Greetings.
From this moment on, we will be presenting m.CDM’s domestic news.
Today’s headlines include:
1. AA attacks a junta column in Pandaung; around 10 soldiers including a Lieutenant Colonel killed; rumors emerge that Min Aung Hlaing may visit the Pandaung military area
2. Junta drops 300-lb bombs on Paukkan Station Village in Wetlet, killing three civilians including an infant
3. Chin resistance forces seize three junta positions including Kennedy Peak in Falam and Tedim townships, capturing 15 weapons and many prisoners
4. More than 170 civilians killed and over 300 injured in December due to junta airstrikes, along with other developments
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- AA attacks a junta column in Pandaung; around 10 soldiers including a Lieutenant Colonel killed; rumors of Min Aung Hlaing visit
m.CDM – January 6
In Pandaung Township, Bago Region, an Arakan Army (AA) commando unit attacked a junta military column, killing around 10 soldiers, including one officer with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, according to military sources.
The attack occurred on January 4 at around 9:00 a.m., west of Ma Thun Village, between Hill 666 and KaPaSa Factory No. 16, where the junta column was camped.
During the clash, at least seven bodies, including that of a temporary Tactical Command commander (SaKhaKha-10) based in Kalay, were recovered, along with some weapons and ammunition.
The fighting lasted about 30 minutes, after which AA forces successfully withdrew with minimal casualties.
The junta column had been sent as reinforcement to Hill 666, which AA forces have been surrounding and blockading for some time. Junta troops stationed there are reportedly suffering severe shortages of food and ammunition, leading to daily desertions.
Between January 1 and January 6, more than 10 junta soldiers defected in Pandaung Township.
Meanwhile, there are growing rumors that junta leader Min Aung Hlaing or Deputy Commander-in-Chief Soe Win may personally visit the Pandaung military area for ground-level mobilization, prompting heightened security alerts.
This rumor had already been circulating before the AA and resistance attack. According to CDM Captain Zin Yaw, the visit could be to inspect defense factories or possibly to perform astrological rituals at historical sites in Pandaung.
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- Junta drops 300-lb bombs on Paukkan Station Village, Wetlet; three civilians killed including an infant
m.CDM – January 6
In southern Wetlet Township, Sagaing Region, the junta carried out an airstrike on Paukkan Station Village, dropping 300-lb bombs, killing three civilians, including an infant, according to local sources.
Between 9:47 a.m. and 9:57 a.m. on January 6, two jet fighters from Tada-U Air Base dropped three 300-lb bombs, according to a statement by the Wetlet Informational Network.
Those killed were:
• a 2-month-old infant
• a 70-year-old woman
• a 60-year-old woman
A 40-year-old woman was seriously injured with head wounds. Several houses and vehicles were destroyed by fire.
The area targeted had no ongoing fighting and was a purely civilian residential area.
Earlier that same morning, the junta also launched airstrikes in western Myaing Township using three gyrocopters from Monywa, damaging homes. Further details are still unavailable, according to Anyar Region Civil Society Organization (Myaing).
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- Fierce fighting between AA and junta forces in Sittwe and Kyaukphyu townships; junta suffers heavy losses
m.CDM – January 6
In Sittwe and Kyaukphyu Townships, Rakhine State, intense fighting is ongoing as the Arakan Army (AA) launched ground assaults and drone strikes on junta bases and patrols, causing heavy casualties including officers, according to local military sources.
On January 2, AA attacked at least four military camps near Kant Kaw Island, Taw Kan, Kyauk Taing Che, and A Myint Kyun villages in Sittwe Township. Junta forces responded with heavy artillery and drone strikes, escalating the fighting.
Junta troops are reportedly reinforcing manpower and increasing patrols at targeted bases.
On January 3, AA used a drone to strike a military vehicle patrolling near Thein Tan Village, killing three police officers instantly and injuring several soldiers and police personnel.
Since early January, residents report significantly louder artillery and gunfire, particularly at night, from Battalion No. 12 Police Regiment and nearby military bases.
Similarly, in Kyaukphyu Township, AA has been ambushing supply convoys and patrols near No. 32 Police Battalion, Thet Pyut Taung area, and around the town using guerrilla tactics and drones, inflicting heavy losses.
Some junta soldiers reportedly panicked and hid in bushes, where they were captured alive by AA.
As of midday January 6, loud explosions were heard from Thet Pyut Taung, with fighting spreading from Doe Ma Taung to Wartaung Village and Kulabar Village, forcing junta troops—including officers—to retreat.
However, Kyaukphyu town itself has not yet fallen. Fighting is intensifying throughout the township, and around two-thirds of the town’s population has fled, according to residents.
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- Junta airstrikes damage clinic and villages in Pauk–Myaing border area and western Kawlin; civilians injured
m.CDM – January 6
In Magway Region, the junta bombed Weltaung North Forest Clinic, located on the border between Pauk and Myaing Townships, despite no active fighting, according to Pauk Township defense forces.
On the morning of January 6, three gyrocopters from the Northwestern Regional Military Command (Monywa) dropped two bombs, one of which exploded, damaging the clinic building. No civilians were injured.
Similarly, on the evening of January 5, two jet fighters from Tada-U Air Base dropped three 300-lb bombs near Thit Seint Kone Village in western Kawlin Township, Sagaing Region, according to Kawlin District Battalion No. 2.
Two bombs exploded during the first strike, injuring two civilians and destroying an oil-processing facility. The second strike dropped one bomb that caused no damage.
