Hello everyone. From now on, we will be reading and presenting m.CDM’s domestic news.
Today’s news includes:
- Drone and air strikes in Bilin, Indaw, and Falam Townships—8 civilians, including children, were killed; schools and homes were damaged.
- In Bhamo, Mohnyin, and the Indawgyi area, the KIA seized some SAC military camps; an armored vehicle was destroyed, and weapons and prisoners of war were captured.
- The National Unity Government (NUG) burned and destroyed narcotics worth around 10 billion kyats (approx. 100,000 “lakhs”).
- SAC-M welcomed ASEAN’s confirmed stance that it does not recognize the junta’s sham election—along with other related items.
Now, first:
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1) Drone and air strikes in Bilin, Indaw, and Falam Townships — 8 civilians killed, including children; schools and homes damaged
m.CDM — January 30
In Phowa-thaein Village, Bilin Township, Mon State, a school was attacked by SAC forces on January 29 at around 12:15 PM, when three bombs were dropped by a drone, according to local sources. Two school buildings were damaged.
Of the three bombs, two exploded, hitting and damaging the two buildings, while one did not explode.
The attack was reportedly carried out by SAC troops based at the Thantantayar checkpoint on the Yangon–Mawlamyine highway in Kyaikhto Township, using drones.
Similarly, in Laybo Village, Mawlu area, Indaw Township, Sagaing Region, the SAC carried out an airstrike on January 29 at around 9:00 PM, dropping two 500-pound bombs from a jet fighter. Although there was no fighting in the area, 8 civilians were killed, according to the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) Information Department and the Indaw Revolution group.
Among the 8 killed, 7 were members of the same household, including infants, and the remaining victim was a neighbor. Two houses were also damaged.
In addition, in Sunthla Village, Falam Township, Chin State, SAC forces conducted an airstrike on the evening of January 28, damaging five houses.
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2) KIA seizes some SAC camps in Bhamo, Mohnyin, and the Indawgyi area; armored vehicle destroyed; weapons and POWs captured
m.CDM — January 30
In Bhamo (Kachin State), Mohnyin, and the Indawgyi area, joint forces of the KIA and PDFs reportedly attacked and seized some SAC camps, according to The 74 Media.
In Bhamo, an offensive was launched on the morning of January 28, and KIA-led forces reportedly seized some positions where SAC troops were stationed to the west of LIB (Light Infantry Battalion) 47.
Fighting remains intense near LIB 47, and on January 28, a joint KIA force reportedly used a suicide drone to destroy an armored vehicle inside a SAC logistics base.
In Mohnyin Township, joint revolutionary forces also began attacks on SAC camps starting January 28, and reportedly seized some Ka-Kin (outpost) camps.
On the day the fighting began, three outposts were reportedly seized, and the bodies of five SAC and SNA personnel were found, along with five weapons, and prisoners of war were captured.
Likewise, in the Indawgyi area, the SAC camp at Haepan Village (west of Lonton) was reportedly seized by joint KIA and allied forces on January 28.
The camp—held jointly by SAC and SNA forces—was reportedly attacked beginning early morning on January 27, and was cleared and taken two days later.
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3) In Mindon Township, resistance forces fought back against an SAC column for 12 days; 10 clashes occurred; about 30 soldiers reportedly killed
m.CDM — January 30
In Mindon Township, Thayet District, Magway Region, resistance forces reportedly fought back for 12 days against an SAC column entering the area. There were 10 clashes, and around 30 SAC personnel were reportedly killed, according to a statement by Thayet District Battalion No. (4).
On January 17 at 1:50 PM, a SAC column of about 150 troops near Kyatgyi Village was attacked, and fighting lasted about 10 minutes, reportedly causing casualties.
The column reportedly deployed around villages including Mezali and Thayet-Ok along the Pathein–Monywa road, and allegedly stole and butchered civilians’ chickens and pigs. Around 7:00 PM, they reportedly entered Thayet-Ok Village and opened fire.
After taking losses, the SAC column continued along the Pathein–Monywa road, and on January 21 entered Htainkaing Village via the Maiklao military gate, reportedly detaining some villagers.
Later, a SAC advance party moving from Htainkaing toward Kauk-kway Village was attacked by drone-dropped 60mm bombs, reportedly causing injuries and preventing further advance, forcing them to camp overnight.
