Military News
July 20 Morning (AM)
1. Special Operations Forces S.O.F Battalion held a Martyr’s Day Salute Ceremony
People’s Defense Army Southern military region Special Forces It has been announced that the 77th Martyr’s Day ceremony was held at the Special Operations Forces SOF (P29999/Special Forces) battalion camp.
At the ceremony, together with General Aung San, the martyred leaders, the martyrs who sacrificed their lives in the history of the spring revolution and the military dictatorship revolution, It is reported that they saluted the martyred heroes of the SOF group who fell, and saluted the flag at half-mast as a sign of mourning.
2. SNLD party organizer and joint secretary Sai Tun Kyi died due to an army airstrike on Thane city
According to local news reports, Sai Tun Kyi, the organizer and co-secretary of the Shan Ethnic League for Democracy – SNLD party, was among those killed in the aerial bombardment by the army on Hsenwi northern Shan State.
On July 18, at around 4:00 p.m., Sai Tun Kyi was also involved in the bombing of the city market in the city of Hsenwi in northern Shan State by the military council from an airplane, which damaged shops and houses and killed civilians.
Sai Tun Kyi’s death has also been confirmed by Hsenwi Township SNLD party members. It is reported that 7 people died and more than 20 people were injured due to 4 bombs that were dropped on the Hsenwi Myoma Market, Asia World Toll Gate and the west side of the stadium.
55-year-old Sai Tun Kyi was seriously injured while sitting at a shop in the city market of Sinni City as the terrorist army targeted civilians and died on July 19.
Shan National League for Democracy: The SNLD Party has not made any statement as of 4:30 p.m. on July 19 regarding the death of Sai Tun Kyi, the co-secretary and organizer of the Sinni Township of the SNLD Party.
3. Within two weeks, the War on Terror Council (WCA) and the KNLA-Karen National Liberation Army; Battalion under No. (5) Brigade There were 66 battles with the soldiers of the division, and 37 people were killed since the beginning
Within two weeks, the War on Terror Council (WCA) and the KNLA-Karen National Liberation Army; Battalion under No. (5) Brigade There were 66 battles with the soldiers of the division and 37 people were killed since the beginning.
From July (1st) to July (15th) in order to make the public aware of the news of the mid-month battle and the human rights violations of Saka, Muttaw District. Issued by No. (5) Brigade Headquarters.
During the two weeks from July 1st to July 15th, the War on Terrorism Council (WCA) and their KNLA-Karen National Liberation Army. Battalion under No. (5) Brigade division platoon The warriors of the army It is reported that there were 66 battles with allied soldiers.
In the fighting, 37 people were killed and 10 people were injured, and a captain was among the dead.
Also, a horse died and some of the terrorist camp was destroyed by fire.
4. Collaborate and preemptively attack the terrorist military council column that entered Kyithat township
On July 18, the KNU controlled area. The KNU, the terrorist military council column that entered the township of Kyuyda township. The Yangon Region People’s Defense Force – 1 released a news report that they attacked together with the KNLA forces.
The close combat took place for almost 20 minutes, and the terrorist military council side suffered casualties, while the soldiers of the cooperative group were not harmed.
After the fighting, the terrorist army seized an Enaga bomb while clearing the area. According to the situation in the area, the two sides are at war and the military is tense.
5. An army camp stationed in Myoung City was attacked and 2 soldiers were killed
Sagaing Division Maung Ranger Force – MRF released a news report that 2 military council soldiers were killed and 7 were wounded when they attacked the military council camp stationed in Myoung town.
July 18 He said that the battle took place from 3:15 to 40 p.m., and a soldier from the CDSOM team of the allied joint force was injured when a weapon fired back by the military council force hit him.
The operation was conducted by the Myaung Rangers Force (MRF). Myung Myonel P.K.F. Myoung Township Public Defense and Security Organization – CDSOM cooperated.
6. A drone bombarded a Masonic Village Pyu meeting where people were being forcibly recruited for military service, pressurizing farmers and collecting money.
