Military News
July 25 Evening (PM)
1. TNLA captures all military council camps in Mogok Town
Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) announced that they have captured all the military council camps in Mogok town of the Ta’ang State Brigade 2 area at 5:00 p.m. on July 24.
Similarly, the remaining military camp in the Brigade 3 area, Momeik Strategic Hill, was attacked at noon. The clash broke out with the military council troops in The Hkaw Village, Nawnghkio Township in the Brigade 2 area, and the military council troops stationed at Bant Bwe Village fired 9 rounds of heavy weapons around Ommathi Village.
It is also been seen that photos of people welcoming overwhelmingly the joint forces of TNLA and PDF into Mogok Town, which is now free from the military council, have been circulated on social media networks.
2. The battle between the military and the KIA resumed in Momauk Township, and Colonel Naw Bu warned to be careful of air attacks
Colonel Naw Bu, in charge of KIO news and information, has confirmed that the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) has resumed the offensives towards Momauk, Bhamo District, after more than a month of fighting that had come to quiescent since June 24, and the fighting is currently fierce in LIB-437 in Momauk Town.
He said that the military has been firing with aircraft and clashes have been breaking out on a regular basis in Momauk in Bhamo District for the past few days, and it is still difficult to know the details of the situation due to the internet shutdown. Since it is a difficult time to watch military and battle news, he urged the public to be vigilant if there are gunshots or military activity nearby and also to be careful when traveling.
Due to the resumption of fighting in Momauk Township, he also urged the local residents of the towns such as Lwegel and Maijayang bordering the KIO-controlled area to be careful since the military may launch airstrikes at any time.
At present, the KIA remains to capture LIB-437 in Momauk, and LIB-601 and LIB-319 in Mansi.
3. The Mongla Army deployed in the vicinity of Mongyawng Town
Shan Herald Agency for News (SHAN) reported that the Mongla Army, National Democratic Alliance Army (NDAA), has taken over the villages around Mongyawng Town, Monghpyak District, the eastern part of Shan State, with massive force, and deployed its troops.
It is reported that they are at the Wan Ton Village Monastery and called up the villagers around Mongyawng, forcefully asking them to sign.
There are the infantry battalions of the Military Council, such as the LIB-311, LIB-334, LIB-335, LIB-573 and the 398thArtillery Battalion in Mongyawng Town, and the No. 1008 Border Guard Battalion in Mongyu Town.
4. Heavy weapons exploded in a residential neighborhood of Lashio, burning down houses
According to local news sources, on July 24, heavy weapons exploded in a residential neighborhood of Lashio City, Northern Shan State, causing houses to burn.
“On July 24, at 03:03 p.m. heavy weapon fell near No. 39 Street, between Aung Mingalar Zay Street and Bon Kyaung Street in Ward No. 5 of Lashio City, catching houses fire. It was still burning as of till 4:30 p.m. in the evening,” said a local resident.
In addition, there were shootings from both sides near Yay Kan Street and Khaing Shwe War Street in Ward No. 4, and near Aye Chan Thar Yar pavilion below the township immigration office in Ward No. 1 until the evening.
5. The military council bombarded the residential areas of Laukkaing 3 times within a month
It is reported that the military council has bombarded residential areas in Laukkaing, Kokang Autonomous Region for the third time this July.
On July 24, between 1:45 a.m. and 4:45 a.m., two fighter jets of the military council dropped 4 bombs on residential areas near 311 Square in Jin Xiang Cheng area of Laukkaing. Due to the bombardment, 2 civilians were injured and nearby hotels and buildings were destroyed.
On July 14, the military council also bombarded Laukkaing town, killing one civilian. In addition, on the morning of July 23, Laukkaing was bombed again, killing two people and injuring a lot.
6. The military reinforces Monywa town via the Chindwin River
Narinjara news agency reported that an elderly woman was killed instantly and four were seriously injured in Kywe Htoe Village, Ponnagyun Township, by the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) fired by the Par Da Leik Battalion in Sittwe, Rakhine State.
The injured are two women aged 35 and 45, and two men aged 23 and 17. They were injured while they, five family members, were having dinner at home. It is reported that the injured are receiving medical treatment and urgently need money for medical expenses.
7. The military council troops fired with MLRS in Ponnagyun Township, killing one woman on the spot and seriously injuring four
Narinjara news agency reported that an elderly woman was killed instantly and four were seriously injured in Kywe Htoe Village, Ponnagyun Township, by the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) fired by the Par Da Leik Battalion in Sittwe, Rakhine State.
The injured are two women aged 35 and 45, and two men aged 23 and 17. They were injured while they, five family members, were having dinner at home. It is reported that the injured are receiving medical treatment and urgently need money for medical expenses.
8. In Kyaikto, 7 civilians were killed and 7 were injured due to the heavy weapons fired by the military council
According to local residents, 7 civilians were killed and 7 were injured due to the explosion of a heavy artillery shell fired by the military council troops stationed at Pyin Ka Toe Kone Village, Kyaikhto Township, Mon State.
On July 23, at around 9:30 a.m., a clash broke out between the revolutionary forces and the military council troops marching towards the control area of KNU Brigade 1 Battalion 3, and the military council troops from 44th Division based in Kyaikto Township helped fire with 4 rounds of Howitzers. The shell fell and exploded in Pyin Ka Toe Kone Village.
It is reported that 7 deceased were male goldsmiths between the ages of 18 and 29 and lived in the villages and neighborhoods of Thein Za Yat. Among the 7 injured are 2 women aged 24 and 30, while 4 of the remaining 5 men are in critical condition due to serious injuries.
9. The graduation ceremony of Burma Liberation Democratic Front (BLDF) Military Region 1 Basic Military Training was held
It is reported that the graduation ceremony of Burma Liberation Democratic Front (BLDF) Military Region 1 Basic Military Training Batch-2 was held on July 23.
At the graduation ceremony, the military official and a member of the central committee gave a graduation speech and a memorable speech, the graduates took oath in front of the public, and awards were given to the outstanding comrades. In addition, remembrance for Comrade Chat Kyi who was martyred while attending the Batch-2 military training was done.
The graduation ceremony was attended by BLDF central committee members, relevant regional leaders, and the public from the base region.
