Myanmar Military News Updates – Oct 20, 2025 Morning
🚩🚩 1. Pa Ka Pha Forces in Thaton District Regroup Under Brigade (27) and Launch Joint Military Columns
October 19
Radio NUG
According to the Pa Ka Pha news release, People’s Defense Forces (Pa Ka Pha) operating within the area of KNU Brigade (1) in Thaton District, Mon State, have been consolidated under Brigade (27) and have begun operations as Joint Military Columns (1) and (2) under the brigade’s coordination.
Joint Military Column (1), formed jointly with the Pa Ka Pha attack unit from Kyaikhto Township, will operate in the territory of KNU Brigade (1), Battalion (3). It was officially established on September 1.
Meanwhile, Joint Military Column (2), led by Pa Ka Pha combat units from Thaton District, will operate within the area of KNU Battalion (2), Company (3). This column began its assigned duties on October 14.
Both Joint Military Columns (1) and (2) are tasked with conducting special missions—patrols, assaults, and other military operations—in collaboration with PDF battalions and allied EAOs in the region.
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🚩🚩 2. Junta’s Attack Drone Crashes in Letpadan; Revolutionary Forces Seize the Wreckage
October 19
Radio NUG
An attack drone belonging to the junta’s forces crashed near Tharyar Chaung Village in Letpadan Township, Bago Region, while attempting to bomb the area. The Tharyarwady Gland Force successfully recovered the drone wreckage.
The drone malfunctioned and crashed at around 10:30 a.m. on October 19, reportedly west of Tharyar Chaung Village.
The drone is estimated to be worth approximately 1.2 million kyats, and it is currently being securely stored in a safe location.
Earlier, on October 15, clashes erupted when junta troops launched a raid intending to burn down Tharyar Chaung Village. During that confrontation, fewer than 15 junta soldiers were killed, and 12 were captured alive by revolutionary defense forces.
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🚩🚩 3. Pyu Saw Htee Militias Gather in Myauk Khin Yone Village as Junta Regains Control of Mhan Taw Village, Kale Township
October 19
Radio NUG
According to reports from Yaw A Lin Tan News, on October 19 around 2:30 p.m., Pyu Saw Htee militia members from Let Kyi Villages (East and West) in the southern part of Kale Township, Sagaing Region, crossed over the river and gathered at Myauk Khin Yone Village, located north of Pyu Saw Htee Village in northern Gangaw Township, Magway Region.
It was reported that the Pyu Saw Htee groups from Myauk Khin Yone and the two Let Kyi Villages are combining forces to reinforce junta troops currently advancing toward Kale Township, while also preparing to launch offensives toward nearby villages south of the area.
Furthermore, on the night of October 18, junta forces recaptured Mhan Taw Village in southern Kale Township, which had previously been under the control of local People’s Defense Forces.
The junta’s advancing column reportedly comprises over 200 troops, including Pyu Saw Htee militias from Hanthawaddy Village, Gangaw Township, and Kyansar Village, Kale Township. The force advanced from Aung Thaya Village toward Mhan Taw Village on the evening of October 18, regaining control of the area.
Additionally, junta forces have launched an offensive toward the Kampani Ni junta base area in southern Kale Township, which had previously been seized by revolutionary groups.
Communication lines in these areas have been completely cut off, and local civilians are being warned to take caution and stay alert for their safety.
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🚩🚩 4. Junta Troops Raid Wetlet Township, Arresting Around 10 Civilians; Conduct Airstrikes Using Three Helicopters
October 19
Radio NUG
The junta’s forces have launched an assault on Kyaung Kone Village in Wetlet Township, Sagaing Region, arresting around 10 civilians, according to the local People’s Defense Team (Pa Ka Pha).
At around 7:00 a.m. on October 19, approximately 50 junta soldiers and Pyu Saw Htee militias from Thaleba Village in Ayadaw Township crossed the Mu River and opened fire with small arms as they advanced into Kyaung Kone Village.
It was reported that among the arrested are two women (confirmed) and around eight other civilians (unconfirmed), who are being held as human shields. The troops also looted property belonging to local residents.
Later, around 3:00 p.m., junta forces launched two aerial bombs using three helicopters targeting an area on the western side of Wetlet Township, according to the Wetlet Informational Network.
According to Pa Ka Pha in Wetlet, this marks the third junta assault on Kyaung Kone Village. During a previous raid, the junta’s troops brutally killed four civilians.
As of early October 5, revolutionary forces have temporarily restricted access on all roads in the eastern part of Wetlet Township due to heightened military operations.
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🚩🚩 5. Junta Airstrikes Hit Namhsan, Mantong, and Mongngaw Townships; Two Civilians Injured
October 19
Radio NUG
The PSLF/TNLA (Palaung State Liberation Front / Ta’ang National Liberation Army) reported that junta air forces conducted airstrikes on Namhsan, Mantong, and Mongngaw Townships in northern Shan State—territories under TNLA administration—injuring two civilians.
At around 12:30 p.m. on October 19, a fighter jet dropped a 250-pound bomb on Nammaw Ward, Namhsan Town.
The explosion injured Ko Aung Aung (age 28) and U Chit San Maung (age 24). The blast also damaged the Namhsan Fire Department, two houses, one tea factory, five fire trucks, and five other vehicles.
Similarly, a 250-pound bomb was dropped on Aung Chan Thar Ward, Mantong Town, damaging six houses and slightly injuring a woman.
In Mongngaw Township, two bombs were dropped on Lwel Pain Village, damaging the monastery and nearby buildings.
These military news updates were reported by Khur Shel and Padeh Phoe, correspondents for Radio NUG.