Myanmar Military News Updates – Sep 09, 2025 Morning
🚩🚩 1. In Bhamo and Phakant battles, junta forces suffered casualties, and KIA seized weapons and ammunition
September 8, Radio NUG
In Bhamo and Phakant townships of Kachin State, intense clashes erupted between joint forces of the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and junta troops. According to People’s Spring News, during the Bhamo battle, heavy weapons and ammunition were seized from junta forces.
On the morning of September 8, heavy fighting broke out near the junta’s Sandikpa battalion and Infantry Battalion (236) in Bhamo. Many junta soldiers were killed and wounded, and the KIA joint forces managed to seize a 0.5-inch heavy machine gun, one 14.5mm gun, and related ammunition.
Similarly, in Phakant Township, heavy clashes occurred on September 7 and 8 near Sanchwel and Mawtaung areas, where about 30 junta soldiers were reportedly killed.
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🚩🚩 2. KNLA, KNDO, and allied forces seized a junta garrison in Taminmasar Village
September 8, Radio NUG
According to the KNU Myeik-Tavoy District, a junta garrison stationed in Taminmasar Village, Pulaw Township, Tanintharyi Region, was attacked and captured by the KNLA, KNDO, and allied revolutionary forces.
The garrison, manned by over 40 troops, was overrun in the morning of September 8 at around 7 a.m. Participating in the assault were KNLA Brigade (4), KNDO Battalion 7, Company 2, Company 5, KNLA Special Forces, the Pulaw People’s Defense Force, and allied revolutionary forces.
The garrison was previously occupied by troops from the junta’s Infantry Battalion (208), Infantry Battalion (309), and Training School No. (12).
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🚩🚩 3. In Pwintbyu, attacks on junta and Pyu Saw Htee columns killed about 18
September 8, Radio NUG
According to Pwintbyu Pa Ka Pha, in Pwintbyu Township, Minbu District, Magway Region, attacks on junta and Pyu Saw Htee columns left around 18 dead.
On September 6, a column of about 30 troops from Pwintbyu Agriculture Battalion and Pyu Saw Htee gathered at Kyaukkonegyi Village and advanced northward towards Made Village. The resistance forces launched an ambush, leading to a 30-minute battle in which 4 junta soldiers were killed.
Similarly, a column of about 80 troops from the Me Za Lee base reached the monastery at Made Village around midday. At about 4 p.m., allied forces ambushed the column again.
During the fighting, the junta column retreated along the Toe-Me Za Lee route, where they stepped into minefields, causing around 14 deaths.
These attacks were carried out jointly by the People’s Defense Force – Pwintbyu, the Pwintbyu Local Defense Force, and Minbu District Pa Ka Pha.
It was reported that the junta’s marching columns used civilians as human shields, forced them to walk through minefields, and committed killings along the way. As a result, 9 innocent civilians were killed and 6 more injured.
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🚩🚩 4. In Kantbalu, ambush on junta and Pyu Saw Htee patrol killed 7
September 8, Radio NUG
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) announced that in Kantbalu Township, Sagaing Region, a joint patrol of junta troops and Pyu Saw Htee was ambushed, killing 7.
On September 8, at about 7:45 a.m., a patrol of around 17 junta and Pyu Saw Htee troops was ambushed between Wet Toe Village and Ka Boe Village.
PLA confirmed that 7 junta troops were killed. The resistance forces also seized 2 carbines, 1 MA-1 rifle, 1 G-3 rifle, 1 hunting rifle, and related ammunition.
This ambush was jointly carried out by the PLA, Kantbalu People’s Defense Force (Pa Ka Pha), Ye U Township Pa Ka Pha, and Taze Township Pa Ka Pha. The forces were able to retreat without casualties.
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🚩🚩 5. In Tigyaing Township, junta’s airstrikes and artillery fire killed about 11 civilians
September 8, Radio NUG
According to the Tigyaing Revolution – TR group, on September 6 and 7, a flotilla of junta naval vessels traveling along the Ayeyarwady River conducted indiscriminate airstrikes and artillery fire for their security.
