Hello / Mingalaba. From this moment on, we will be reading and presenting m.CDM’s domestic news.
Today’s news includes:
- In Monywa and Kantbalu townships, military airstrikes killed 5 civilians, including 3 children.
- MDY PDF says it had to temporarily withdraw from some areas in Mattara, Singu, and Thabeikkyin townships, but will continue fighting to retake the areas, end dictatorship once and for all, and build a federal democratic system.
- AAPP reports that in December, 115 civilians (including pro-democracy activists) were killed due to the junta’s actions, and 8 people were arrested.
- More than 600,000 Thai baht in seed capital was provided to 14 CDM soldiers/police and family members in Thailand, India, and liberated areas inside the country.
We will also present other related items.
1) In Monywa and Kantbalu townships, military airstrikes kill 5 civilians including 3 children
m.CDM – January 3
In Sagaing Region, the junta carried out an air attack on Nyaungpin Village in Monywa Township at around 5:00 PM on January 2, using a gyrocopter (motorized paraglider/gyrocopter) to drop bombs. The Monywa Township People’s Security Team confirmed that two children, aged 10 and 11, were killed, and six civilians—including a 7-year-old child—were injured.
It was reported that there was no fighting at the time and that the attack targeted civilians who were bathing.
The children who died were identified as Maung Kyaw Min Htet (age 10) and Ma Thun Mi Mi Zaw (age 11) from Nyaungpin Village. Those injured were reported as: Maung Thura Naing (age 7), Daw Mar Mar Win (38), Daw Phyu Thwe Moe (36), Daw Yi Win Thant (45), Daw Zin Zin Htet (25), and Daw San San Aye (43).
One child died on the spot, and the other died upon arrival at the hospital.
Similarly, in Kantbalu Township, Htan Kone tract, Mei Thae Village was bombed at around 10:00 PM on January 2. Three members of a civilian family were killed, with only a daughter surviving. Among the dead was an 8-year-old child. Seven people were injured and eight houses were damaged.
2) MDY PDF: Temporary loss of some areas in Mattara, Singu, and Thabeikkyin; will keep fighting to retake and end dictatorship
m.CDM – January 3
The People’s Defense Force (Mandalay) stated that it had to temporarily withdraw from parts of eastern Mattara Township, Singu Township, and Thabeikkyin Township in Mandalay Region, but will continue fighting—together with allied revolutionary forces—to reclaim the areas, end dictatorship permanently, and build a federal democratic system.
It said that since late August 2024, junta forces have launched intense counteroffensives using ground, air, and river operations to regain control of these areas near Mandalay.
MDY PDF said it and allied Spring Revolution forces fought as hard as they could and held defensive positions for over 18 months. However, due to strategic considerations, the junta’s superior counteroffensive strength, excessive airstrikes, battlefield fatigue from not getting rest, and shortages in manpower and ammunition/resources, they were forced to pull back temporarily.
The group apologized to local residents for the areas falling back under junta control and paid tribute to the hundreds of revolutionary fighters who sacrificed their lives, blood, and sweat during the offensives and defensive battles. It also said it worked—and will continue working—to help civilians evacuate to safety during intense fighting.
3) Fighting in Theinzayat: 9 clashes; 10 junta soldiers killed; 2 conscripts defect
m.CDM – January 3
In Theinzayat town, Kyaikhto Township, Mon State, at least nine clashes occurred with a junta column, and 10 junta soldiers were reportedly killed, according to a statement by Southern Eagle PDF.
The statement said that on December 26, a junta column of 102 troops from LIB (3) under Light Infantry Division (44)—led by the battalion commander and deputy commander—advanced for “pre-election security,” and was attacked by KNLA, PDF, and local defense forces.
Between 9:41 AM and 4:00 PM, there were nine engagements; the junta reportedly suffered at least ten fatalities, many injuries, and then withdrew.
During the fighting, junta artillery from Artillery Battalion 310 fired indiscriminately, and a woman who was selling goods at a market in Gwaygyi Village was hit and killed.
