Mingalabar. From this moment on, we will present the domestic news of m.CDM.
The headlines for today are:
The military council carried out an airstrike on a Salin Gyi PaKaPha camp, killing 13 resistance fighters.
Airstrikes by the military council in Mrauk-U and Kyauktaw killed 7 people, including a child.
Resistance forces attacked military council troops and police in Aunglan and Hakha, leaving 6 dead and at least 10 injured.
NCP Denmark announced that NAC aircraft leasing company failed to comply with human rights standards in its business operations in Myanmar.
We will now begin with the first news report.
- Military Council Airstrike on Salin Gyi PaKaPha Camp Kills 13 Resistance Fighters
m.CDM – February 13
A People’s Defense Force (PaKaPha) camp in Salin Gyi Township, Yinmarbin District, Sagaing Region, was bombed in an airstrike by the military council, killing 13 resistance fighters, according to local sources.
At around 1:00 PM on February 12, three gyrocopters from the Northwestern Regional Military Command (NaMaKha) in Monywa reportedly carried out attacks near Phowin Taung on the border of Salin Gyi and Yinmarbin townships, dropping incendiary bombs and 120mm explosives.
Twelve resistance fighters were killed instantly, and one more died while receiving medical treatment.
Buildings inside the camp, weapons, ammunition, vehicles, and motorcycles were also destroyed by fire.
On the morning of February 13, further airstrikes were reportedly carried out near Phowin Taung.
Although no active battle was taking place, the camp was precisely targeted, leading some to suspect a possible information leak.
Local protest groups have called on relevant resistance forces to investigate the incident and provide clarification to the public. - Airstrikes in Mrauk-U and Kyauktaw Kill 7, Including a Child
m.CDM – February 13
According to a statement from the Arakan Army (AA), airstrikes by the military council on densely populated wards in Mrauk-U and Kyauktaw townships, Rakhine State, killed seven civilians, including a child.
On February 12 at approximately 9:11 PM, two 500-pound bombs were dropped on Paikthay Ward in Kyauktaw, killing four civilians and seriously injuring nine others.
Around 9:20 PM, two additional bombs were dropped on a location in Alay Zay Ward, Mrauk-U, where displaced persons were sheltering. A one-month-old baby and both parents were killed instantly.
Several other civilians were injured, and homes and buildings were damaged. - Landmine and Artillery Incidents; Airstrikes Damage Homes
m.CDM – February 13
In Phakant Township, Kachin State, three children were playing near bushes when a landmine exploded. A seven-year-old boy died instantly, while two others sustained severe injuries.
In a separate incident, artillery fire struck a workshop in Phakant, killing one man and seriously injuring another.
In Magway Region, a MiG-29 fighter jet reportedly dropped two bombs near Myinsine Kone junction in Myaing Township, damaging homes and shops but causing no casualties.
Similarly, in Waingmaw Township, Kachin State, airstrikes and rocket fire damaged homes, though no civilian injuries were reported. - Airstrike on Bottaung Village in Depayin
m.CDM – February 13
An airstrike by two jet fighters on Bottaung Village in Depayin Township, Sagaing Region, killed one civilian and damaged nearly 30 houses, according to the Depayin Township People’s Administration Team.
Three houses were burned down, ten were completely destroyed, and sixteen were partially damaged by shrapnel.
Local authorities warned residents to remain alert to airstrike dangers, noting that Depayin has faced repeated air attacks this year. - Attacks on Military and Police in Aunglan and Hakha Leave 6 Dead
m.CDM – February 13
Resistance coalition forces attacked military council troops and police in Aunglan, Magway Region, and Hakha, Chin State, leaving six dead and at least ten injured.
In Aunglan, resistance forces ambushed a military vehicle carrying around 30 troops. Three soldiers were killed and at least five injured.
In Hakha, CDF-Hakha attacked police vehicles accused of extorting money from civilians. Three police officers, including one officer, were killed and five seriously injured.
CDF-Hakha warned that stronger attacks would follow if extortion continued. - Attack on Military Checkpoint in Puti Kone
m.CDM – February 13
An attack on a military checkpoint in Bupyaung Village, Puti Kone, Thayawady Township, Bago Region, resulted in two soldiers killed and two motorcycles seized, according to PPDF Battalion 3601.
The attack occurred on February 9 and was jointly carried out by multiple resistance units. - NCP Denmark Says NAC Failed to Comply with Human Rights Standards in Myanmar
m.CDM – February 13
Denmark’s National Contact Point (NCP Denmark) announced that Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) failed to meet OECD human rights standards in its business operations in Myanmar.
The findings followed a complaint filed by Justice For Myanmar (JFM). NCP Denmark found that NAC did not conduct proper due diligence regarding risks associated with its business relationships in Myanmar, including leasing aircraft to Air KBZ.
According to the complaint, four ATR passenger aircraft transferred to Air KBZ and KT Group were allegedly used by the Myanmar military for transporting troops and weapons.
Justice For Myanmar called on NAC and its owner, Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), to fully implement the NCP Denmark recommendations and comply with international advisories.
Today’s news reports were contributed by Ko Thit and Lu Lay.