Hello, and welcome to m.CDM Domestic News. Here are today’s top stories.
Our headlines include:
* At least 25 junta troops were reportedly killed in clashes in Thayet and Pyay districts.
* Four children and one civilian were killed in military airstrikes on Mindat, Hpruso, and Gwa townships.
* Seven people, including a People’s Security Force (Pa La Pha) commander, were killed after PDF battalions raided a Pa La Pha base in Monywa.
* The NUG has launched the “String and Kite” campaign, calling on the public to support the development of revolutionary air technology.
We’ll also bring you several other important developments from across the country.
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1. Four Children and One Civilian Killed in Junta Airstrikes on Mindat, Hpruso, and Gwa
m.CDM | June 30
In Chin State’s Mindat Township, the military reportedly carried out an unprovoked airstrike on Shein Village at around 5:30 a.m. on June 29, despite there being no fighting in the area. A fighter jet from Tada-U Air Base dropped bombs on the village.
Three girls, aged 7, 8, and 10, who were asleep inside their home, were killed instantly. Several houses were also damaged.
The military reportedly bombed areas around Mindat four times on June 29, and on the morning of June 30, a Y-12 aircraft allegedly dropped 24 additional bombs east of the town.
In neighboring Karenni State, a fighter jet from Namhsan Air Base reportedly bombed Hpruso Township around noon on June 30. A five-year-old displaced child was injured and one house was destroyed.
Meanwhile, in Rakhine State’s Gwa Township, the military reportedly dropped two 500-pound bombs on Yekyaw Village on June 26. Two of those critically injured in the attack—U Waya Min and 10-year-old Maung Htet Myat Thu—later died while receiving medical treatment.
Elsewhere, in Magway Region’s Pauk and Seikphyu townships, local sources say the military has continued targeting civilian villages and religious buildings using paramotors and suicide drones.
Between June 26 and 29, gyrocopters carried out repeated attacks in Pauk Township, while a suicide drone strike on June 28 injured one displaced civilian. In Seikphyu Township, bomb attacks reportedly damaged homes and religious structures.
Local organizations are urging residents to remain alert and prepare for possible air attacks, saying civilian villages and religious sites continue to be targeted.
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2. Seven Killed After PDF Battalions Raid People’s Security Force Base in Monywa
m.CDM | June 30
In Sagaing Region, several battalions under the Monywa District People’s Defense Force reportedly raided a People’s Security Force (Pa La Pha) base in Monywa Township, leaving seven people dead, including the local Pa La Pha commander.
The operation took place on the evening of June 29 and involved PDF Battalions 4, 22, 23, 25, and 28.
According to reports, Ko Aung Ku, the township Pa La Pha commander, along with five members of the force and two nearby civilians, were killed during the incident.
Deputy Minister U Kyaw Ni from the NUG Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration said the raid had not been authorized by the Ministry of Defense, and was conducted independently by units on the ground.
He stated there had been no justification for one NUG-controlled force to launch such an operation without higher authorization, and said those involved, including commanders who issued the orders, would face disciplinary action.
NUG spokesperson U Nay Phone Latt also confirmed that the PDF Military Headquarters is now handling the case directly and that a formal investigation is underway.
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3. At Least 25 Junta Soldiers Reportedly Killed in Fighting in Thayet and Pyay Districts
m.CDM | June 30
The People’s Defense Force Battalion 2 of Pyay District says at least 25 junta soldiers were killed and many others wounded during a series of clashes in Thayet District, Magway Region, and Pyay District, Bago Region.
According to the battalion’s monthly report, a joint revolutionary force attacked the Natmauk Gate outpost in Aunglan Township on June 2 as part of Operation 1040.
The battle lasted about 90 minutes. The report says only a company commander and one soldier remained at the outpost before the military received heavy artillery support from nearby weapons factories and reinforcements of around 30 troops, forcing resistance forces to withdraw.
The PDF claims 17 junta soldiers were killed during the assault and that one reconnaissance drone was shot down. Three resistance fighters sustained non-life-threatening injuries from artillery fire.
Another clash took place on June 23 near Paukkhaung Township, where a military column of around 70 troops returning from rotation came under attack. The PDF reported five soldiers killed and three wounded, while one resistance fighter suffered minor injuries.
The battalion also accused the military of executing two civilian hostages during its withdrawal.
On June 25, additional ambushes against military columns near Taunglwe communications tower reportedly killed three more soldiers and wounded two others.
The battalion warned civilians to remain vigilant against airstrikes and artillery attacks and to avoid locations associated with military operations.
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4. Resistance Forces Continue Defending Against Military Offensive in the Sittaung River Basin
m.CDM | June 30
The Yedashe People’s Defense Force says its fighters, together with allied resistance groups, are continuing to defend against a military offensive advancing into the Sittaung River Basin in Yedashe Township, Bago Region.
The area is regarded as a resistance-controlled territory, but the military has recently launched ground operations there.
The group says its fighters continue facing shortages of firepower and equipment. To address this, it has launched the “Yedashe Shield Campaign,” a 40-day fundraising drive running until July 19, with a target of raising 50 million kyats.
Funds will be used to strengthen local defense capabilities, acquire weapons and ammunition, establish minefields and observation posts, and improve community defense strategies.
The group is calling on the public to support the campaign. Meanwhile, Battalion 807 of the Nay Pyi Taw PDF reports that military operations have forced villagers to flee and that troops have burned civilian homes.
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5. Revolutionary Forces Block Shwegu–Nga O Road; Military Adopts Net Barriers Against FPV Drones
m.CDM | June 30
Resistance forces in Kachin State have reportedly blocked the Shwegu–Nga O road at three locations, while fighting continues with advancing junta troops.
The road closures began on June 30 and are intended to disrupt military supply routes, including river transport.
According to local sources, junta forces attempting to retake the route have repeatedly been pushed back by resistance fighters.
Meanwhile, after an FPV drone attack reportedly destroyed a Mi-17 military helicopter in Myaing Township on June 23, the military has instructed units to deploy bamboo-framed protective nets as a low-cost defense against drone attacks.
Former military officer Captain Zin Yaw, now participating in the Civil Disobedience Movement, says these nets are now being installed not only at military bases but also around helicopter landing zones, with soldiers receiving training in their use.
He argues that the measure reflects growing concern over protecting air assets while placing additional burdens on frontline troops.
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Those were today’s featured domestic news reports from m.CDM. The news was contributed by Ko Thit and Lu Lay. Thank you for listening.