Hello, and from this moment on, we will be presenting m.CDM’s domestic news updates.
The main stories we will cover today are:
In Phyu, a 7-year-old child was killed by gunfire from junta forces; in Kyindwe, 9 civilians were killed in an airstrike; and in Namma, one child and one man were killed by junta artillery.
In Myingyan Township, resistance forces attacked a junta column that had burned villages and looted civilian property, killing at least 25 soldiers and destroying three military vehicles, including a drone-carrying vehicle.
The terrorist military is reportedly deliberately targeting civilians in Arakan using the same air strategy it employed in northern Shan State.
Five soldiers from Pakokku Division 101 defected with their weapons.
We will also present other important stories in today’s roundup.
- In Phyu, a 7-year-old child is killed by junta gunfire; in Kyindwe, 9 civilians are killed in an airstrike; in Namma, one child and one man are killed by junta artillery
m.CDM, April 29
It has been reported that in Phyu, Bago Region, a 7-year-old child was killed after junta forces and Pyu Saw Htee militia members, who had been forcibly rounding up young people as porters, opened fire.
On April 28, in Waidaunt Alel village in Phyu, two young men riding a motorcycle were stopped by junta troops who tried to seize them for porter duty. When they failed to stop, the troops reportedly chased and fired at them.
During the shooting, bullets struck a nearby house, hitting a 7-year-old girl. She suffered a severe gunshot wound through the chest and died, according to reports.
Family members later went to file a complaint at Phyu police station, but the station chief reportedly told them, “You cannot open a case against the porter-arrest teams. Go home and deal with the funeral,” and sent them away.
Local residents say that in Phyu Township, junta troops, police, and Pyu Saw Htee members have been widely carrying out forced porter conscription of young people, then demanding between 5 million and 15 million kyats for their release, effectively operating human trafficking-like extortion schemes.
Meanwhile, in Kyindwe, Kanpetlet Township, Chin State, the junta reportedly launched an airstrike on the Chaung Ku bridge construction site near the town using two aircraft and dropping two 300-pound bombs.
The attack took place at around 10 a.m. on April 29 and was said to be a deliberate strike. The Kanpetlet Township Humanitarian Management Department and local residents confirmed that nine construction workers were killed and three others were seriously injured.
In addition, one JCB vehicle, one truck, and three motorcycles were destroyed.
Kyindwe had previously been captured in April 2024 by Chin defense forces and their allies.
Similarly, in Namma town, Mohnyin Township, Kachin State, the junta’s Artillery Battalion 385 reportedly fired three artillery shells into residential wards on April 28.
As a result of the shelling, an 11-year-old child from Taung Inn village and one man from Shwe Pyi Aye Ward were killed instantly.
Two other local residents were also injured and are now receiving medical treatment in Mohnyin and Myitkyina hospitals. - Resistance forces attack junta column that burned villages and looted civilian property in Myingyan; at least 25 soldiers killed and three military vehicles destroyed
m.CDM, April 29
According to a statement from Myingyan District Battalion 4-10 Nyaung-U PDF, resistance forces attacked a junta column in Myingyan Township, Mandalay Region, which had burned villages and looted civilian property. At least 25 soldiers were killed, and three military vehicles, including a drone vehicle, were destroyed.
The statement, released on April 29, described fighting that had taken place on April 24 and 26.
On the morning of April 24, at around 6:30 a.m., a junta column of more than 300 troops advanced from the west side of Khansatkon village in Natogyi Township, splitting into two columns and moving toward the east side of the village. This led to fighting lasting nearly the entire day with Myingyan District Battalion 4-10.
Although junta forces used excessive drone support and artillery fire, resistance fighters said they directly witnessed five enemy soldiers killed and that at least 10 more were wounded.
Then on the morning of April 26, at around 8 a.m., another junta force of more than 300 troops leaving Khansatkon village spread into three columns and advanced toward Nyaungzin and Kadaung villages. This resulted in two clashes with resistance units including Myingyan District Battalion 4, Battalion 10, the Myingyan District Special Mobile Column, Mandalay District Battalion 3, MGN-35, and Pyithu Kyal Ta Pwint.
The fighting near Nyaungzin and Kadaung villages ended around 12 noon on April 26. Reports say that when wounded soldiers were taken toward Kadaung village, there were deaths among them. More deaths reportedly occurred as troops withdrew toward Natogyi, and bodies were carried away on ox carts and motorcycles.
During the fighting, resistance forces reportedly seized one enemy body, some ammunition, and one reusable vehicle. They also said they were able to burn and destroy one enemy drone vehicle and one supply truck. - Revolutionary forces blow up the junta’s arms depot at Sakakha-19 in Ye; four junta troops killed and around 200 weapons destroyed
m.CDM, April 29
It has been reported that revolutionary joint forces carried out an explosive attack on the main arms and ammunition depot of Military Operations Command No. 19 (Sakakha-19) based in Ye Township, Mon State.