Sagaing Division Shwebo Township, The Shwebo Crocodile group announced that they were calling a meeting of men between the ages of 18 and 50 at the library of Mason Village to forcefully recruit new recruits to serve in the military, and pressurizing farmers to pay 50,000 kyats per acre of land.
At 10:37 on July 19, after the Martyr’s Day salute ceremony, Rwebo Township, It is said that because of the news of the meeting being held jointly by Pyu Sawhti of Ma Lam Village and Khun Taung Village, 4 bombs were dropped by Fix Wings Drone.
Because of this attack, the meeting was canceled and the Mason Pyu leader Aung Kyaw shouted insults and fired small arms, while the outpost at the top of the Mason village and the Pyu of Thi Lone village also fired back with small arms, but the revolutionary comrades were not harmed.
In addition, Shwebo Crocodile reported that people who witnessed a total of 4 injuries, including two Mason Pyusaw and two Khuntaung Pyusaw, were injured by the bomb, Shwebo Crocodile reported.
The attack was carried out by Shwebo Crocodile, Shwebo Township Public Security Force Major Lin Roang (Dapya), B.I.A Burmese Independent Army (DAP) Shinshin People’s Defense Force The Daung Army People’s Defense Organization EYE FOR EYE People’s Defense Forces Zay Yar Thawed (LPDF); Shwebo Federal Army Shwe Bo Daman (UG) It is reported that they cooperated with Katrai Shwebo People’s Defense Forces.
The military news presented here was sent by a Radio NUG reporter.
7. 1 soldier was killed on sight and 2 were wounded when they attacked the places where the military council was stationed in Dipayin city.
Sagaing Division Shwebo District The police station where the military council was stationed in Dipayin City, The joint group announced that 1 soldier was killed and 2 others were injured when they attacked the general manager’s office and Atka school.
On July 19th (Martyr’s Day), the places where the Military Council was stationed in Dipayin City were marked by 80 ma. 60 Ms. 40 RPG It is said that the allied PDF team engaged in a close fire attack with small arms.
According to the statement, 1 soldier of the military council was killed and 2 were seriously injured during the shooting from 10:30 am to 11:00 am.
During the battle, the military council troops did not return fire, so they were able to retreat unharmed. About 1 hour after the army retreated, the military council opened fire on the surrounding area with heavy weapons and small arms.
The attack was carried out by the Budalin Mobile Team – BMT (Budalin Township Mobile Team). Depeyin Local Mobile Team (DLMT) It is reported that the Na Kyaw Piton forces joined forces to attack.
8. The governor of the military council of Kutaw Village in Nyaung U Township was shot and killed
Nyaung Oo Township People’s Defense Organization reported that Thein Tun (b) Than Dwe, the governor of the military council of Kutaw Village, Nyaung Oo Township, Mandalay Region, was shot and killed on the spot.
On July 18, at around 9:00 p.m., Thein Tun (b) Tha Dway, the group administrator of the military council, was shot and killed inside his home.
It was also informed that the young people in the Kutaw village group are being forcibly recruited for military service, and that they are collecting fees from the villagers under the military service law.
This mission was carried out jointly by the People’s Defense Team of Nyaung U Township and the People’s Defense Team of My Tharu Sub-Township.
The Nyaung Township People’s Protection Organization has warned the General Administration Department employees who are illegally collecting fees from the people in Nyaung Oo Township, together with the terrorist soldiers and the police, to stop their actions.
9. The Chin Pyi Defense Force issued a notice to the public not to travel on the support route and the route where the battle is taking place before demining.
As Chin Nyinaung and allies, the manpower needed to continue the implementation of the remaining military council camp battles (Operation CB) in Chin State. It is reported that the armed forces are being transported.
However, various mines were laid in the support routes used for (Operation CB). destruction of roads and bridges; As there are continuous ambush attacks, people are urged not to travel on the support route and the route where the battle is taking place before demining, and if they suspect that it is a mine, they are urged to inform the relevant forces.
