Good day. We will now present m.CDM’s domestic news.
Today’s main stories include: Magway Federal Unit Government’s defense minister pledging to continue fighting alongside revolutionary allies to end all forms of dictatorship and build a new federal democratic state; an ambush on military commission troops near Myingyan that reportedly killed 12, including one officer; killings, arrests, shelling, and landmine incidents in Kyauktu, Chaung-U, and Nawnghkio; protests by university students in Myitkyina demanding the permanent cancellation of the Myitsone Dam project; and other related developments.
- Magway Federal Unit defense minister vows continued struggle
The interim Magway Federal Unit Government’s Defense Minister, Let Yar, said they will continue fighting together with allied and brother revolutionary forces to completely end dictatorship and establish a new federal democratic state.
The statement was included in a congratulatory message after revolutionary forces captured the Pyu Saw Htee camp in Thayet Kan village, Myaing Township, during the Tamar Myay Operation. The ministry also praised the rescue of 49 local civilians who had reportedly suffered abuse under Pyu Saw Htee forces.
Despite more than 40 airstrikes by junta forces during the operation, local defense forces, including Pakokku District groups, township PaKaFa forces, Magway PDF, ABSDF, and other allied units, successfully captured the camp. The ministry honored the fallen fighters and civilians and expressed condolences to their families. - Military commission troops ambushed near Myingyan; 12 reportedly killed
Revolutionary forces said they ambushed military commission troops traveling near Myingyan, Mandalay Region, on the Taungtha–Myingyan road. The attack reportedly killed 12, including one officer.
The ambush took place on May 24 at around 10:20 a.m. against a 4×4 vehicle and a Super Custom vehicle leaving Myingyan. Revolutionary forces said the Super Custom carried junta troops, Pyu Saw Htee members, and defectors who had joined the junta side.
They seized several weapons, including an MA-1 rifle, a PA rifle, an M-22 rifle, a carbine, and related equipment. The operation was reportedly carried out by Myingyan District Battalions 1, 2, and 7, together with Myingyan Township PaKaFa and Natogyi Township defense forces. - Civilians killed, injured, arrested, and maimed in Kyauktu, Chaung-U, and Nawnghkio
In Kyauktu, Saw Township, Magway Region, a military commission column reportedly killed six civilians, including one monk and one schoolteacher. According to local sources, the troops entered the area on May 12 and killed a mentally ill woman on May 18. On May 25, they allegedly detained, tortured, and killed four more people, including the village monastery abbot, a teacher, and a driver. On May 26, they entered Ywatha village, killed another resident, and burned homes.
Because of these attacks, more than 10,000 people from 19 villages in the Kyauktu area have fled and urgently need shelter, food, and medicine.
In Chaung-U, Sagaing Region, junta troops reportedly fired 120mm artillery shells into nearby villages on May 25 despite no fighting in the area. The shells landed in Kyi Kone village, injuring four people, including two children and two women. Troops also raided Khin Mon village and arrested seven civilians — one man and six women.
In Nawnghkio, northern Shan State, two men stepped on landmines on two consecutive days. One man, 54-year-old U Lun Kywe from Kalar Kwe village, lost a leg while herding buffalo. Another man, 57-year-old U Aik Saw from Lon Yone village, was injured by a mine while clearing his farm. - ULA/AA blames ARSA and other extremist groups for Bangladesh border mine blast
The United League of Arakan/Arakan Army said a mine explosion on the Arakan–Bangladesh border that killed three civilians was carried out by extremist armed groups including ARSA, ARA, and RSO.
The explosion occurred on May 24 in Naikhongchhari Township, Bandarban District, Bangladesh, while civilians were working on hillside farms. ULA/AA denied accusations that it planted the mine, saying the incident took place on the Bangladesh side and had no connection to them.
ULA/AA said extremist groups are taking advantage of the current fighting with the military commission by planting mines, killing civilians, abducting people for ransom, and stealing livestock along the border. It urged local residents to be cautious of landmines and said it is ready to cooperate with Bangladesh and international counterterrorism bodies. - Myaing PaKaFa issues military instructions
Myaing Township PaKaFa issued four special military instructions to zone leaders, urging preparation to cut off junta supply routes and conduct operations systematically.
The group said junta outposts and Pyu Saw Htee villages in Myaing Township are facing shortages of food and ammunition, and that supply convoys may soon be sent. It urged defense forces to prepare for interception, avoid reckless attacks, and plan carefully to reduce casualties among revolutionary fighters. - YDF warns civilians to move to safe areas
The Yaw Defense Force warned civilians in the Yaw region to relocate quickly to safer areas, saying junta columns are committing war crimes.
YDF said troops have been entering towns and villages, arresting civilians, using people as human shields, forcing young men into military service, and committing sexual violence against women. It also said junta forces have launched large-scale offensives into southern Yaw and southern Chin areas, using airstrikes and heavy weapons.
YDF urged civilians to prepare bomb shelters, trenches, and sandbags, follow military warnings, cooperate with road restrictions, and seek advice from local authorities before traveling for urgent needs such as medical care. - Myitkyina students protest against Myitsone Dam project
University students and young people in Myitkyina, Kachin State, protested on May 25, demanding the permanent cancellation of the Myitsone Dam project.
The Kachin Human Rights Watch group said the military council has been forming committees and organizing public meetings under different titles to push for restarting the project. Activists said the project would cause more harm than benefit, especially while many local people are displaced by war.
KHRW also accused the military council of coercing locals into meetings, threatening opponents, and attempting to manufacture public support for the project. - “Toward Ayeyarwady” campaign supports PDFs; prosthetic legs fitted for KNDF fighters
The “Toward Ayeyarwady” campaign donated more than US$123,665 to support PDF battalions under the NUG Ministry of Defense. Defense Minister U Yee Mon sent an appreciation certificate recognizing the support.
Meanwhile, the KNDF Central Health Department said a project to provide lighter prosthetic legs for fighters who lost limbs in battle was successfully implemented. With support from the 21cm Team, I-Walk Team, and KNDF health workers, prosthetic legs were fitted for 50 fighters within two weeks. - Thai SEC suspends ACC share sale to Myanmar arms broker-linked network
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission suspended a private share sale by Advanced Connection Corporation Public Company Limited to Sky Aviator Trading, Heli Asia Trading, and a Thai investor.
The companies are reportedly linked to Myanmar military arms broker Kyaw Min Oo and the Sky Aviator network. Justice For Myanmar had warned Thai authorities and ACC that the network was attempting to acquire a major stake in ACC through nominee ownership, raising money-laundering concerns.
ACC said it had already received payment but could not proceed because of the SEC order. The company reportedly plans to appeal. JFM urged the international community to impose targeted sanctions on the entire Sky Aviator network.