Military News
July 26 Evening (PM)
1. People’s Defence Force (Mandalay) conducted education on protection against the threat of air strikes and heavy weapons
It is reported that the Public Relations and Mobilization Department of People’s Defence Force (Mandalay) – MDY-PDF conducted educational programs to raise the awareness of the people of the safety guidelines for protection against air strikes and heavy weapons.
MDY-PDF also appeals to the public to strictly follow the guidelines as much as possible since the more the terrorist military council is defeating, the more they commit airstrikes against the public and civilian targets blatantly.
MDY – PDF published guidelines for the prevention of threats from heavy weapons and air strikes –
(a) Properly excavate bomb shelter pits and bunkers near the house and inside the yard.
(b) If you are on the street or in the field, run straight to the nearest building and hide.
(c) Do not go out to watch the airstrikes and take pictures of the airstrikes outside your home.
(d) If you hear the sound of helicopters and fighter planes flying, immediately hide in bomb shelters and bunkers. As fragments of the explosives tend to fly upwards, the zone closest to the ground can be considered the safest.
(e) Stay close to non-mirrored walls, but should not lean against the walls. When the ground shakes, you may injure yourself due to the impact.
(f) Stay prone position, keep your face close to the ground, and cover the back of your head by crossing your arms or interlocking your fingers. Keep your mouth slightly open to prevent possible lung damage from the wave of the blast.
(g) You can watch out for the news for air flights from nearby revolutionary forces and Telegram Group (t.me/enemyairroute, t.me/nasairscout, t.me/WaiHin).
2. In Lashio, MNDAA soldiers are patrolling and skirmishes continue to take place
According to front-line sources of MNDAA, in Lashio city, which was captured by the MNDAA, Kokang soldiers are patrolling and there are still clashes with the military council troops who are hiding in some places.
After the MNDAA announced that it had captured the Northeastern Military Command Headquarters in Lashio on July 25, skirmishes continued with the retreating military council troops. In Lashio city, the MNDAA soldiers are stationed and doing patrols to clear the area, so there are close battles and contact battles broke out with the retreating military council troops.
According to MNDAA’s frontline source, bodies of policemen and soldiers who died during the fighting were found on the streets during the clearing of the area.
The MNDAA frontline source urged the members of the military council to raise the white flag surrender their weapons and face the public because the public is no more on the side of the military leader Min Aung Hlaing.
MNDAA announced on July 26 that the Military Committee of the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army has now formed a Military Administrative Committee and taken over the administration of Lashio.
3. On the 32nd day of 1027 Operation Phase 2, the fighting continued in Mongmit and Kyaukme towns
Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) reported that on July 26, at 8:25 a.m., an encounter occurred with the reinforcements of the military council in the vicinity of Doe Pin Village in Mongmit, Ta’ang State Brigade 3 area.
At 1:15 p.m., the TNLA attacked the military council troops at Mongmit Strategic Hill. at 2:45 p.m. the TNLA attacked the LIB-501 and LIB-502 of the Military Council, in Kyaukme Township at Brigade 2 area, and the battle broke out near the tower.
In addition, it was reported that the military council troops stationed in Bant Bwe Village, Nawnghkio Township, dropped 3 bombs with 2 drones at The Hkaw Village.
4. The terrorist military council bombarded Chaung Gyi Village in Thabeikkyin Township over 50 times for 7 consecutive days, destroying the school, monastery, and residential houses, and resulting in civilian casualties
It is reported that schools, monasteries, and residential houses in Chaung Gyi Village in Thabeikkyin Township were bombarded more than 50 times in a row for 7 days, resulting in civilian casualties.
On July 26, Bo Eagle from Thabeikkyin Guerrilla Force said, “The military council bombarded schools, monasteries and residential houses which are the non-military targets in Chaung Gyi Village in Thabeikkyin Township with Y-12 aircraft 26 times, with Mi-35 14 times, and with jet fighter for 11 times for 7 consecutive days.”
Due to the bombardment, 48 civilian houses, the village monastery, and a school in Chaung Gyi Village were destroyed and there were casualties of civilians.
5. In Moo Township, a civilian was injured and 3 houses were damaged due to the heavy weapons fired by the military council
Karen National Union (KNU) announced that one civilian was injured and 3 houses were damaged by the heavy weapons fired by the military council in Moo Township, Kler Lwee Htu District, KNU Kawthoolei Administrative Area.
On July 23, at 10:30 a.m., the Military Council’s IB-60 fired heavy weapons and the shells exploded in Aung Soe Moe Village. Due to the explosion, 52-year-old U Maung Yet was reportedly injured, and the houses of Saw Luu Lu, Saw Bu, and Saw Al K were damaged.
6. In Lashio, 3 civilians were killed and 3 were injured due to an airstrike by the military council
Palaung State Liberation Front/Ta’ang National Liberation Army (PSLF/TNLA) announced that 3 civilians were killed and 3 were wounded due to an airstrike by the military council after the MNDAA announced that it had captured the Northeastern Military Command headquarters (YaMaKha) based in Lashio, northern Shan State.
On July 25, three members of a local family in Lashio were killed on the spot due to an aerial bombardment by the military council. In addition, heavy artillery fell and exploded in Lashio Ward (7), Ward (1), and Ward (12), injuring 3 civilians and damaging the monastery and some houses.
The PSLF/TNLA announced that 38 civilians were killed and 48 were injured due to heavy weaponry and air strikes of the military council targeting civilian places in Lashio during the one month of fighting.
7. Sniper training including female trainees conducted by CNO/CNDF was completed
On July 25, Chin National Organization/Chin National Defense Force (CNO/CNDF) announced that the CNO/CNDF has successfully completed a one-month sniper training course including female trainees.
It is said that the course was designed as a refresher course for a special operation, and the training was given to 20 trainees which included females. All the trainees had completed sniper training previously. They are now given refresher course and will be kept as a special sniper unit.
