Myanmar Military News Updates – Aug 16, 2025 Evening
🚩🚩 1. About 20 junta soldiers killed in Ngape Township battle; weapons seized, says AA
August 16
The Arakan Army (AA) announced that in a half-hour battle near Sontaik Village, Ngape Township, Magway Region, around 20 junta soldiers were killed and various weapons, ammunition, and military supplies were seized.
The clash took place on August 14, in the afternoon, when forces from the junta’s notorious Light Infantry Division 99 launched an assault against AA positions.
The AA’s statement said the fascist junta troops, already suffering defeats and disgrace both domestically and internationally, are now retreating in disarray. The AA continues to pursue and crush these retreating forces.
The AA emphasized that they will not halt their operations until all of their strategic military objectives are fully achieved, and that final offensives to capture key towns are still ongoing in the areas where junta troops remain.
It further stated that along the Rohma mountain range and in border areas — Rakhine–Magway, Rakhine–Bago, and Rakhine–Ayeyarwady — as well as in other AA operational zones, battles have not subsided.
According to the AA, both defensive and offensive operations are being conducted daily — including guerrilla, mobile, and coordinated battles — to bring their military objectives into full effect.
The AA noted that since November 13, 2023, when they launched military operations across Rakhine, fighting has continued without pause for over one year and nine months up to the present day.
Currently, the AA has seized control of Paletwa in Chin State and 14 townships in Rakhine State, and is still fighting to capture the remaining Kyaukphyu and Sittwe townships.
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🚩🚩 2. Resistance forces attack police station in North Okkalapa and administration office in East Dagon with grenades
August 16
Urban resistance groups announced that they launched grenade and explosive attacks against North Okkalapa Township Police Station and the General Administration Office in East Dagon Township, Yangon Region.
According to The Light of Union Urban Guerrilla Group, on the evening of August 14 around 7:30 p.m., they attacked North Okkalapa Police Station No. 9, located at the corner of Khema Thiri Road and Sukhamaing Road, using 60mm bombs and hand grenades.
Separately, the Yangon UG People’s Army (YUPA) stated that on August 15 around 7:40 p.m., they attacked the East Dagon Township General Administration Office, located near Min Yere Kyaw Swar Road and Inwa Road, with two hand grenades.
YUPA reported that casualties may have occurred on the junta side, and they are still investigating the extent of the damage.
The group also warned the public to avoid areas where junta troops are stationed, as urban missions will be intensified in the coming days.
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🚩🚩 3. Around 30 junta soldiers killed in Kyauk Kar village battles; one captured alive
August 16
The Thapyay Nyo Guerrilla Force announced that during a series of battles in Kyauk Kar Village, Monywa Township, Sagaing Region, about 30 junta soldiers were killed and one was captured alive.
The clashes broke out after junta troops advanced with overwhelming numbers from Monywa towards Kyauk Kar.
On August 8, around 1:45 p.m., a 30-minute battle occurred between junta forces stationed at the school east of Kyauk Kar Shwe Gu Ni Pagoda and resistance forces positioned at Buddha Mud Pak Pagoda. At least six junta soldiers were killed.
Another 20-minute battle occurred west of the Kyauk Kar football field, killing four junta soldiers. Resistance fighters were able to withdraw safely without casualties.
On August 10 around 3:15 p.m., another brief clash took place inside the Por Taung Mhu school. Later that day, at 4:15 p.m., when resistance forces withdrew towards Shwe Gu Phyu Pagoda, they engaged again with junta troops advancing from Yenaungon. The Thapyay Nyo group said resistance fighters held strong defensive positions for an extended time, forcing the enemy back.
Although junta forces used heavy weapons and paramotor airstrikes, the resistance successfully withdrew without losses. In this battle, however, around 20 junta soldiers were killed, and one was captured alive, with many more injured.
The engagements involved joint operations by the Thapyay Nyo Guerrilla Force, Ayadaw Township Battalions 9, 10, and 11, Monywa Township Battalion 2, and Strategic Unit 66.
As of August 16, junta columns are still active along the Ayadaw–Monywa road, and resistance forces have warned civilians to avoid travel in the area for safety.
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🚩🚩 4. 53 junta soldiers killed and nearly 50 wounded in nine major battles and multiple skirmishes in Palaw
August 16
According to the Information Department of the People’s Defense Force (PDF) Battalion No. 1, Myeik District, in Palaw Town, Palaw Township, Tanintharyi Region, nine major battles and numerous smaller skirmishes have occurred since junta troops began offensives toward Palaw. These clashes have left 53 junta soldiers dead and nearly 50 others wounded.
The junta launched its offensive toward Palaw on July 24, prompting the PDF and allied revolutionary forces to launch counterattacks. From July 24 until the morning of August 16, there have been nine large-scale battles and many smaller engagements, resulting in 53 junta fatalities and 48 wounded.
During the fighting, junta forces conducted 11 airstrikes and fired 26 times from naval warships, carrying out repeated bombings and heavy artillery attacks.
Because of these airstrikes and heavy bombardments, 18 civilians were killed, including 2 Buddhist monks, the statement said.
Despite the ongoing battles, 329 civilians trapped inside Palaw Town were successfully evacuated by allied resistance forces. However, three PDF fighters and one Karen National Defense Organization (KNDO) soldier were killed in action, while 19 others were wounded.
Revolutionary forces also managed to seize one pistol, two MA-1 rifles, one RPG-7 launcher, grenades, and a drone from the junta side.
Allied forces that participated in the operations included:
- PDF Battalions 34 and 35 under the Strategic Command,
- Drone Battalion of Tanintharyi Region Military Headquarters,
- Tanintharyi Region People’s Defense Team (PaKaFa),
- Palaw Township People’s Defense Team,
- Palaw PDF (PaLaFa),
- Karen National Defense Organization (KNDO) Battalion 7, and
- Special Units of Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) Brigade 4.
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🚩🚩 5. Two-day series of attacks on junta column in Sagaing Township leaves 3 soldiers dead, 7 wounded
August 16
The Young Wolf PDF announced that in Sagaing Township, resistance forces launched two consecutive days of attacks against a junta column, killing 3 soldiers and wounding 7 others.
According to the report, on August 11, the junta column had set up camp in Kyamin Gyi Village within Sagaing Township.
On August 12 and 13, while junta soldiers and police reinforcements from Sartaung Police Station were moving to join them, resistance forces ambushed the column with mines and gunfire on both days.
The ambushes left 3 junta soldiers dead and 7 wounded, while the resistance fighters suffered no casualties.
This news was filed by Ko Khant, a correspondent of Radio NUG.
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