10. No. (1) Military Region Ganggo District No. (18) Battalion was awarded an honorarium of 50,000,000 kyat by an engineer soldier from Shwe Hti Hall, Hti Lin City, with a weapon.
No. (1) Military Region Ganggo District No. 18 Battalion from Shwe Htee Hall, Htee Lin City, was presented with a weapon by an engineer soldier and was awarded 50,000,000 Kyats.
On July 19th, Ganggo District No. (18) Battalion informed.
“On July 8th, engineer Kyaw Moe Swe from Shwe Htee Hall, Htee Lin City, entered Military Region No. 1, Ganggo District No. 18 Battalion with one MA 1, three boxes of ammunition, 347 rounds of 5.56 ammunition, and two Lv 1 and Lv 2 bulletproof vests.
It is reported that on July 19th, he was awarded an honorarium of Kyat 50,000.
July 20 Evening(PM)
1. The attack and capture of the city of Sangkou made history as the first city to be conquered in Mandalay Division, Mandalay-PDF said.
The People’s Defense Army, Mandalay-PDF, announced on July 20 that the attack and capture of Sangkoo was the first city in Mandalay to be captured.
The People’s Defense Army – Mandalay has been able to completely capture all the military council camps in Chikou Township and the city of Sonkoo since July 17, 2024.
Therefore, I have been informed that Sangku Township has become a township without a military council within Mandalay Region.
Many prisoners of war were captured during the operations to seize the city of Sangku, Mandalay-PDF has released a photo report that a large number of weapons and ammunition were also seized.
It is also stated that the People’s Defense Army-Mandalay also paid a certain amount in the terracotta operations, and bowed and saluted the soldiers who gave their lives.
Also, because the military council carried out continuous airstrikes, urban areas, The People’s Defense Army – Mandalay Command informed that civilian homes were damaged.
2. The Chin Revolutionary Joint Force raided Hakha police station and rescued more than 60 prisoners
According to local news reports, the Chin Revolutionary Joint Forces raided the city police station in Hakha, the capital of Chin State, and rescued a total of 62 prisoners, including political prisoners.
The joint forces of the Chin Revolution launched a raid early in the morning today, July 20, and managed to free the prisoners.
An official of CDF Hakha’s 4th Brigade has confirmed that 49 men and 13 women were rescued from the cell as the Chin Revolution Joint Forces raided the city police station near the 0 Ma Thu Maung Stadium in Hakha City at around 5:30 am.
It is also reported that when the Chin Revolutionary Joint Forces raided the police station in Hakha City, the members of the Terrorist Military Council did not provide any reinforcements to the police.
At the moment, the Chin resistance groups have already returned to their respective camps.
3. Additional reinforcements from the military council for the return of Ngapali with the army
The military observers of the region said that the military council is adding hundreds more forces to recover the towns of Thandwe and Ngapali in Rakhine State, which are controlled by the Arakan Army AA.
It is said that the military council has added at least 400 more forces to Zalon village and Jitto Ward from the Maung Shwe Lay Navy on the Thandwe River.
Zalon village and Jitto Ward are near the Maung Shwe Lay Navy, and there are also small military council camps.
According to those studying the military situation in the region, military council members who escaped from Thandwe and Ngapali also joined the small camps.
Western news also reported that the military council has established a new camp in Zalon village for the past 2 weeks and has added at least 200 troops through the Maung Shwe Lay Navy.
The Maung Shwe Lay Navy has a naval base in Kyauk Phyu, and from the Kyauk Phyu Naval Headquarters, warships, Those studying the military situation in the region have analyzed the situation of the Rakhine Army in order to gain full control of Thandu Township only if the Maung Shwe Lay Navy is captured by submarines and Maung Shwe Lay Navy.
After the Rakhine Army AA completed the capture of Kha ma ya 566 and Kha La Ya 55 battalions in Ngapali town, they are currently in control of Thandwe town and Ngapali town, but military sources say that the AA has not yet been able to fully capture and control the entire Thandwe village as the escaped military council troops and the Maung Shwe Lai Navy are defending until the end.
