“Morning Military News”
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1. Video Evidence Shows PNLA Commanders Killed by Military Council and PNO Forces
Date: June 1
Source: Radio NUG
In southern Shan State, near Htee Hsohn village, Sihsang Township, video footage has been obtained showing four out of five PNLA commanders captured by the military council and PNO People’s Defense Forces being executed.
The footage was discovered on the phone of a captured military council soldier by resistance forces, who also confirmed the soldier’s confession.
The video shows four captured PNLA commanders being shot by a military council soldier. According to captured soldiers’ testimonies, PNO People’s Defense Forces also participated in the shooting.
The executed commanders in the video are identified as Deputy Commander Khun Kyap, Battalion Commander Khun Moe, Deputy Battalion Commander Khun Htun Ngwe, and Commander Khun Oo.
This incident took place on January 12, 2024, during intense fighting between the military council/PNO joint forces and PNLA, where over 20 soldiers from the military council side, including a column commander, were killed.
PNLA also lost one commander and had five captured. Although the five were still alive as of 8 a.m. on January 13, their bodies were later released by the PNO side during the evening.
2. Fighting Erupts Between SSPP and MNDAA in Lashio Township Resulting in Casualties
Date: June 1
Source: Radio NUG
In northern Shan State’s Lashio Township, near Hannar village tract and Nam Lut village, clashes broke out between the SSPP and MNDAA, resulting in casualties.
The fighting started around 2:30 p.m. on June 1 after negotiations over territorial disputes failed, according to local sources.
During the clashes, MNDAA’s Kokang troops reportedly lost eight soldiers killed, with additional injuries, as reported by SSPP/SSA.
The fighting began when SSPP/SSA forces were deploying troops, and MNDAA’s subordinate forces from unit 611 launched an attack, triggering the conflict. Later in the afternoon, Kokang troops mounted another offensive, continuing the fighting.
The clashes calmed down around 5 p.m., but both sides continued to reinforce their troops, causing ongoing concern among local residents.
During the conflict, villagers from Nar Lai, Hannar, Hein Lwam, and Kaung Kaw villages fled to safer areas to escape the violence.
Here’s an enhanced English translation of the latest two news reports:
3. Close-Range Attack on Military Council Soldiers Stationed at Pakokku District Fire Station
Date: June 1, 2025
Source: Radio NUG / PKU N PDF
In the early morning of June 1, around 3:30 a.m., resistance forces launched a close-range attack against Military Council soldiers stationed at the district fire station in Pakokku town, Magway Region, according to a statement by PKU N PDF.
The battle lasted over an hour and a half. Preliminary reports indicate that 5 Military Council soldiers were killed and another 5 wounded.
Due to reinforcements arriving from Military Base 101 and its affiliated camps in Pakokku, the resistance fighters were forced to temporarily retreat.
The attack was carried out jointly by Pakokku P.K.F. Column 1, Shwe Nyar Myae PDF, the Borderless People’s Defense Forces, and Mying P.K.F. Column 3, Battalion 4.
4. Attack on Military Base 33 Headquarters Results in 8 Deaths Among Military Council Personnel
Date: June 1, 2025
During a rocket attack on the Military Council’s Base 33 headquarters, 6 soldiers and 2 internal officers of the Military Council were killed, according to a statement from the Brave Warrior Myanmar (BWM) group.
On May 31, Base 33 headquarters was struck with three rocket attacks carried out jointly by Brave Warrior Myanmar, Shadow (Sagaing), No More Dictatorship (NMD), and Sagaing urban guerrilla group Infinity.
The attack resulted in 6 Military Council soldiers and 2 internal officers being killed.
Additionally, three soldiers and a vehicle driver were severely wounded. The attack hit supply lines, injuring 3 police officers.
The assault damaged a central command post, one supply line camp, and destroyed two military vehicles.
The presence and impact on the Military Council’s commander in charge of the region remain unconfirmed as investigations continue.
5. Attack on Kanthar School in Thapatekin Township, 4-Mile, by the Military Junta
Date: June 1, 2025
At 7:40 AM on June 1, 2025, an airstrike was carried out by the violent military junta on the Kanthar school in Thapatekin Township, 4-Mile. A fighter jet dropped a 500-pound bomb on the school. This information was released by the Pyin Oo Lwin District People’s Defense Force (PDF).
The airstrike caused damage to both the school building and the administration building, but it is reported that no civilians were harmed in the attack.
6. Commemoration of the 2nd Anniversary of the Establishment of the Yangon Division Military Battalion (5101)
Date: June 1, 2025
The National Unity Government, the Ministry of Defense, and the Yangon Division Military Office have issued a commemorative statement marking the 2nd anniversary of the formation of the Yangon Division Battalion (5101). This battalion was formed on June 1, 2023, as the first-ever battalion under the Yangon Division Military Office, initially operating under the KNU (Karen National Union) in six areas.
Previously, members of the battalion were active as urban guerrilla forces (UG). The formation of this battalion aimed at weakening the military junta’s military strategy through targeted and precise operations.
Since its formation, Battalion (5101) has been involved in various battles such as the Kokraik and Taungkyar Inn clashes, and it has participated in further operations in the southern Shan State and the Shankayar border areas. They also took part in significant confrontations like the Fapon battle and the capture of the Shwekyin Kamya (598) camp.
During the revolution against the military regime, some members of Battalion (5101) have reportedly sacrificed their lives in full allegiance to the revolution, surrendering their bodies and personal belongings. Despite the challenges, the battalion continues to fight with unwavering determination, aiming to defeat the military dictatorship.
