“Evening Military News”
1. Clash with Military Column from Sin Shwe Village Leaves 6 Soldiers Dead
June 5
According to the Launglone Peninsula Force (LPF), six junta soldiers were killed in a clash involving a military column that moved out from Sin Shwe village in Yebyu Township, Tanintharyi Region.
The confrontation occurred around 8:00 a.m. on June 2 when revolutionary forces launched an attack on a military unit stationed at Sin Shwe village, part of Minthar village tract. In response, a military force of around 30 troops from Sin Shwe engaged in a direct clash with the resistance.
LPF stated that the resistance troops initiated the attack and successfully opened fire, killing at least six junta soldiers and injuring about 13 others. The junta troops were forced to retreat in disorder, unable to return fire effectively.
Additionally, a junta base within Sin Shwe village was also hit with five rounds of 60 mm mortar shells. There may have been further casualties on the junta side, but detailed information is still being confirmed.
This operation was a joint effort involving:
- LPF (Daung Military Column 3, Unit 7)
- KBDF (Unit 4)
- YGF (Daung Column 2)
- MSRF
- NMSP – (AD) RMA
- Nonentity Coach (Training Unit)
Resistance groups have urged civilians and displaced residents to avoid re-entering villages frequently, as the situation in Tanintharyi Region remains highly volatile and clashes can erupt at any time.
2. Over 3,000 Civilians Killed, Including 460+ Children, in Junta Airstrikes
June 5
The Ministry of Human Rights of the National Unity Government (NUG) reported that more than 3,100 civilians, including over 460 children, have been killed in airstrikes carried out by the military junta since the coup, up until the end of May this year.
According to official data collected by the ministry, the military junta conducted 2,841 airstrikes nationwide during that period, causing a total of 3,152 civilian deaths.
Among the victims were 466 children under the age of 18, and 718 children were injured.
The airstrikes also destroyed:
- 251 schools
- 99 hospitals and clinics
- 443 religious buildings
The ministry further stated that the junta has committed 391 mass killings, resulting in 4,155 deaths.
In terms of forced military conscription, there were 1,493 reported incidents, with 25,944 individuals forcibly recruited—Bago Region reported the highest number of cases, followed by Mandalay Region.
As of now, the NUG has documented 19,067 human rights violations committed by the junta. The most common violation has been extrajudicial killings, totaling 4,484 incidents, with Sagaing Region experiencing the highest number of cases.
3. Dagon University Student Union Working to Build Bomb Shelters for Schools
June 5
The Dagon University Student Union (DUSU) announced that they are working to construct bomb shelters for schools, which are critically needed in light of increasing airstrikes by the junta.
As airstrikes intensify across Sagaing Region, civilian casualties, including those of students, continue to rise. Schools, monasteries, and IDP camps have become primary targets in recent air raids, DUSU stated.
Student leaders from Dagon University visited schools and communities in Yinmabin Township, Sagaing Region, to raise awareness about air raid safety. They conducted educational outreach and engaged in discussions about the challenges faced on the ground.
In response to the needs expressed, they are now actively working to dig and build bomb shelters for schools to help protect students and civilians from ongoing air threats.
