Myanmar Military News Updates – Oct 24, 2025 Morning
🚩🚩 1. Around 150 Regime Soldiers, Including a Deputy Battalion Commander, Killed in Lay Kay Kaw Area Clashes Last Month
October 23
Radio NUG
In Karen State’s Myawaddy Township, the military junta’s Light Infantry Battalion (LIB) 22 launched a large-scale offensive operation in the Lay Kay Kaw area, deploying over 1,200 troops divided into three tactical columns. Over the course of a month-long operation, approximately 150 junta soldiers, including one Deputy Battalion Commander, were killed, according to The People’s Spring News Agency.
The operation, which began on September 23, involved an estimated 400 troops per column, advancing from the Taw Htar–Kyauk Gu, Lay Kay Kaw, and Thee Meh Wah Khee directions.
Throughout the month, there were around 45 separate clashes, resulting in 150 junta casualties, including the Deputy Battalion Commander, and over 200 others wounded.
Captain Thura Saw Dar Baw stated,
“Most of the soldiers the regime deployed are forcibly conscripted civilians. Many of them are being driven to the frontlines to fight, and those who attempt to flee are executed on the spot. There are many such forced conscripts and ordinary soldiers dying in these battles.”
In addition, four junta soldiers defected and surrendered with their weapons, while one junta soldier was captured alive, and five firearms were seized.
Currently, Revolutionary Joint Forces are continuing counterattacks against junta columns near Min Let Pan and Phalu villages, though several resistance fighters have also been reported injured or fallen in battle.
During the clashes, junta artillery fire caused the deaths of five civilians, injured two others, and burned down dozens of homes in the Lay Kay Kaw area. Many local residents have since been forced to flee for safety.
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🚩🚩 2. In 18 Days of Fighting in Nwar Htoke Gyi and Maline Townships, Dozens of Junta Soldiers Including Captains and Majors Killed, 9 Captured, and Large Quantities of Weapons Seized
October 23
Radio NUG
On September 25, around 3:00 p.m., a junta column of about 200 troops advancing from Yankin Pagoda towards Myintha Village in Nwar Htoke Gyi Township clashed with joint revolutionary forces from the Myingyan District Army (MDA-4) and Natogyi PDF.
The column included units from the Myingyan District Battalion 4 and Battalion 10, as well as allied forces from the Pa Ka Pha (Pyithusit militia) and other regime-affiliated groups.
The junta forces used heavy artillery support during the offensive, but the revolutionary joint forces successfully counterattacked. In the ensuing battle, one junta Major and at least seven soldiers were killed. The fighting ended around 5:30 p.m.
The resistance forces seized one MA-5 rifle and one dead junta soldier’s body during the engagement.
On October 1, around 2:13 p.m., junta troops set fire to Myintha Village and continued marching toward Dine Lel Village with a force of over 250 soldiers. They again clashed with the same revolutionary alliance — including Myingyan District Battalions 4 and 10, the Pa Ka Pha militia, and Myingyan Drone Force.
After three hours of intense combat, junta troops suffered heavy casualties, lost unit cohesion, and were forced to retreat. Resistance forces captured four soldiers alive and confirmed over ten junta fatalities.
Weapons seized included:
1 mortar,
MA-11 (3 rifles), G-3 (2 rifles), MA-1 (1 rifle), MA-5 (2 rifles),
M79 (1 launcher),
2 drones,
3,312 rounds of ammunition,
3 × 40mm grenades, 7 × 60mm shells, 1 RPG shell, 4 drop bombs,
11 mortar rounds, 12 hand grenades, 1 Enaga bomb,
21 ammunition boxes, 13 grenades,
1 jammer vehicle, 3 military trucks.
From October 9 onward, multiple engagements took place between a 200-strong junta column advancing from Naw Kan Village toward Ein Gyi Taw Village in Maline Township and the same Myingyan Battalions 4 and 10.
On October 12, during the fourth day of battle, the resistance launched coordinated assaults in both Maline and Taungtha Townships, killing over 20 junta soldiers, including Captain Kyaw Min, who had led troops in widespread atrocities — the rape and murder of over 20 women and the burning of civilian homes. Five junta soldiers were also captured alive.
Weapons seized included:
MA-1 (6 rifles), MA-2 (5 rifles), MA-3 (6 rifles), MA-4 (1 rifle),
RPG (1), M79 (2), RPG rounds (12),
Various grenades and explosives: 15 × 40mm grenades, 11 × 60mm shells,
6,078 rounds of mixed ammunition, 25 mortar shells,
2 drones, 2 drone shooters,
1 backpack jammer, 1 large jammer,
3 vehicles, 2 drone bombs,
56 ammunition boxes, and others.
