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Here is the full English translation of the Myanmar news update:
1. Despite Ceasefire Declaration, Military Council Launches Offensive in Ngaung U Township
April 3
Despite the military council announcing a ceasefire, the following morning they launched an offensive in Ngaung U Township, Mandalay Region, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defense (MOD) of the National Unity Government (NUG).
At around 6:00 AM on April 3, military troops from the Ngazun police station advanced with two military trucks and attacked Myethan Taung, Maubin, and Kyauk-O villages with various weapons including point-fire rifles.
Similarly, about 200 military council troops entered Kyaukpyinkan village in Ngazun Township and began torching and destroying properties, according to the People’s Defense Army (PDA).
Additionally, the troops reportedly fired 60mm heavy weapons and small arms indiscriminately, destroying makeshift shelters where displaced civilians were staying.
This was not the first time the military had burned down Kyaukpyinkan village. In a previous raid, they looted and destroyed civilian property worth nearly 50 million kyats.
2. Despite Claims of a Ceasefire, the Military Junta Launches Airstrikes on Thabeikkyin, Kani, Homalin, and Taungtha Townships
April 3
On April 3rd at around 12:40 PM, the terrorist military junta carried out two airstrikes near Mile 7 Village in Thabeikkyin Township, Mandalay Region, according to a press release from the Ministry of Defense under the National Unity Government (NUG).
In addition, two paramotors from the terrorist junta forces, deployed from the Northwestern Military Command (Namakha), dropped bombs on Mutha Village and Natgyi Village in Kani Township, Sagaing Region, on April 3rd at 12:22 PM, 12:35 PM, 12:36 PM, 12:37 PM, and 12:52 PM. Taungpyauk Village was also attacked with machine gun fire, according to reports.
Similarly, an MI-2 multipurpose helicopter from the junta’s Homalin Air Force Base dropped 13 bombs in areas around Pharnine, Sansaing, Paenotsut Villages, and near Shwemaw in Homalin Township, Sagaing Region, at around 9:30 AM on April 3rd, despite no active fighting in the area.
Additionally, on April 2nd at around 2:00 AM, the terrorist junta forces attacked Thetaw Village in Taungtha Township, Mandalay Region, using three paramotors and dropped eight 120-mm bombs. The attacks damaged the Thetaw Village Middle School (Yekyaw branch), located to the east of the main Taungtha–Kyaukpadaung road, as well as civilian homes, according to reports.
3. Military Council Continues Ground Offensives in Sagaing and Magway Regions
April 3
Although the military council declared a nationwide ceasefire, it has continued ground offensives and attacks in Sarlingyi and Yinmarbin townships of Sagaing Region and Salin Township of Magway Region.
On the night of April 2, around 130 soldiers launched two separate columns near copper mining areas in Sarlingyi and Yinmarbin Townships.
As a result of these offensives, over 10,000 residents from Dontaung, Gontaung, Ywashar villages in Sarlingyi and Kyauksakyar, Bainnwechaung, and Paykone villages in Yinmarbin were forced to flee, according to the Chinland Joint Defense Committee.
Similarly, military troops launched a ground offensive on the Sinphyukyun–Tanyaw Road in Salin Township, Magway Region. On the morning of April 3, they advanced toward Kanpyar village.
Due to their intrusion into villages and shelling with heavy artillery, nearby villagers were forced to flee their homes.
The NUG had declared a two-week pause in offensive operations starting March 29 to assist with rescue efforts after the March 28 earthquake, which caused many casualties.
However, despite the military council also announcing a three-week ceasefire on the night of April 2, attacks and bombings have continued without any actual ceasefire being honored.
4. Military-backed PNO/PNA’s Forest Fire Spreads to Villages, Destroying Around 24 Homes
April 3
On March 31, in the afternoon, a forest fire initiated from the PNO/PNA camps at Saungbyone and Naungwo spread to Thaungmaethin and Lonepyin villages, burning down about 20 homes in the former and 4 in the latter, according to the Pa-O National Defense Force–Khamkaung (PNDF-KK).
Allied resistance forces including PNDF-KK and KNDF assisted in extinguishing the fire.
The PNO/PNA also reportedly launches daily attacks—despite no direct fighting—on Thaungmaethin and Lonepyin villages using heavy artillery and suicide drones.
5. Military Council Burns Down Civilian Homes in Hpruso Without Cause
April 3
The military council troops stationed at the main police station in Hpruso town, Kayah State, allegedly burned down civilian homes without any clashes occurring, according to the Karenni National Defense Force (KNDF).
On March 31, they set fire to homes in Nyaungzin and Shwepyitha wards without provocation.
The fire continued into the night of April 1, destroying at least six civilian homes.
There have been no battles in Hpruso town for an extended period, and local residents no longer live in the area. The military council troops and their affiliates have reportedly been looting civilian property and burning homes unlawfully.
6. People’s Democratic Organization/Army Celebrates 4th Anniversary
April 3
The People’s Democratic Organization (PDO) and People’s Democratic Army (PDA) held their 4th anniversary celebrations in their various military territories, according to a statement.
The event, held on April 1, included a flag-raising ceremony, oath-taking, commemorative speeches, and reading of messages from the Central Committee and headquarters.
In the PDA’s 2nd military region, there were speeches from village administrators, local defense units, and civilians, along with tributes to fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives on the frontlines.
In the evening, commemorative videos about the PDO/PDA were shown to local civilians.
7. Taung Nyo Column Celebrates 3rd Anniversary and Awards Ceremony
April 3
Taung Nyo Column celebrated its 3rd anniversary and held an awards ceremony on April 1, according to their statement.
The event honored disciplined and loyal fighters, reviewed challenges and achievements during the past three years, and included motivational speeches from column leaders. The event ended with a pledge to carry forward the motto: “Our Taung Nyo will never fall.”
During the past three years, Taung Nyo Column reportedly engaged in over 67 operations, killing 258 enemy troops, injuring 233, and destroying 29 military vehicles.
Six fighters from the Taung Nyo Column were also reported to have died in these operations.