The statement also said two newly conscripted soldiers, who had been forcibly recruited, fled and defected with two MA-1 rifles and ammunition. Separately, one junta soldier reportedly defected on January 1 to Kawthaung District Battalion (1) with weapons and ammunition.
4) In Pwintphyu Township, village administrator and group shot dead (4 killed on the spot)
m.CDM – January 3
In Kyaungkonegyee Village, Pwintphyu Township, Magway Region, the village administrator and members of his group were shot, and four people died at the scene, according to information from a Pwintphyu Township revolutionary coalition.
At around 4:00 AM on January 3, revolutionary forces reportedly entered the village monastery compound—where the administrator was staying—and opened fire. The administrator was identified as Pyarr Oo (aka Min Khine Oo), said to be in his 40s. The other reported dead were Aung Aung, Yin Min Htun, and Aung Myint Thu, described as members linked to the Pyu Saw Htee.
One Pyu Saw Htee member was reportedly hit and escaped.
After the shooting, forces reportedly seized two long knives, one firearm, one ballistic vest, one hand grenade, two magazines, three mobile phones, some ammunition, and some cash.
It was claimed the administrator and group had threatened displaced civilians with a 500,000 kyat fine if they did not return to the village, and had also carried out arrests for extortion and motorbike seizures—leading to the “clearing operation,” according to the report. The village was described as a strong Pyu Saw Htee base; on December 23, an attack on the village militia post reportedly killed six Pyu Saw Htee members.
5) Over 600,000 Thai baht in seed funding provided to 14 CDM soldiers/police and families (Thailand, India, and liberated areas)
m.CDM – January 3
The Pyithu Pantai group announced that under its “Breaking Out for the Future” small livelihood/business incubation program, it provided more than 600,000 Thai baht in startup capital to 14 CDM soldiers/police and family members living in Thailand, India, and liberated areas inside Myanmar.
The group said it launched the program in September 2025 together with an advisory and supervision team called The Next Step Project, aiming to help CDM soldiers/police who defected to the people’s side build sustainable small businesses.
Applicants were reportedly assessed based on criteria including active participation in the revolution, willingness to continue contributing, ability to run businesses in line with human rights and ethical standards, feasibility of the project, and local context. From applicants, 20 people were selected for training and support.
After completing training, participants could submit proposals for seed funding. A committee reviewed and selected projects, and in December provided a total of about 627,000+ Thai baht to 14 recipients. Recipients are expected to implement their businesses under the supervision of Pyithu Pantai and The Next Step Project.
6) Third incineration of seized narcotics in Kantbalu Township
m.CDM – January 3
The Kantbalu Township People’s Administration Team announced that on January 3, it carried out a third destruction (by burning) of seized narcotic drugs for which cases had been fully adjudicated.
The destroyed drugs reportedly included 2,075 WY tablets, 197 packets of WY powder, and 5 pieces of ICE. The incineration was carried out in the presence of officials from the people’s administration, judiciary, people’s police, and witnesses. The statement also claimed the suspects were linked to the junta.
7) AAPP: 115 civilians killed and 8 arrested in December due to junta actions
m.CDM – January 3
The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) released its December 2025 monthly summary on January 3, stating that across the country, 8 people were politically arrested in December, and a total of 115 people—including pro-democracy activists and civilians—were killed due to the junta’s actions. AAPP noted that the tally includes at least one person who died after being arrested for various reasons.
AAPP emphasized that the figures reflect only information it has been able to collect and independently verify, and that the real number on the ground could be higher. It said it is separately collecting information on around 120 additional deaths still pending verification.
In the same statement, AAPP also discussed notable December developments, including the junta’s insistence on holding what it described as a sham election in pursuit of international recognition.
AAPP Joint Secretary Ko Bo Kyi was quoted as saying that the December 28 election was among the least free and least publicly supported elections—an election in which the military “re-elected” itself—and stressed that Myanmar’s problems cannot be solved by a “sham election,” but require the unconditional release of all political prisoners, including President U Win Myint and Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, and accountability for unlawful killings and violence against civilians.
These were the news items presented today, contributed by Ko Thit Lu Lay and Khar Shell.