The column then continued toward Htanlaypin Village while firing heavy weapons. On January 22 around 3:00 PM, resistance forces fought back using ground forces and attack drones; fighting reportedly intensified for about 30 minutes.
After suffering losses, SAC troops allegedly burned six houses in Htanlaypin Village, then moved into Pyaung Village and Thibinkone Village, reportedly taking positions and detaining some locals as human shields.
Over the 12-day period, 10 clashes occurred; the SAC reportedly lost about 30 troops killed, while one resistance fighter from Thayet District Battalion No. (4) was injured by shrapnel.
It was also reported that SAC personnel, allegedly under the influence of drugs, beat detained civilians used as human shields, and one local man from Thibinkone reportedly died.
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4) Two SAC soldiers stationed on the Sittaung River bridge shot dead by snipers
m.CDM — January 30
In Phyu Township, Bago Region, on the Mon–Oatphat road section, two SAC troops stationed on the Sittaung River crossing bridge were attacked by a joint force of KNLA Battalion (😎, ARMS Local PDF, and the Falcons (Swan Ye) unit. The Falcons unit stated that the attack took place on January 29, using sniper rifles, and both soldiers were killed on the spot.
The statement said the first target was an elderly SAC soldier with gray hair who was sunbathing on the bridge at around 8:00 AM, and the second was a soldier of NCO rank (two stripes) who came out around 12:00 noon to hang laundry.
The bridge is described as a fixed SAC deployment point for road security. The joint forces reportedly used three sniper rifles and carried out attacks at separate times. After the noon shooting, SAC forces reportedly fired back indiscriminately.
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5) In KNU’s Kawthoolei-administered areas, over 2,000 clashes in one year; nearly 2,000 junta soldiers reportedly killed including commanders
m.CDM — January 30
The KNU Central announced on January 30 that in 2025, there were over 2,000 clashes in KNU’s Kawthoolei-administered areas, and nearly 2,000 junta troops were reportedly killed, including battalion commanders and deputy commanders.
The statement said clashes between invading junta forces and revolutionary forces under the leadership of KNLA and KNDO occurred at least 2,305 times (large and small battles combined), and 17 junta bases were retaken.
It said junta losses included 1,974 killed—including 2 battalion commanders, 2 deputy battalion commanders, one G-3, and 3 company commanders—and 1,655 wounded, including two battalion commanders. It also claimed 42 military logistics vehicles were destroyed.
The statement also said 214 new conscripts forcibly recruited under the military service law defected and surrendered.
It added that while junta losses were high, revolutionary forces also suffered losses: 108 fighters died and 380 were injured. The KNU said it would record and honor the courage, sacrifice, capability, and fighting spirit of those who fought for the people’s freedom and future.
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6) NUG burned and destroyed narcotics worth around 10 billion kyats
m.CDM — January 30
The National Unity Government (NUG) burned and destroyed narcotics worth around 10 billion kyats.
The drugs had been seized in a location under NUG control and were destroyed on January 25. The NUG said it released the information on the night of January 29, stating the destruction was led by Union Prime Minister’s Office Minister Dr. Zaw Wai Soe and Defense Minister U Yi Mon.
Dr. Zaw Wai Soe said the NUG and the revolution have a clear policy and legal stance on narcotics and will not tolerate them. He added that they would never allow young people or the public to be led onto the wrong path, and that no matter how difficult fundraising is, they would not work with narcotics, describing the revolution as “clean.”
The NUG said the seized narcotics came from vehicles traveling through NUG-administered areas. The burning event was attended by local civilians, PDF units, and local administrative/defense bodies.
The destroyed drugs included 6,545 blocks of heroin and over 4.67 million WY meth tablets, with an estimated value of about 100,000 lakhs (≈ 10 billion kyats).
The heroin was reportedly seized by the ABSDF and handed to the NUG, while the WY tablets were reportedly seized by PDF units.
The NUG said drug traffickers would be prosecuted according to the law.
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7) In Myaing Township, resistance groups urge civilians to move storable property due to looting and destruction by junta column
m.CDM — January 30
In Myaing Township, Magway Region, resistance groups urged residents to move and store any movable property, as a junta column operating in the area has reportedly been looting, stealing, and destroying property.
