Mingalabar. From this moment on, we will present m.CDM’s domestic news.
The headlines for today are:
The military council carried out airstrikes on three KIA brigades, including its headquarters; an NUG underground hospital in Natogyi was destroyed by explosives.
The NUG says Daw Kyi Pyar will receive a serious warning and her husband and two nephews will be suspended; four staff members who violated ethics rules among the complainants will also receive written warnings.
Myitkyina Airport closed for three months; military artillery fire injured three civilians and damaged homes.
The Myanmar Ambassador to the UN urged UN Women to stand with political will for Myanmar women and girls.
Other related news will also be presented.
- Military Airstrikes Three KIA Brigades; NUG Underground Hospital Destroyed
m.CDM – February 21
The military council has launched airstrikes on three Kachin Independence Army (KIA) brigade areas, including Brigade 9 headquarters, according to KIO spokesperson Colonel Naw Bu.
At around 11:00 a.m. on February 21, Brigade 9 headquarters was bombed, while Brigades 8 and 3 were also attacked.
On the night of February 20, a military fighter jet reportedly flew over Laiza, where the KIA headquarters is located.
The military council alleged that a drone attack on a passenger aircraft at Myitkyina Airport was carried out by KIA/PDF forces. Following that accusation, airstrikes have intensified. The KIA denied involvement in the airport attack.
In addition, an NUG underground hospital near Pae Gyi Khin village in Natogyi Township, Mandalay Region, was destroyed with explosives on February 18. Videos circulating online show individuals entering the hospital and planting explosives.
The hospital reportedly cost over 120 million kyats to build and could accommodate around 100 patients. It began operations in late 2024.
Patients and staff had been relocated about 10 days before the destruction, so no casualties were reported.
Meanwhile, military columns numbering in the hundreds are reportedly conducting operations and burning villages in northern Natogyi Township, forcing thousands of residents to flee. - Myitkyina Airport Closed for Three Months; Three Civilians Injured by Artillery Fire
m.CDM – February 21
Myitkyina Airport in Kachin State has been closed for three months following a drone attack on February 20 at around 8:00 p.m., which damaged the tail of an aircraft belonging to Myanmar National Airlines (MNA).
Shortly after midnight, around 1:00 a.m. on February 21, the military fired heavy artillery into Sitapu Ward in Myitkyina. Shells struck residential homes, causing damage and injuring three civilians — a mother and child, and one man.
Residents reported that artillery fire from the Northern Command continued for nearly the entire night.
Sources close to KIA joint forces denied responsibility for the airport attack. - Airstrikes in Kyaukkyi and Myaung; Villages Burned in Taungtha
m.CDM – February 21
In KNU-controlled territory in Kyaukkyi (Ledo) Township and in Myaung Township, Sagaing Region, the military carried out airstrikes.
On February 18, four bombs were dropped on Kyaukkone village in Ledo Township, injuring one man and damaging four houses.
Further drone bombings on February 19 and 20 damaged additional homes, a motorcycle repair shop, and a village school.
In Myaung Township, three gyrocopters reportedly dropped two bombs on Bet San Pyay village, injuring five civilians and damaging two houses.
In Taungtha Township, Mandalay Region, military columns of about 100 troops burned villages on February 20 and 21, destroying 16 houses and forcing over 6,000 residents from several villages to flee. - Military Targets Attacked in Magway, Mandalay and Chin States
m.CDM – February 21
In Magway Region’s Myothit Township, resistance forces attacked a military guard post early on February 21, killing five soldiers.
In Mandalay Region, resistance forces carried out a landmine attack on a military column of around 40 troops on February 18, reportedly killing five and injuring four.
In Chin State, two soldiers were killed and one injured in a sniper attack, according to AIF Myanmar. - Drone Attack Disrupts Chin National Day Event in Hakha
m.CDM – February 21
A drone attack disrupted a Chin National Day event organized by the military in Hakha, Chin State.
According to CDF-Hakha, the event was forced to end abruptly, and Lieutenant General Yar Pyae reportedly fled the scene.
The drone unit also targeted nearby military positions. Casualty details were not disclosed.
CDF-Hakha had earlier urged residents not to attend or cooperate with the event, stating that the military was exploiting Chin National Day for political purposes. - NUG Issues Warning to Daw Kyi Pyar; Husband and Nephews to Be Suspended
m.CDM – February 21
The National Unity Government (NUG) held a press conference regarding complaints against Daw Kyi Pyar, Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister’s Office, and her husband U Nyi Nyi Min.
Twelve complainants filed allegations in November 2025, including corruption, abuse of power, human rights violations, and sexual harassment.
The investigation found that Daw Kyi Pyar had appointed her husband as finance officer and two nephews as staff members — actions considered nepotism and a conflict of interest under international standards.
While evidence did not substantiate human rights violations, the investigation confirmed inappropriate conduct and breaches of internal policies.
The NUG announced a serious warning for Daw Kyi Pyar and suspension of her husband and two nephews. Four staff members who leaked information during the investigation will also receive written warnings.
The NUG stated it will implement an anti-nepotism policy and use institutional accounts through Spring Development Bank instead of personal bank accounts.
Observers noted that while structural reforms are positive, some financial allegations were not specifically addressed. - Myanmar Ambassador Urges UN Women to Stand with Myanmar Women and Girls
m.CDM – February 21
Myanmar’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations urged UN Women to demonstrate political will in supporting Myanmar women and girls.
Speaking at the 2026 UN Women Executive Board session in New York, Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun said that more than 7,800 people, including women and girls, have been killed since the coup, and over 3.6 million displaced.
He stated that 22 million people need humanitarian assistance, including 10.4 million women and girls and 6.3 million children.
He called on the UN and member states to reject attempts by the military regime to legitimize itself through a sham election and to stand firmly against ongoing atrocities. - AA Calls for New Chapter Between Chin and Rakhine Communities
The Arakan Army (AA) urged building mutual trust between Rakhine and Chin communities and working together for regional development.
In a message marking the 78th Chin National Day, the AA emphasized historical ties and encouraged cooperation in building the Arakan region. - Ten Forced Conscripts Defect in Ledo Township
Ten soldiers forcibly conscripted by the military in Ledo Township have defected and surrendered to KNU forces, according to a KNU statement.
The KNU called on others facing forced conscription to join resistance forces.
Today’s news reports were contributed by Ko Thit and Lu Lay.