Good day to you all.
From this moment, we will be presenting m.CDM Domestic News.
The news we will be covering today includes the following:
Four civilians killed due to artillery and airstrikes by the military council in Mu Township.
In Lettaunggyi Village, Pale Township, troops from the military council’s Division (99) raped a woman over the age of 50 at gunpoint and burned down 22 houses during a raid.
BOB resistance forces report that a military helicopter taking off from Kantbalu was damaged during an attack.
Attacks on military checkpoints and a reinforcement column along the Yangon–Pyay road result in the deaths of around 20 people, including a military officer and a Pyu Saw Htee leader; ballot boxes and voter lists were burned.
Along with these, we will also present other related news.
- Four Civilians Killed by Artillery and Airstrikes in Mu Township
m.CDM – January 10
The Karen National Union (KNU) reported that four civilians were killed due to artillery shelling and airstrikes carried out by the military council in Mu Township, located in Hpapun (Mutraw) District of Kawthoolei-administered territory.
On January 8 at approximately 10:15 a.m., military council forces carried out an airstrike on Hledone Village, Mu Township, dropping two 500-pound bombs, according to reports.
As a result of the attack, Daw Tin Myint (76), Daw Nan Nwe (48), and Daw Hla Aye (79) were killed. A 12-year-old boy, Maung Thura Hein, was injured, and three houses were damaged.
In addition, at around 11:30 a.m., the military council’s Shwe Wa Battalion fired approximately 40 artillery shells, which landed and exploded in Kyain Khar Village, injuring Daw Nyo Nyo Win (36).
Previously, on January 6, indiscriminate artillery fire by the same battalion struck Ywa Thit Village, killing U Kyaw Myint (26). - Woman Over 50 Raped at Gunpoint and 22 Houses Burned in Pale Township
m.CDM – January 10
In Lettaunggyi Village, Pale Township, Sagaing Region, a military council column from Division (99) raided the village on December 28, 2025, according to the Monywa Township Truth Information Group.
During the raid, three soldiers raped a woman over the age of 50, threatening her by forcing a gun barrel into her mouth.
Although most villagers fled, some were trapped inside monasteries and homes. Soldiers later ordered women sheltering in the monastery to return home. As they did so, the woman was seized on the road and gang-raped.
Another woman who returned home had her gold and valuables stolen and narrowly escaped an attempted rape.
The military column reportedly told villagers not to flee, claiming that “only rebels run away,” before committing the sexual assaults.
The troops stayed in the village for three days, and upon withdrawal, burned down 22 houses, destroying motorcycles and household belongings. Even cattle were freed by cutting their tethers with knives.
The column reportedly left Lettaunggyi Village on January 1, heading toward Ahlabon Village in Pale Township. - Military Helicopter Damaged During Attack in Kantbalu
January 10
The Monywa District Battalion No. 20 (BOB) confirmed that a Mi-17 military supply helicopter taking off from Kantbalu-based Artillery Battalion No. 6006 was damaged during an attack.
The helicopter was reportedly en route to the Northwestern Regional Military Command headquarters in Monywa.
The attack occurred on January 8 at 1:54 p.m., when People’s Defense Force fighters opened fire. According to BOB, both the front and tail sections of the helicopter were hit.
Video footage released by BOB shows PDF fighters firing at the helicopter using .50-caliber weapons from vehicles. Local residents reported hearing a loud explosion as the helicopter was descending.
The operation was jointly carried out by BOB Battalion No. 20, with support from Sabeikyin Township PDF, Ayadaw Township PDF, and Monywa District PDF. - Attacks on Military Checkpoints Along Yangon–Pyay Road Kill Around 20
m.CDM – January 9
Resistance forces attacked military checkpoints and a reinforcement column near Oat Twin Village, Minhla Township, along the Yangon–Pyay road in Bago Region.
According to statements from participating People’s Defense Forces, around 20 people were killed, including a military officer and a Pyu Saw Htee leader. Ballot boxes and voter lists prepared for the second phase of elections were also burned.
The attacks began at approximately 6:15 a.m. on January 7 and lasted over four hours.
Among the dead were a military captain, a sergeant major, and around 15 junta-aligned personnel. Numerous others were injured.
Resistance forces also cleared the home of Yan Myo Win (aka Yamin), the village administrator appointed by the military council, seizing ammunition, grenades, detonators, mobile phones, Wi-Fi devices, and voter records.
The operation was jointly conducted by multiple PDF units from Bago Region, Thayarwaddy District, Yangon Region, and allied resistance groups. - Offensive Operations Against Pyu Saw Htee Villages in Yaw Region
m.CDM – January 10
The Gangaw District Military Command announced that resistance forces launched offensive operations under the Yawland Operation against Pyu Saw Htee villages and military council positions in the Yaw Region of Magway.
Starting at 5:00 a.m. on December 27, resistance forces attacked multiple Pyu Saw Htee villages and seized Win Wa Village.
Further offensives continued on December 28 and 29, followed by clashes on December 30, during which six junta soldiers were killed.
On January 4, resistance forces captured Shwe Myit Thar Village by 9:00 a.m.
As of now, 42 junta troops have been killed. Weapons and ammunition seized include rifles, grenades, mortar shells, mines, radios, and thousands of rounds of ammunition.
The operation involved multiple district battalions, drone units, PDFs, and allied resistance forces. - Three Military Outposts Attacked Simultaneously in Sinbaungwe Township
m.CDM – January 10
Three military outposts in Sinbaungwe Township, Magway Region, were attacked simultaneously, resulting in the deaths of eight junta soldiers, according to the Thayet District PDF Command.
The attacks began on January 8 at 4:30 p.m., targeting checkpoints along the Yangon–Mandalay Highway No. 1.
Eight soldiers were killed, five injured, and two seriously wounded. Resistance fighters withdrew without casualties, seizing weapons and ammunition. - 107mm Rocket Attacks on Military Targets in Gangaw
m.CDM – January 10
Revolutionary forces launched 107mm rocket attacks on Light Infantry Battalion (50), town entrances, checkpoints, and municipal offices in Gangaw, Magway Region.
Six rockets struck military targets during the attack at around 6:00 a.m. on January 10.
The military responded with 120mm artillery fire, though no civilian damage was reported. Civilians were warned to remain alert ahead of the junta’s planned January 11 election activities. - Call for Secure Submission of Evidence of Airstrikes in Khin-U Township
m.CDM – January 10
The NUG Ministry of Human Rights reported that the military council carried out at least 21 airstrikes near Lethitaw Village, Khin-U Township, Sagaing Region, beginning on January 9 at around 7:40 p.m.
The attacks targeted civilian areas despite no fighting occurring and have been documented as war crimes.
The ministry urged civilians to securely submit photos, videos, and evidence via report@mohr.nugmyanmar.org
or Telegram @reportMOHR. - NUG Declares Ayeyarwady River Confluence a Heritage Zone
m.CDM – January 10
The National Unity Government (NUG) declared the Ayeyarwady River Confluence, where the Mali and N’Mai rivers meet in Kachin State, as an Interim National Heritage Zone, prohibiting all development projects.
The area was designated as a combined natural and cultural heritage site under international heritage standards.
All large-scale hydropower, resource extraction, military activities, construction, and destruction within a 20-kilometer radius are banned.
The NUG emphasized that the area is a Living Heritage Landscape, deeply connected to Indigenous history, culture, livelihoods, and biodiversity, and has been recognized as a protected area since 1927.
Today’s news was contributed by Ko Thit, Lu Lay, and Khar Shell.