There are hundreds of five-star hotels, including Ngapali Beach, which have been invested billions in Thandwe Village, and there is also a rich hydroelectric project that can provide electricity to about 1 million people and produce 386 kilowatts of electricity annually.
4. MNDAA said that 8 civilians were killed and 8 injured in Hsenwi city air attack
The Kokang Army-MNDAA reported that 8 civilians were killed and 8 injured when the terrorist army that seized power bombed residential areas in Hsenwi.
On July 18th, at around 4:30 p.m., the military council made a statement regarding the bombardment of the streets and houses in Hsenwi.
5 of the injured were seriously injured and 3 were slightly injured, but rescue operations were carried out after the airstrike and the injured were taken to the rear hospital of the allied forces for treatment, according to the statement.
The terrorist army continues to carry out targeted attacks on civilian areas that are not related to the battle. At midnight on July 19, an aircraft bombed an area 13 miles outside of Lashio city, killing one civilian on the spot and injuring five others.
Also, on July 19th, at around 4:00 a.m., the military council’s bombers bombarded the Starwa area in Hsenwi District, causing some damage to houses, but no civilian casualties.
While the MNDAA and allied forces are attacking Lashio city, the military council has been carrying out continuous airstrikes on the MNDAA-controlled Chinni and Lokai cities these days.
5. 2 soldiers were killed in an attack on a convoy with an aircraft tanker at Pey Pyu
An official of Pakokku District No. 4 Battalion Division 1 said that two soldiers were killed when an army plane attacked a fuel tanker near the Air Defense Force on Saw – Seikphyu Road, Pyhyu Township, Magway Division.
It is said that a fuel tanker with 5 soldiers going from Pey Phyu City to Ka Pa Sa 21 was attacked with a mine and fired at it near the Air Defense Forces on July 15th at 11:45 AM on the Saw – Seikphyu Road.
As a result of this attack, the aircraft fuel truck was destroyed and 2 soldiers were killed and 3 were injured.
He also explained that the People’s Defense Forces tried to collect the weapons held by the soldiers, but because of the arrival of reinforcements from the army, they were forced to retreat without harm to the revolutionary comrades.
Dissatisfied with being attacked by the People’s Defense Forces, about 60 members of the Terrorist Military Council arrived at the village of Kyit Pyung near the scene of the incident at about 5:00 a.m. on July 16, burned 3 public houses, and took motorcycles and more than 100,000 kyats in cash.
It is reported that the terrorist soldiers who were destroying and stealing the public goods were waiting outside the village and attacked each other for about half an hour. At least 4 terrorist soldiers were injured and retreated.
These attacks were carried out by the NUG Ministry of Defense (CAF) SPU-PDF Pakokku District No. 4 Battalion. Company 1 Troops from the 2nd Battalion were working, and a platoon commander from the 1st Battalion was wounded by a heavy weapon, but there is nothing to worry about, according to the Pakokku District No. 4 Battalion, 1st Battalion.
6. MNDAA said that among those fleeing the war from Lashio were children from the orphanage
The MNDAA said that children from the Lashio Orphanage School were among those fleeing the war from Lashio.
Due to the impact of the war that happened in the last few days, the local people of Lashio city were among the convoys that left Lashio city to escape the war.
He said that the rescue convoy with people who fled the war could only go by car from Lashio to the intersection on the Tanyang side.
MNDAA’s Political Department Front Process Team found the children in such difficulty, so the team led by the Deputy Director of the Political Department Transport Department informed that they had to transport the children to the places they wanted to go.
In addition, it is reported that he inquired about the life safety issues of the orphans and resolved them as best he could.
The team led by the deputy director of the MNDAA political department’s administration department visited the places where the special region-1 administrative committee established the war evacuees living in Hsenwi, My yew and Tan Lwin regions, met with the war evacuees and gave words of encouragement.
