### **1. One day after the Mrauk-U hospital attack, the military bombs Kyauktaw Township, killing 8 civilians**
**m.CDM – December 12**
The Arakan Army (AA) announced today that just one day after the military junta bombed the Mrauk-U District People’s Hospital, the junta again carried out an airstrike—this time on Ngalonzou Village in Kyauktaw Township—killing **8 civilians** and injuring about **10 others**.
On December 10, International Human Rights Day, around 9 p.m., the junta bombed the Mrauk-U hospital, killing at least **33 people**, including children, and injuring **76**.
Less than 24 hours later, around 7:30 p.m. on December 11, the junta dropped **two bombs** on the upper and lower quarters of Ngalonzou Village in Kyauktaw, according to the AA.
The AA stated that this was another deliberate airstrike on civilians, constituting yet another **war crime** committed by the military junta.
Local reports say the village was being used as a shelter for displaced people fleeing battles near Thinechaung and Minpyin villages. The junta is said to have dropped **500-lb bombs** on the area.
Many of the victims were **children and women**.
The AA condemned the junta’s war crimes and warned that it would respond forcefully.
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### **2. Chin resistance coalition repels junta offensive toward Falam; at least 20 junta soldiers killed, over 30 weapons seized**
**m.CDM – December 12**
Chin resistance forces—comprising the Chin National Front (CNF/CNA), CDF groups, and allied forces—fiercely fought off a major junta offensive toward **Falam Town** on December 11.
According to Chin resistance sources:
* At least **20 junta soldiers** were killed
* More than **30 small arms**, including 60mm mortars, RPG rounds, and ammunition, were seized
* A soldier from junta Battalion 77 (Sa Ka Ma-77) was captured alive
The battle took place from around 9–10 a.m. until 5 p.m. near **Swanhrang Village**, involving intense fighting. The junta relied heavily on air support, dropping **56 bombs** from a Y-12 aircraft and launching repeated strikes using two fighter jets.
The junta continues pushing multiple columns into northern Chin State, while Chin defense forces and allied groups are resisting along the Kale–Gangaw, Falam–Webula, and Tedim–Khiang Kam routes.
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### **3. CDF–Asho holds one-minute silence for Mrauk-U bombing victims**
**m.CDM – December 12**
The Chin Defense Force – Asho (CDF-Asho) announced that its members held a **one-minute silence ceremony** today to honor civilians killed in the junta’s December 10 airstrike on the Mrauk-U hospital.
The ceremony took place at 7 a.m. on December 12 at one of their rear bases, in front of the Chin national flag.
CDF-Asho expressed deep sorrow for the victims and sent condolences to their families.
CDF-Asho is an armed revolutionary group fighting alongside the AA and other People’s Defense Forces against the military junta.
A photo shows CDF-Asho members standing silently to commemorate the victims.
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### **4. Over 20 junta soldiers killed in close-range attack on junta convoy in Tanintharyi Township**
**m.CDM – December 12**
The People’s Defense Team of Kyunsu Township reported that resistance forces carried out a **close-range attack** on a junta reinforcement convoy near Nyaung Pin Kone Village in Tanintharyi Township, killing **more than 20 soldiers**.
On the morning of December 11, around 10:30 a.m., resistance fighters ambushed the convoy traveling from Myeik to Tanintharyi after receiving intelligence.
Three vehicles were severely damaged, at least **20 junta soldiers** were killed, and about **10 others** were wounded.
The operation was jointly conducted by:
* Tanintharyi Region PDF attack units
* Kyunsu Township PDF
* Tanintharyi Township PDF
* Dragon Square Drone Unit
* KNLA Battalion 11
* Volunteer Battalion fighters
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### **5. Woman killed by junta airstrike in Kalay Township; Matupi bombed at least 5 times**
**m.CDM – December 12**
In Kale Township, Sagaing Region, a junta airstrike hit **Kan Paut Ta Village** on the eastern side of Kalay, killing **one woman** and injuring **two children**, according to the Kalay PDF.
On the night of December 11:
* A YAK-130 jet fighter dropped **two bombs**—once at 9:30 p.m., and again at 9:40 p.m.
The deceased was a 25-year-old mother.
The injured were a 6-year-old girl and a 3-month-old baby boy.
Around 11 p.m., a MIG-29 jet from Meiktila Air Base dropped two bombs on **Tansuu Village**, damaging buildings.
Additionally, on December 12, the junta launched **at least five airstrikes** on **Matupi Town** in Chin State. Local residents reported that from 12:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., repeated bombs were dropped, preventing locals from checking the damage due to fear of additional airstrikes.
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### **6. Landmines used against Pyusawhti militia extorting fees on Monywa–Chaung-U Road**
**m.CDM – December 12**
The Brave Heart Army (BHA) reported that resistance forces detonated mines targeting Pyusawhti militia members from Taohpo Village who had come out to **extort roadside fees** and plant mines along the Monywa–Chaung-U road.
At around 8:55 a.m. on December 11, three **Padesa mines** were used to attack a group of about **20 Pyusawhti fighters**.
According to eyewitnesses:
* **Three Pyusawhti members** were injured
* Two were in critical condition and may have died after being transported to Monywa
The attack was jointly carried out by:
* Brave Heart Army (BHA)
* Monywa Dynamite STF
* Chindwin Fighter Group
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### **7. Victory Battalion officer cadet course (1/2025) completed successfully**
**m.CDM – December 12**
The Victory People’s Defense Force Army (Visanoe PDF) announced that its Officer Cadet Course (Batch 1/2025) has successfully concluded after two months of intensive training.
Due to security concerns, the graduation ceremony was held discreetly, and only now made public to ensure the safety of trainees, instructors, and commanders.
Graduates demonstrated strong:
* Military discipline
* Field combat skills
* Leadership ability
* Unit management capacity
They also took an oath of allegiance to the revolution during the ceremony.
Senior officers delivered speeches and encouraged the cadets, emphasizing their role in the revolution’s future.
The command pledged to fight alongside the people until the military dictatorship is completely dismantled and a new federal democratic union is established.
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**Today’s news was contributed by Ko Thit Lulay and Khale Shell.**