Hello, and welcome to m.CDM Domestic News. Here are today’s top stories:
- Battalion commanders are demanding a transparent investigation into the killing of Yinmabin District Battalion 6 commander Pulai Maung, after district leaders reportedly did not attend his funeral.
- The Arakan Army (AA) says it has captured three military outposts in Myanmar’s Ayeyarwady Region.
- Airstrikes by the military in Sagaing and Saw Township reportedly killed 12 civilians, including children.
- In Hpapun District, a forcibly conscripted soldier allegedly assassinated a junta battalion commander, defected to the resistance, and helped rescue two other conscripts.
- Battalion Commanders Demand Justice for the Killing of Battalion 6 Commander Pulai Maung
The funeral of Yinmabin District Battalion 6 commander Pulai Maung, who was shot dead during a district military meeting, was held on June 27 in his home village. According to local sources, only family members and a small number of comrades attended, while district leaders were absent.
Because his village is close to a junta-controlled area, the funeral was reportedly kept brief for security reasons.
Pulai Maung was killed on June 26 during a meeting chaired by Yinmabin District commander Swan Thu Maung. The alleged shooter was Nga Phyo, the commander’s personal assistant.
Myanmar’s National Unity Government (NUG) Ministry of Defence said the suspect had been disarmed and detained pending investigation.
Several resistance battalions have since called for an impartial investigation and urged authorities to identify not only the gunman but also anyone who assisted or ordered the killing, so similar incidents can be prevented in the future.
⸻ - Arakan Army Captures Three Military Positions in Ayeyarwady Region
The Arakan Army (AA) announced that it had captured three junta hilltop positions—Point 288, Point 188, and Point 148—in Yegyi Township, Ayeyarwady Region.
According to the AA, the positions were seized between June 17 and 21, with weapons, ammunition, military supplies, and the bodies of junta soldiers recovered.
The AA said fighting has intensified along the Rakhine–Ayeyarwady border as junta forces attempt to push toward Gwa Township using air, land, and river operations. It claimed its troops successfully repelled repeated offensives involving around 400 junta soldiers before launching counterattacks that secured the three positions.
⸻ - Airstrikes in Sagaing and Saw Kill 12 Civilians
Military airstrikes on villages in Sagaing Region and Saw Township reportedly killed 12 civilians, including children.
In Sagaing Township, fighter jets carried out three bombing runs on Taline (Htilaing) Village on June 28. Local sources reported that eight civilians were killed, including siblings aged 6 and 14, while more than 20 others were injured. Five homes were also destroyed.
A day earlier, a separate airstrike on Nat Kaung Kyin Village in Saw Township killed four civilians, including a nine-year-old child, and injured eight others. Around ten houses were burned, livestock were killed, and additional bombs were dropped on nearby areas.
Resistance groups have appealed for humanitarian assistance for affected communities and urged residents to remain alert to airstrike warnings.
⸻ - Forcibly Conscripted Soldier Defects After Killing Battalion Commander
A young man who was reportedly forced into military service has defected to KNU/KNLA Brigade 5 after allegedly killing a junta battalion commander in Hpapun District.
According to resistance sources, the 33-year-old shot and killed Major Kyaw Min Than, commander of Infantry Battalion 19, on the night of June 21 before escaping.
He said he had planned the attack since his unit left Kamamaung but had to wait until he gained enough trust to serve as the commander’s bodyguard.
During his escape, he also reportedly rescued two other conscripts who had been detained after attempting to flee and were allegedly scheduled to be executed.
The man, originally from Bago Region, said he had been forcibly taken from his home in January and compelled to attend Military Conscription Batch 21.
Resistance officials praised his actions and encouraged other forcibly recruited soldiers to leave the junta forces whenever possible.
⸻ - KNU Accuses Military of Targeting Civilians with Airstrikes
The Karen National Union (KNU) accused Myanmar’s military of repeatedly bombing civilian villages and threatening innocent lives and property.
The KNU said artillery shelling, airstrikes, and ground operations have continued in Myeik-Dawei and Kler Lwee Htoo districts despite the absence of active fighting in some areas.
It also reported damage to civilian homes, injuries to residents, and the burning of shelters used by displaced people, warning that continued attacks are disrupting daily life and creating fear among local communities.
⸻ - Aung San Statue Demolished in Ye-U
Resistance groups and local residents say junta forces demolished a bronze statue of General Aung San in Ye-U Township, Sagaing Region, during the night of June 27 using heavy machinery.
The statue, erected in 2018 with public support, was described as a community landmark. Local groups condemned its destruction as an attack on Myanmar’s historical heritage and national dignity, saying that destroying monuments cannot erase historical truth.
⸻ - Magway Military Medical Training Graduates First Class
The People’s Defence Force (PDF) announced the graduation of the first basic military medical training course organized by the Magway Regional Military Command.
The three-month program provided instruction in military skills and battlefield medical care. According to the Ministry of Defence, the course aims to develop qualified combat medics capable of providing healthcare to resistance fighters across the region.
⸻ - Conscripted Soldier Defects to KNDO with Weapons
The KNU announced that a soldier from Light Infantry Battalion 596 defected to Karen National Defence Organization (KNDO) Battalion 3 on June 27.
He reportedly surrendered with an MA-1 rifle, three magazines, one hand grenade, and 200 rounds of ammunition. The KNU awarded him one million kyats and encouraged other forcibly conscripted soldiers to defect in order to protect their lives and future.
⸻ - Three Myanmar Migrants Shot Dead in Thailand
Three Myanmar migrant workers were shot dead following a confrontation with a village security team in Phanom Sarakham District, Chachoengsao Province, Thailand.
According to Thai media reports, about 20 Myanmar workers were drinking and playing loud music in an open field late on June 27 when two Thai village security volunteers approached them.
Authorities said an altercation followed, during which one security volunteer was allegedly struck with a bottle and stabbed. The other volunteer then opened fire with a personal firearm.
Three Myanmar nationals died at the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, while several others were injured. Thai police recovered 16 spent 9mm shell casings and a knife and are continuing their investigation.
That concludes today’s m.CDM domestic news. The reports were contributed by Ko Thit and Lu Lay.