The attack took place on April 19 at around 3 p.m., reportedly in cooperation with internal informants, and involved detonating drone bombs and artillery shells inside the depot.
According to a statement from the Tanintharyi Regional Military Command, the explosions caused fire to spread to the military’s food store, welfare shop, and central guard armory.
As a result of the blast and fire, four junta personnel were killed, 12 were injured, and six were said to be in critical condition.
In addition, around 200 heavy and small weapons, along with a large quantity of ammunition, were reportedly destroyed inside the central guard compound.
The operation was reportedly carried out in a systematic way by the urban guerrilla unit of Battalion 8001 (Ye Guerrilla Force) under Strategy 33, with major time and financial investment.
Following the incident, on April 20, the commander of the Southeast Regional Command, Brigadier General Kyaw Lin Maung, reportedly came in person by helicopter to inspect the site.
During that visit, a separate issue also emerged: a Major Hein San from LIB 61 was reportedly arrested along with his unit over the theft of 40 million kyats from more than 4.9 billion kyats that had been delivered from the Myanmar Economic Bank to the battalion.
Remaining damaged weapons and ammunition from the blast were reportedly destroyed on April 21 at the LIB 61 firing range. - Junta column advancing on Indaw ambushed; one officer captured alive, and in Pakokku one drugged fleeing soldier is arrested
m.CDM, April 29
It has been announced that a junta column advancing from the Katha side toward Indaw, in Sagaing Region, was ambushed near Nabar village, and one junta officer was captured alive.
Since after April 20, clashes had reportedly been taking place with the junta column, causing heavy junta casualties, and leading to the capture of one officer alive.
On April 26, another junta column advancing again from the Katha side reportedly raided Pinmalut village, where troops were said to be killing local residents and detaining people inside a monastery.
Reports say the troops were interrogating the detainees and shooting those they suspected of supporting resistance forces, although the exact number of victims has not yet been confirmed.
At present, fighting is still ongoing in the forests and along the Indaw–Katha road, and travel on the Shwebo–Myitkyina Union Highway has reportedly been blocked.
In a separate development, in Pakokku Township, Magway Region, one junta soldier who had fled while reportedly under the influence of drugs was captured near Inpin village.
He was arrested on April 22, and according to the Daung Nyi Naung group, resistance forces seized from him one MA-1 rifle, two magazines, and 65 rounds of ammunition.
The captured soldier was reportedly from Pindaya. He said he had been forcibly taken from his home for porter duty in October 2025, then sent to attend Military Service Training Batch 17 at Ba Htoo camp in Yatsauk, before later being assigned to Pakokku Division 101.
He also reportedly stated that junta forces often mix horse medicine or narcotics into food when launching military offensives.
The group said he would continue to be handled in accordance with the laws governing prisoners of war. - Junta deliberately targeting civilians in Arakan using same air strategy used in northern Shan, says EAR
m.CDM, April 29
The air-monitoring group EAR has said that the terrorist military is deliberately attacking civilians in Arakan using the same air strategy it previously employed in northern Shan State.
The group issued the warning after junta aircraft carried out strikes in March and April using reconnaissance planes, fighter jets, and 300-pound and 500-pound bombs.
According to EAR, the military is attempting to regain territorial control and retake towns through airpower while also seeking international recognition, including from ASEAN, through its planned sham election and a so-called peace process backed by the Chinese government.
For that reason, EAR has compiled and published estimated flight-time maps showing how long it could take fighter jets and military aircraft from junta air bases to reach Arakan.
EAR noted that these times are estimates and may vary slightly depending on terrain, weather conditions, weapon load, weapon type and size, and the importance of the operation.
The group said the junta’s worst air war crimes include airstrikes on Anan Pa, Pazi Gyi, Let Yet Kone, Chaung-U, and Mrauk-U, where large numbers of innocent civilians were killed in mass casualty attacks.
EAR stated that the junta bears primary responsibility for these atrocities, but that all revolutionary forces also carry a duty to ensure that justice is ultimately delivered and restored.
On April 23 and 24, the junta also carried out two consecutive days of airstrikes on Ngapali town in Thandwe Township, which is controlled by the Arakan Army (AA), using five fighter jets on one day and three fighter jets on the next. - Gangaw District PDF column returns to its home region after serving in ethnic resistance areas
m.CDM, April 29
The Gangaw District Military Command under the NUG Ministry of Defense has announced that its first column, made up of comrades from PDF battalions and units under its command, has now returned to its home region.
According to the statement, these comrades had gone to serve in ethnic resistance areas beginning on November 17, 2024, and returned to their original battalions on April 29.
The Gangaw District command said it has carefully recorded the comrades’ sacrifices and contributions during their deployment, along with the step-by-step command support of allied ethnic forces and the support given by the public. - Junta imposes tighter restrictions on Karen armed groups carrying weapons in Myawaddy
m.CDM, April 29
The junta has reportedly imposed eight strict rules restricting Karen armed group members moving around Myawaddy, Karen State, from carrying weapons unless necessary.
