Myanmar Military News Updates – Oct 19, 2025 Morning
🚩🚩 1. Military Council Forces Preparing to Launch an Offensive Toward Khanpat Town, Sagaing Region
October 18
Radio NUG
The People’s Defense Forces (PDFs) have issued a warning urging public vigilance as Military Council troops prepare to launch an offensive toward Khanpat Town, located in Sagaing Region, an area currently under the control of the PDFs.
Reports indicate that columns of Military Council troops advancing from the Kalay Township side have been moving along the Kalay–Tamu Road toward Khanpat Town, and as of October 18, they have taken positions near the Tamu Township section of the Kalay–Tamu highway.
At present, travel along the Kalay–Tamu highway has been restricted by the People’s Defense Forces, and some local civilians have fled their homes to escape potential clashes.
The People’s Defense Battalion (4) of Tamu District has urged civilians to strictly follow the safety warnings and guidance issued by the local defense forces in light of the current security situation.
It is worth noting that Khanpat Town was captured by the People’s Defense Forces and local revolutionary groups on November 7, 2023, and has remained under their control up to the present day.
Similarly, in August, intense clashes took place near Nan Mun Tar Village along the Kalay–Tamu Asian Highway, when a Military Council column entered the area. The junta forces were ultimately forced to retreat with heavy casualties.
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🚩🚩 2. PDF Forces Ambush Military Council Convoy Escorting Supplies to Shwe Guni Pagoda in Kyaukka Village
October 18
Radio NUG
The People’s Defense Force (PDF) in Monywa Township, Sagaing Region, has announced that it ambushed a Military Council convoy that was transporting rations and supplies to junta troops stationed at Shwe Guni Pagoda, located in Kyaukka Village.
Revolutionary forces had been conducting surveillance and waiting in ambush along the Monywa–Kyaukka road between October 13 and 15. On October 15, around 7:30 a.m., they intercepted and attacked a Military Council convoy consisting of two armored trucks carrying rations and approximately 100 soldiers on foot.
The attack took place around 10:30 a.m. on October 15, and traces of heavy bloodstains were later discovered along the road, indicating that the Military Council forces suffered casualties. However, the exact number of deaths and injuries could not be independently confirmed.
The operation was carried out jointly by:
- Danger Force (Special Attack Unit of the Monywa District PDF),
- Monywa Township PDF,
- Pa Ka Pha Battalions 1, 2, 3, and 4,
- Monywa Township Pa La Pha,
- Tribal Force (Special PDF Attack Unit),
- Monywa Special Deit Deit Kyay Group,
- Wild Buffalo Tiger Team,
- Black Falcon LDF,
and local village defense groups (Pa Ka Pha).
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🚩🚩 3. Thousands of Civilians Flee as Military Council Columns Invade Salin Gyi Township
October 18
Radio NUG
Thousands of civilians have fled from more than 20 villages in Salin Gyi Township, Monywa District, Sagaing Region, after columns of Military Council troops began advancing into the area, according to the Chindwin Riverbank Villages Strike Column.
On the morning of October 18, a Military Council column of about 150 troops departed from the Nyaung Pin Gyi base and advanced into villages located in the northern part of Salin Gyi Township, near the Myanmar–Wan Pong border.
Reports indicate that the junta troops forcibly detained some civilians to use as human guides, entered residential homes, looted gold, cash, and valuables, and caused widespread panic—forcing thousands of residents to flee their villages in fear.
During the same period, the junta conducted two aerial attacks on the eastern part of Salin Gyi using two paramotors operated by the Northwest Command (NoMaHta), dropping approximately 10 bombs in total.
The extent of damage or casualties resulting from the airstrikes has not yet been confirmed, but it was reported that one civilian sustained minor injuries from small arms fire during the Military Council’s ground assault.
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🚩🚩 4. AA Reports Capturing Escaped Junta Soldiers from Nat Yay Kan Strategic Hill and Receiving Surrenders from Others Waving White Flags
October 18
Radio NUG
The Arakan Army (AA) has announced that it has captured several junta soldiers attempting to flee from the Nat Yay Kan Strategic Hill, which has been under continuous AA assault, while some others have surrendered by raising white flags and turning themselves in.
According to the AA, on October 17, some soldiers of the Military Council laid down their arms and surrendered peacefully, while others were captured during ongoing clashes in the area.
The statement noted that the fascist and terrorist Military Council troops, who have been repeatedly defeated in direct combat with the Arakan Army, have been launching relentless counterattacks on the Nat Yay Kan Strategic Hill using air strikes and reinforcement units. In response, Arakan Army troops have carried out effective counteroffensives, striking back with strong retaliatory assaults.
The AA further emphasized that all individuals who surrender are being treated humanely and protected in accordance with the laws of armed conflict, assuring that no harm will come to those who lay down their weapons and cooperate.
The Arakan Army also invited junta soldiers, who had been forcibly conscripted through the regime’s unlawful recruitment system, to contact the AA and surrender at any time, pledging that they would be treated with respect and dignity.
Although the AA statement did not specify the number of captured or surrendered troops, local sources confirmed that on October 17 alone, more than 10 junta soldiers fled from the Nat Yay Kan Southern Air Defense Strategic Base and surrendered to the Arakan Army.
At present, the Arakan Army is reportedly conducting final offensive operations aimed at fully capturing the entire Nat Yay Kan Strategic Hill, with continued clashes against retreating and scattered junta forces still taking place in nearby areas.
This military report was filed by Radio NUG correspondents Khur Shel and Padeh Phoe.