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- Junta conducts at least five bombing raids over three consecutive days in northern Gangaw
m.CDM – January 6
The junta carried out at least five airstrikes over three consecutive days in northern Gangaw Township, Yaw Region, Magway, according to Yaw Alin Tan.
On January 6, at around 12:00 noon, a jet fighter from Tada-U Air Base dropped three bombs, followed by another strike at 2:32 p.m. by an A-5 bomber, also dropping three bombs.
Earlier, at 1:15 a.m. on January 5, a jet fighter bombed Taung Khin Yan Village, destroying homes and rice storage barns.
On January 4, the junta also conducted two rounds of bombing using Y-12 aircraft, dropping approximately 80 bombs.
Additionally, on January 6 at around 9:20 a.m., a Y-12 aircraft dropped around 75 bombs on the Kyauk Htu area in Saw Township, Gangaw District.
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- Chin resistance forces seize three junta positions including Kennedy Peak in Falam and Tedim; weapons and prisoners captured
m.CDM – January 6
In Falam and Tedim Townships, Chin State, joint Chin resistance forces seized three junta positions, including Kennedy Peak, capturing 15 weapons, large quantities of ammunition, and many prisoners, according to Chin sources.
On January 5, near Khun Li Village, Chin Brotherhood members and Chin State Council forces jointly resisted a junta offensive advancing from Tedim toward Falam, successfully capturing two hilltop positions.
They seized 15 heavy and light weapons, ammunition, and captured two prisoners, according to Salai Tin Mi, spokesperson for the Chin National Defense Force.
Junta forces responded with airstrikes using fighter jets and Y-12 aircraft, burning several homes in Khun Li Village.
Although junta troops retreated from the village, they remain nearby, and further fighting is possible.
Similarly, joint Chin forces recaptured Kennedy Peak (over 8,000 feet high) on January 4 after a week-long offensive.
During the operation, 10 junta soldiers were captured, and fleeing troops are still being pursued. Two Chin fighters were killed, with others wounded.
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- Special Regional Military Command holds graduation ceremony for assault refresher training
m.CDM – January 6
The Special Regional Military Command under PDF Operational Area No. 1 held the graduation ceremony for Assault Refresher Training Batch (1/2025).
The ceremony took place on December 31 at the command’s training ground in Bago Region.
The training aimed to enhance joint operational capacity among PDF battalions, People’s Defense Teams (PaKaFa), and Local Defense Forces (LDFs).
The Special Regional Military Command consists of five strategic divisions, 12 officially commanded combat battalions, three PaKaFa combat columns (Yangon, Bago, Mon), and six drone units.
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- PDF warns Wuntho residents to evacuate ahead of planned attacks on junta bases
m.CDM – January 6
People’s Defense Forces have issued a warning urging Wuntho town residents to temporarily evacuate ahead of planned attacks on junta bases.
Residents are advised to evacuate between January 6 and January 9 to avoid being used as human shields by junta forces, according to Kawlin District PDF Battalion No. 4 (Wuntho PDF).
Wuntho hosts Light Infantry Battalions 120 and 111, under Division 33 based in Sagaing. Junta troops are also stationed in police stations and government buildings, with reinforcements added since late 2025.
Fighting is currently intense in nearby Kawlin Township, with ongoing airstrikes by the junta and intensified resistance offensives to retake the town.
The NUG Ministry of Defense has announced plans to escalate military operations this year, with urban battles already underway in parts of Sagaing and Magway Regions.
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- More than 170 civilians killed and over 300 injured by junta airstrikes in December
m.CDM – January 6
According to the Myanmar Defense and Security Institute (MDSI), junta airstrikes nationwide in December 2025 killed over 170 civilians and injured more than 300.
A total of 119 airstrikes were recorded, killing 176 civilians and injuring approximately 325, including children and the elderly.
Sagaing, Magway, Bago, Mandalay Regions and Rakhine State suffered the most attacks, with Sagaing and Rakhine recording the highest casualties.
Airstrike frequency:
• Sagaing: ~50
• Magway: ~22
• Rakhine: 11
• Bago: 11
• Mandalay: 10
• Ayeyarwady: 4
• Kachin & Shan: 2 each
• Karen & Kayah: 1 each
Compared to November’s 66 airstrikes, December saw nearly double the attacks and casualties.
Nighttime strikes increased to 27%, which MDSI assesses as intentional psychological terror targeting civilians at rest.
Schools, monasteries, IDP camps, hospitals, gold mines, and oil fields were also targeted, indicating escalating pressure on civilian infrastructure.
MDSI further warns that increased air reliance reflects declining junta control in ground operations.
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- San Francisco Bay Area Spring Revolution food fundraiser raises over USD 11,000
January 6, 2025
In California, USA, Myanmar ethnic families in the San Francisco Bay Area raised USD 11,097 during the 49th Spring Revolution fundraising food sale held on January 4.
Despite stormy January weather, donors, volunteer cooks, cash contributors, and supporters were thanked by the Spring Labakhye Circle Family.
A coordinator told m.CDM:
“There is no revolution in history that ends quickly. What we need is conviction, resilience, perseverance, and real action—not just words. There will always be bad actors, like rat droppings mixed into rice. The public must be vigilant and ensure support reaches the right places. This is a self-reliant struggle, and collective help must be effective and thoughtful.”
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Today’s news was contributed by Ko Thit Lu Lay and Kharshell.