Morning
1. In August, 41 soldiers and police officers, including three lieutenant colonels, two majors, two captains, and three lieutenants, defected to the People’s Defense Forces (PDF), as announced by the Ministry of Defense.
According to a statement released by the Ministry of Defense on September 12, 2024, during August, 41 soldiers and police officers, including three lieutenant colonels, two majors, two captains, and three lieutenants, defected to the People’s Defense Forces (PDF).
The defectors, under the coordination of the National Unity Government (NUG) and the Ministry of Defense, as well as through contact with various PDF battalions and People’s Defense Forces (PaKaFa), have decided to stand with the people, abandoning the military junta.
Among the 41 defectors, some brought their weapons with them. The NUG Ministry of Defense rewarded those who brought arms according to the value of the weapons. During August, a total of 19 various firearms, as well as ammunition and explosives, were handed over by the defectors.
The Ministry of Defense urged soldiers and police officers who wished to join the people’s side to contact PDF or PaKaFa units or allied ethnic armed organizations through Telegram or nearby communication channels.
2. An attack on the junta’s checkpoint near Myine resulted in one junta soldier’s death through artillery and drone strikes.
September 12, Radio NUG
On September 10, around 12 PM, revolutionary forces launched an attack on the junta’s security checkpoint located on Myine’s outskirts, along the Myine-Yeik Shauk road, with six artillery shells. The shells struck the top floor of a three-story building, injuring two junta soldiers severely.
Additionally, revolutionary forces used a drone carrying a 10 kg Inaga bomb, which struck the bunker where the junta soldiers were stationed, resulting in one soldier’s death and the destruction of the bunker.
Later, around 40 reinforcements from the junta’s police station and hospital security forces were dispatched, but People’s Defense Forces (PDF) successfully retreated without casualties.
The attack was coordinated by several revolutionary groups, including Myine PaKaFa Battalion 1, Battalion 4, Battalion 5, Myine PaKaFa Done Battalion, Artillery Battalion, 8+ A Nyea Ground Offensive, Zay Nay Min, Pku Underground Force, Burma Revolution Ranger, and Bo Myike’s team.
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These updates were provided by Min Thihan.
Evening
1. Ministry of Defense Issues Warning About Fraudulent Messages Using the PDF Name to Extort Fees
The Ministry of Defense issued a warning on September 13 regarding fraudulent messages being distributed using the name of the People’s Defense Force (PDF) to extort money from businesses and the public. The statement revealed that individuals aiming to undermine the People’s Revolution are sending letters, audio files, and videos in the name of various PDF battalions, columns, and People’s Defense Forces (PDF), demanding money through threats. These fraudulent messages are also being distributed online.
The Ministry confirmed that these messages are not from the PDF units under its control and are, in fact, being orchestrated by collaborators of the military junta to tarnish the reputation of the People’s Revolution.
The Ministry urged business owners and the public to verify the authenticity of any such messages by contacting the Ministry of Defense via email at office@modnugmm.org or the Complaints Committee at cc@mod.nugmyanmar.org.
If any action is found to have been taken by PDF units or their members, the Ministry stated that strict disciplinary action would be enforced according to the military code of conduct.
2. Two PDF Soldiers from Naypyidaw Battalion 901 Swept Away While Rescuing Flood Victims
The official Naypyidaw PDF reported on September 13 that two soldiers from PDF Battalion 901 went missing after being swept away by floodwaters while rescuing flood-affected people.
The PDF soldiers were involved in rescue efforts when they were carried away by the strong currents.
Heavy rainfall and severe flooding have occurred in Myanmar throughout September due to the impact of Typhoon Yagi, which struck the South China Sea earlier this month.
3. Naypyidaw PDF Battalion 901 Assisting Local People in some Flood-Affected Areas
September 13
Members of the Naypyidaw PDF Battalion 901 are helping flood-affected residents in Somoe as much as they can, according to a report on September 13 by PDFInsight, a military analysis platform.
“The PDF soldiers are fighting in the war and also helping the people in the flood-affected areas of Somoe as much as possible,” the report said.
Currently, Myanmar is experiencing heavy rainfall and flooding, which is severely affecting the local population.
These updates were provided by Min Thihann and Ko Khant.
#Credit : Radio NUG
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