Later that same day (October 12), another clash erupted when a 200-strong junta column from Myingyan Battalions 4 and 10 attacked Ein Gyi Taw Village in Maline Township.
The junta suffered heavy losses, prompting reinforcements from Naw Kan Police Station and additional support from Myingyan Battalions 1 and 8, as well as the Pa Ka Pha militias from Nwar Htoke Gyi and Tant Ta U.
However, the reinforcements were ambushed mid-route by revolutionary forces and also suffered significant casualties. Resistance fighters seized:
MA-1 (4 rifles), MA-2 (2 rifles), MA-3 (4 rifles), and one 60mm short mortar.
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🚩🚩 3. Resistance Ambushes Three Junta Vehicles in Myingyan; One Killed and Weapons Seized
October 23
Radio NUG
In Mandalay Region’s Myingyan District, resistance fighters attacked three junta vehicles traveling along the Myingyan–Nwar Htoke Gyi road, resulting in one junta soldier killed and the seizure of several weapons and ammunition.
According to joint statements by Myingyan District Battalions 7 and 8, the attack took place on the morning of October 21, when resistance forces conducted a sudden ambush on three double-cab vehicles carrying junta troops, police officers, and Pyu Saw Htee militiamen.
During the engagement, one junta soldier was confirmed dead, while the rest fled with injuries. Resistance forces recovered:
1 × MA-1 rifle
1 × MA-3 rifle
1 × G-3 rifle
The remaining junta vehicles and their equipment, including jammer systems, were destroyed on-site to prevent reuse.
The operation was carried out jointly by Myingyan District Battalion 7 (Zero Tiger Force) and Battalion 8, both of which withdrew safely without casualties.
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🚩🚩 4. Fierce Clashes Continue in the Eastern Part of Matayar Township — Revolutionary Forces Forced to Retreat from Three Villages
October 23
Radio NUG
According to local sources, intense fighting broke out at around 9:00 a.m. on October 22 to the north of Nga Lone Pyone Village in Matayar Township, as the military junta forces launched a large-scale offensive across farmlands and open fields with a significant number of troops.
The revolutionary forces defended and counterattacked using artillery, machine guns, and light weapons, but due to the junta’s suicidal assault strategy, they were compelled to withdraw from around three villages.
The junta also carried out bombing attacks using kamikaze drones, resulting in some casualties among revolutionary fighters. The battle continued intensely from 9:00 a.m. until around 3:00 p.m., and when heavy rainfall began, the junta regained control over the eastern parts of Thapyay Hla, Kywel Kya, and Saikthar villages, according to reports.
At around 5:00 p.m., gunfire subsided, and the junta reinforced its troops with five vehicles and stationed them on the hill south of Saikthar Village, local sources said.
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🚩🚩 5. Three Civilians Injured in Drone Attack by Terrorist Junta Forces in Muu Township
October 23
Radio NUG
The Karen National Union (KNU) Central Command reported that three innocent civilians were injured after the terrorist junta forces deliberately targeted and attacked civilians with drones within the Kaw Thoo Lei administrative territories of Muu Township and Saw Htee Township, both under KNU-controlled Nyaung Lay Bin District.
The attack occurred at around 2:57 p.m. on October 20, 2025, when the terrorist junta launched drone strikes into Yay Lae Village, injuring three residents:
- Saw Khwel Ni (87 years old)
- Saw Pho Htet Ko Ko (14 years old)
- Naw Se Nay Pho Gay (23 years old)
All three sustained injuries due to the attack, according to the report.
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🚩🚩 6. Pa Ka Pha (PDF) from Kawa Township Donates 20 Bulletproof Vests to Pa Ka Pha of Bago District
October 23
Radio NUG
According to the Pa Ka Pha (People’s Defense Force) of Bago District, the Kawa Township Pa Ka Pha handed over 20 bulletproof vests to the Bago District Pa Ka Pha combat column for shared use in the field.
The donation, made on October 21, aimed to minimize life-threatening risks for frontline fighters, and also included training trousers for the district-level revolutionary troops.
Additionally, local civilians contributed jackfruit, breadfruit, pickled starfruit, vegetables, and fish paste, which were handed over to the Bago District PDF column commander by Ko Kyaw Naing, the Kawa Township Pa Ka Pha in-charge, and other responsible officers.
These military updates were compiled and reported by Radio NUG correspondents Khur Shel and Padeh Phoe.