On the morning of January 29, a junta column that left Twinma Pyu Saw Htee Village entered Myazee Taw Village around 8:00 AM from the Moe Nat Kan forest, and reportedly ransacked homes and stole and destroyed civilians’ belongings. The Anyar Myay Civil Society Organization (Myaing) advised nearby villages to prepare and move what they can.
The group warned people not to assume “the column won’t come to our village,” and urged communities to prepare because the column is reportedly moving without obstruction.
The column is said to be around 200 troops from Division 101 (Pakokku-based). It was also reported that before entering Myazee Taw, the column burned villages such as Thitpalwe Kone and Thanbo in the Pakokku area, and also destroyed the tombs/mausoleums of fallen resistance fighters. The MUGDF also warned residents to be especially cautious of both ground and air threats, noting that two paramotors from Division 101 bombed southern Myaing Township twice on January 29.
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😎 Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi expresses regret that international efforts regarding Myanmar’s election failed; NUG Japan office welcomes the statement
m.CDM — January 30
Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi released a statement on January 30, 2026 regarding “Myanmar’s election,” saying it is regrettable that international efforts after the February 1, 2021 coup failed to achieve progress before the election.
He said the international community, including Japan, repeatedly called on the junta to release detainees including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, and to begin genuine dialogue among parties, but those efforts did not succeed by the time the election was held.
He added Japan would continue closely monitoring political developments and follow-up processes related to restoring democracy, and would continue supporting efforts to improve the situation, including concerns over air attacks.
Japan would also continue humanitarian assistance and livelihood support through methods that directly benefit the people, in line with its consistent policy.
The NUG Representative Office in Japan issued a statement on January 30 welcoming Motegi’s remarks and expressing heartfelt gratitude for Japan’s friendship, compassion, and support for the people. It also urged the Japanese government not to recognize the junta’s ongoing pseudo-civilian governance based on the election outcome and to act effectively against violence, intimidation, unconstitutional actions, and unlawful practices.
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9) A monk killed in Lashio was murdered out of vengeance by two Grade-7 students
m.CDM — January 30
In Lashio, northern Shan State, a monk residing at Maha Bodhi Yone Monastery in Ward (4) was reportedly murdered on the morning of January 28 by two Grade-7 students, allegedly out of vengeance, according to local news.
The monk, around 60 years old, had been helping and caring for displaced people. He reportedly suffered severe injuries including 12 stab wounds to the abdomen, and was beaten with a hammer, with injuries so severe that even his teeth were broken, and he passed away.
Local reports say that on January 27, when students were fighting near the monastery, the monk tried to stop them by shooting a slingshot, hitting the students’ arms. The two students allegedly held a grudge and returned on January 28 around 6:00 AM, pretending they would offer alms, hiding a knife inside a flower arrangement, and then attacked the monk with a hammer and stabbed him repeatedly.
The suspects were reportedly about 16 years old, Grade-7 students at Basic Education High School No. 6 (BEHS-6) in Lashio, and were arrested on January 29 after tracing a mobile phone left at the scene.
Since the military regained control of Lashio, local residents report frequent robberies and crimes, including group fights among students, and this killing has increased fear and raised questions about rule of law in the tightly controlled town.
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10) SAC-M welcomes ASEAN’s stance reaffirming it does not recognize the junta’s sham election
m.CDM — January 30
The Special Advisory Council for Myanmar (SAC-M) welcomed and supported ASEAN’s reaffirmed stance that it will not recognize the junta’s sham election.
SAC-M said ASEAN’s stance is an important step. Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan commented that the election in Myanmar did not meet ASEAN leaders’ “credible election” criteria set in October 2025.
SAC-M criticized the month-long sham election as ending as a “ridiculous farce” and described it as performative window-dressing.
SAC-M Executive Director Ben Lee warned that any country, UN agency, or company that engages with or grants legitimacy to the junta through recognition or dealings risks becoming complicit in the junta’s crimes.
ASEAN’s rotating chair, the Philippines’ Foreign Minister Theresa Lazaro, said at a press conference after an ASEAN foreign ministers meeting on January 29 that member states did not reach consensus on endorsing the elections, which were conducted in three phases.
With the election now concluded, SAC-M urged the international community to work together to end the junta’s violence.
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These news items were contributed by Ko Thit Lulayy and Khar Shell.