Without any ongoing battle, the unilateral indiscriminate attacks killed 11 civilians in total: 5 from Maung Kone Village, 1 from Kyawhmaw Village, 3 from Bo Kone Village, and 2 from We Gyi (Chun) Village. Several others were also injured.
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🚩🚩 6. Terrorist junta troops burned down about 40 houses in Thingyun and Yantong Villages, Thayetchaung Township
September 8, Radio NUG
According to DDMSC, on the morning of September 7, terrorist junta troops under the military council burned down about 40 houses in Thingyun and Yantong Villages, Thayetchaung Township, Dawei District.
The arson destroyed around 30 houses in Yantong Village and 8 houses in Thingyun Village.
It was reported that residents of Thingyun Village pleaded with the junta column not to burn their homes, but the troops carried out the arson anyway.
The perpetrators were identified as terrorist soldiers from junta battalions LIB (403), LIB (404), and LIB (405), based in Thayetchaung Township.
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🚩🚩 7. In Myinkyakan Village, two locals were shot dead by junta troops and buried near a hut; two others arrested in Nyaung Oak Phee
September 8, Radio NUG
Voice of Wundwin reported that in the eastern part of Wundwin Township, Meiktila District, Mandalay Region, two locals working overnight at the Kan Pa Ni farmland were shot dead by junta troops.
On the night of September 6, junta soldiers killed one villager from Myinkyakan (a married man from the village) and another villager from Hsupan Village, then buried their bodies near a hut.
The next day, when relatives came to recover the bodies, they were denied permission to dig, forbidden even to mourn near the hut, and threatened to leave immediately.
The following day, the Myinkyakan village administrator announced through a loudspeaker, citing higher orders:
“All farmers at the farmland must immediately return to the village. Only women are allowed to go back to collect belongings left at the huts.”
Additionally, in Maungkhuak Village—east of Makyee Oak and along the inter-district road—residents were forced out of their homes, and junta troops occupied the area.
On September 8, around 2:30 p.m., junta and Pyu Saw Htee troops arrived at Nyaung Oak Phee Village and arrested Daw Dway Moon’s son and Hmaithtee (a.k.a. Nay Lin Maung).
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🚩🚩 8. Oath-Taking Ceremony for Incoming Brigade Commander, Military Strategy Officer, and Chief of Staff at KNDF Brigade No. (1)
September 8, Radio NUG
The Karenni Nationalities Defense Force (KNDF) announced that an oath-taking ceremony for the incoming Brigade Commander, Military Strategy Officer, and Chief of Staff of Brigade No. (1), who are assuming their new duties, was held on September 5.
The ceremony was attended by the KNDF Chief of Military Affairs, Central Committee members, and soldiers. It was reported that the outgoing Brigade Commander and Military Strategy Officer of Brigade No. (1) successfully handed over their responsibilities to their successors.
KNDF stated that Brigade No. (1) pledged to continue fulfilling the duties of the revolution in accordance with KNDF’s Policy Declaration and its Five Core Principles of Oath and Commitment.
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🚩🚩 9. Military/Medical Training Graduation Ceremony Produces Over 100 New Combat Medics for 38 Battalions/Units
September 8, Radio NUG
According to the National Unity Government (NUG), Ministry of Defense, People’s Defense Force (PDF), General Staff Office, Military Affairs Department, and Medical Corps, the graduation ceremony of the Battlefield Medicine and Basic Healthcare Military/Medical Training (M1) was successfully held on August 8 under the Mandalay Regional Military Command.
At the ceremony, graduates took the oath as members of the PDF Medical Corps, followed by a speech from the Deputy Commander of Yinnmarbin District, congratulatory remarks by the Head of the District Medical Corps, awards to outstanding students, a graduation speech from an official of the Mandalay Regional Military Command, and a ceremonial march in military formation by the new graduates.
The training lasted for 60 days, with instruction provided by doctors from the Ministry of Health (MOH), doctors from the Ministry of Defense (MOD), military instructors, and district medical trainers. Participants came from Mandalay, Sagaing, and Magway Regions.
As a result, over 100 new combat medics were successfully trained and assigned to 38 different battalions and units.
This set of military news reports was submitted by Radio NUG correspondents Khur Shel and Padeh Phoe.