Myanmar Military News Updates – Sep 25, 2025 Morning
🚩🚩 1. Heavy casualties on junta side in Lay Kay Kaw offensive; Thai authorities lodge protest after artillery shells land across border
According to military sources, on September 23, the terrorist junta launched an assault with five columns on Lay Kay Kaw New Town, where intense battles broke out in three different locations, leaving around 50 junta troops dead.
The junta reportedly deployed forcibly conscripted civilians, unlawfully recruited under the military service law, and used them as frontline soldiers. Some new recruits were even drugged with narcotics before being pushed into battle.
Saw Kaw Kaw, commander of Cobra Column (1), said:
“I only feel sorry for those boys. They don’t even know where they are or what they’re doing—they are just driven forward blindly, climbing up like swarms of ants. They don’t even realize when their comrades die. Almost all of them end up getting wiped out. If our troops didn’t fire, they would keep advancing nonstop, so we had no choice but to clear them all.”
The junta deployed forces from Division 22 and Division 55 in its attempt to recapture Lay Kay Kaw, while joint forces led by KNU/KNLA Brigade 6 mounted strong resistance. In addition, LIB-275, stationed in Myawaddy, continuously supported the offensive with 122 mm artillery fire.
Meanwhile, during the clashes near the Thai-Myanmar border, one artillery shell fired from the Myanmar side exploded inside Thai territory, prompting the Thai authorities to issue a formal protest, according to Thai news outlets.
Although no casualties were reported from this September 24 incident, the Thai military and local officials confirmed they were investigating the matter but had not yet identified which unit was responsible for the shelling.
Due to the junta’s ongoing airstrikes and artillery shelling, thousands of civilians from Lay Kay Kaw, Min Latt Pan, Phalu, Yathay Gu, Thee Meh Wah Kee, and other nearby villages have fled across the Moei River into Thailand. Some IDP camps are being kept in secrecy for security reasons, but displaced families are facing severe shortages of food, shelter, and basic necessities.
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🚩🚩 2. Junta airstrike on Pantee Village, Kyaukme Township
According to a statement from PSLF/TNLA, the junta carried out another airstrike on Pantee Village, Kyaukme Township, Mine Tin Sub-township, an area under the control of PSLF/TNLA Brigade 2, in northern Shan State.
On September 24 at 1:08 p.m., two 250-pound bombs were dropped, one of which hit the Buddhist monastery in the village.
The explosions damaged the monastery building and dining hall, though no casualties were reported.
It was noted that throughout September, the junta had conducted at least six air and artillery/drone attacks on TNLA-controlled areas of Kyaukme Township, one in Hsipaw Township, and two in Mogok Township. These attacks killed one man, and injured one other man and four women.
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🚩🚩 3. Five days of clashes in Laisin area, Lansa region, between junta coalition and KIA joint forces leave heavy junta casualties
In La Hsin area, Lansa, Sawlaw Township, Kachin State, the junta coalition clashed for five consecutive days with joint KIA forces, resulting in significant junta casualties and the recovery of junta soldiers’ bodies.
On September 19–20, as junta troops advanced into La Hsin area, KIA joint forces intercepted and ambushed them together with People’s Defense Forces, inflicting heavy losses.
On September 21, the junta launched a mass wave assault, forcing KIA forces to temporarily withdraw from one camp.
However, battles continued intensely, and on September 23, revolutionary forces successfully recaptured that camp.
As a result of the five-day battles, junta and allied forces were forced to retreat, leaving bodies behind, which were later collected.
Meanwhile, on September 22 at 2:25 p.m., the junta bombed Lansa Town, killing three civilians, including a child, and injuring two more.
Lansa, located about 20 miles from the La Hsin frontline, is a town populated by migrant gold miners and local farmers, far from the battlefield.
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🚩🚩 4. Four junta soldiers and Pyu Saw Htee militia killed in ambush near Talu, Min Chan Township; weapons seized
On September 22 at around 6:50 a.m., revolutionary forces ambushed junta soldiers and Pyu Saw Htee militia members traveling by motorcycles from Talu Town toward Anine Village, in Min Chan Township, according to MGN-35 Guerrilla Force.
In the attack, one G3 rifle and 45 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition were seized.
A local resistance commander from Kapya 20 People’s Defense Unit sustained injuries, while reinforcements of about 120 junta troops from Talu and Min Chan arrived soon after, leading to further clashes.
During the fighting, one revolutionary fighter was killed in action.
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🚩🚩 5. Pyu Saw Htee member killed in close-range ambush at Tharyarkhan People’s Defense Village
According to the TYK Guerrilla Force, a Pyu Saw Htee member was killed on the spot in a close-range ambush attack at Tharyarkhan People’s Defense Village, located in the southern part of Myoing Township, Pakokku District, Magway Region.
On the morning of September 24 at around 6:00 a.m., resistance forces approached a bunker located about 100–150 meters away from Tharyarkhan Village. When a Pyu Saw Htee member came out on patrol duty in front of the bunker, the ambush was launched.
The Pyu Saw Htee militia member, identified as Myon Naing Aye (a patrol leader), was shot at close range and killed instantly. Exchanges of fire broke out for about 10 minutes, involving small arms and 40mm grenade launchers.
The attack was carried out jointly by:
- TYK Guerrilla Force – Myoing Pa Ka Pha Battalion (1) Sub-unit (1),
- Myoing Pa Ka Pha Battalion (1) Sub-unit (4) Special Squad,
- People’s Liberation Coalition (PLC),
- Anyar Region Allied Force,
- Union Brothers (UB),
- Kamma Underground PDF,
- Daung Brothers Force,
- Daung Man Force, and
- Nway Oo Brothers Force.
Reports confirm that all resistance forces successfully withdrew without casualties.
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🚩🚩 6. One junta police officer killed, firearm seized in ambush attack on motorcycle-borne troops in Sinpaungwe Township
On September 23 at around 11:15 a.m., resistance forces launched an ambush on junta police and soldiers traveling by motorcycle on a road in Sinpaungwe Township, according to a statement from No. 5 Battalion of Thayet District.
During the attack, one police officer was killed, and the resistance seized an MA-13 assault rifle.
It was reported that all resistance fighters withdrew successfully without any injuries.
These reports were submitted by Radio NUG correspondents Khur Shel and Padeh Phoe.