The new restrictions were reportedly announced at a meeting held on April 23 at LIB 275, the battalion responsible for guarding Myawaddy town, by the commander of Division 22.
According to the order, members of armed groups living in urban wards must not carry weapons unnecessarily and must deposit them at relevant offices. It also says they must not enter restaurants or KTV venues wearing uniforms and carrying weapons, and must not drive recklessly through town while armed.
The junta also threatened that anyone found carrying weapons without permission would be prosecuted for illegal possession of weapons. It justified the restrictions by saying they were intended to avoid becoming an obstacle to the “peace desired by urban residents.”
One member of a Karen armed group said, “They have restricted it quite severely. Now we can’t even keep them in our homes. We can’t even carry a small weapon for security.”
Local residents, however, said they believe this is mainly pressure from the newly arrived commander of Division 22 against armed groups, and that actually enforcing it in practice would be difficult.
Back in January, the Division 22 commander had also pressured KNA (formerly BGF) troops to leave the town, but they did not withdraw.
At present, several Karen armed groups including the Karen National Army (KNA), the Democratic Karen Benevolent Army (DKBA), and the Karen Peace Council (KNU/KNLA-PC) remain active in Myawaddy. - Chin force CPU says Mindat is fully prepared to defend against a junta offensive
m.CDM, April 29
The Chin People’s Organization / Chin People’s Army (CPU/CPA) has said it is fully prepared to defend Mindat, in southern Chin State, against any junta offensive, and that the military will never be allowed to regain a foothold there.
CPU/CPA General Secretary Salai Yaw Man said, “At this time, we have been able to organize a force larger than the one used in the battle to capture Mindat. We now have stronger and broader connections with allies than before. All of our comrades are highly motivated.”
He also said local civilians are now much better organized and able to support war-related needs such as food supplies, medical care, and logistics.
After the junta regained control of Falam in northern Chin State on April 25, it reportedly turned its attention toward southern Chin. At present, about 200 junta troops are stationed at Kan Gyi village in Saw Township, Magway Region, only around 12 miles from Mindat.
In addition, on the morning of April 29, junta forces reportedly carried out another airstrike inside Mindat Township.
CPU believes that even if the troops currently at Kan Gyi are combined with forces from Kyaukhtu Artillery Battalion 368, they are still not yet in a position to launch a full offensive into southern Chin without further reinforcement.
The group also said the junta intends to secure Mindat and Kanpetlet, then continue onward through Matupi and Paletwa toward Arakan.
CPU noted that it took the junta around seven months, along with huge amounts of troops and ammunition, to retake Falam, and that if it tries to push into southern Chin it will face major difficulties due to terrain and weather.
For that reason, CPU said this coming confrontation is an opportunity to transform what it called “temporary liberation” into “long-term liberation,” and that it is determined to turn difficulties into advantage. - Five soldiers from Pakokku Division 101 defect with weapons
m.CDM, April 29
According to a statement released on April 29 by Pakokku District Battalion 8, five soldiers from Division 101, a junta military unit based in Pakokku Township, Magway Region, have defected with their weapons.
The five defectors reportedly arrived on April 14, bringing with them one Crown vehicle, one MA-1 rifle, one MA-2 rifle, two MA-3 rifles, one MA-4 rifle, 24 magazines, and 816 rounds of ammunition.
The battalion said the five soldiers who defected with both weapons and a vehicle are being kept safe and have been given appropriate rewards, which were also documented in released photographs.
Pakokku District Battalion 8 also invited other soldiers and police who no longer want to remain under the terrorist military to come and take refuge among the people. - Chindwin Riverbank Villages Protest Committee donates an Icom radio to an interim school in Upper Myanmar for real-time air and troop warnings
m.CDM, April 29
The Chindwin Riverbank Villages Protest Committee has donated an Icom radio to an interim school in Upper Myanmar so that it can receive real-time warnings about air attacks, artillery fire, and approaching military columns.
The committee said the purpose of the donation was to help the school receive timely warning information and make advance preparations for protection.
It also urged parents and local civilians to stay alert and maintain military awareness, noting that the terrorist military has been deliberately bombing and shelling civilian places such as schools, hospitals, clinics, and monasteries.
At the same time, local resistance groups have also urged civilians in Yinmabin District to support the revolution while defense forces are fighting against junta offensives, and to stay at least three miles away from areas where military columns are present.
Currently, because a large junta force has entered Kani Township in Yinmabin District, more than 8,294 local residents from 1,930 households in 10 villages near the Chaungma–Kani road and the Monywa–Ya Gyi–Kalewa road have reportedly fled to safer places.
The news presented here was contributed by Ko Thit and Lu Lay.