrested: Ko San Nyunt, U Aik Pi, U Aik Yan, U Aik Sine, Aung Thet Naing, Ko Maung Myint, Ko Pan Sein, Ko Zaw Win, and Ko Aik Kyant.
In Mogok Township, on August 1, a woman drug dealer named Daw Nadi was caught with:
11 soap boxes of heroin
15 yaba tablets
1 phone and related items
Drug users U Htun Maung, U San Chaung, and U Kyaw Myo Aung were also arrested.
According to PSLF/TNLA, legal action will be taken against drug dealers under anti-drug laws, and rehabilitation programs will be provided for drug users.
These news briefs were contributed by Radio NUG correspondents Tharki, Khur Shel, and Pade Phoe.
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