Today’s main stories include:
- PDF Zoland says six military and ZRA personnel were killed in an attack on forces advancing between Tedim and Kennedy Mountain.
- Military troops burned Thin Ma village in Myaing and carried out an Mi-35 airstrike, while an airstrike on Ngapali injured seven civilians, including a child.
- Military forces burned Kanmagyi village on the India–Myanmar border, while a man who had been detained and beaten escaped.
- “The Revolution Concert” will be held in Tulsa to raise funds for a hospital in Chin State.
These and other reports follow.
1. Six Military and ZRA Personnel Reported Killed Near Tedim
PDF Zoland says it attacked military forces advancing between Tedim and Kennedy Mountain in northern Chin State, killing six military and Zomi Revolutionary Army, or ZRA, personnel.
The ambush took place on July 21. PDF Zoland said many others were wounded and that three of those killed were ZRA members, citing information released by the ZRA executive committee.
PDF Zoland said the operation was a battle between its forces and the military, and issued the statement to clarify this to the public.
2. Soldier Killed and Major Wounded in Natmauk Attack
Resistance forces attacked a vehicle driven by Major Nyein Htoo Zaw of a military communications unit in eastern Natmauk Township, Magway Region.
According to the Natmauk People’s Defence Team, one soldier was killed and three people, including the major, were seriously wounded.
The incident occurred on July 21 while resistance members were conducting a security check along the Ywamon–Zayatkon road. The vehicle reportedly turned around after seeing the checkpoint. When resistance fighters attempted to stop it, the major allegedly opened fire with a pistol, prompting return fire.
3. Two Conscripts Defect in Indaw; Pyu Saw Htee Unit Ambushed in Shwebo
Two conscripts from Infantry Battalion 76 under Division 33 reportedly escaped from a military column withdrawing from Indaw and sought refuge with resistance forces.
They said a captain in the column knew they were escaping but pretended not to notice. They had reportedly tried to bring weapons with them but were told to leave them behind.
The two men also alleged that a deputy battalion commander ordered soldiers to break into civilian homes and shops and take property. They further claimed that two captains in the battalion regularly used drugs.
The defectors are now being kept in a safe place while resistance forces continue questioning them.
Separately, resistance groups ambushed a Pyu Saw Htee militia unit in the Thilone area of Shwebo Township on July 22. The operation involved Shwebo Crocodile, the township People’s Security Force and Daung Sitthi P.SF. The groups said they withdrew without casualties, while the militia retreated toward Thilone village.
4. Thin Ma Village Burned; Seven Civilians Injured in Ngapali Airstrike
A military column operating in western Myaing Township, Magway Region, reportedly burned Thin Ma village and conducted repeated air attacks.
The village was set on fire on July 22, and an Mi-35 attack helicopter also struck near the Thin Ma junction. Earlier that morning, the military fired 120mm artillery toward Wetpho village, reportedly killing two civilians.
Because troops remain active around Thin Ma, the number of homes destroyed has not yet been confirmed.
In Rakhine State, military jets bombed Ngapali in Thandwe Township twice on July 23. Three bombs reportedly landed near the Pearl Treasure monastery compound in Gyeiktaw Ward 5 and near a hotel in Lintha Ward.
Seven civilians, including a monk and a one-year-old child, were injured. The monastery and several homes were also damaged.
5. Fighting and Airstrikes Continue in Karen, Kachin, Rakhine and Magway
In Karen State, Ye Bilu Battalion and KNLA Battalion 27 attacked a military convoy advancing from Three Pagodas Pass toward Yaphu village on July 23.
The groups said four military personnel, including a naval officer, were killed and nine others seriously wounded.
In Hpakant Township, Kachin State, military jets bombed areas around Taw Maw and Sankha Maw, where KIA Battalion 6 is based, despite there being no active fighting at the time. Two jets reportedly carried out the attack after firing machine guns from the air.
Local sources say the military conducted at least eight airstrikes in Hpakant during July in areas where no clashes were taking place.
In Salin Township, Magway Region, military drones also bombed an area without ongoing fighting on July 22. No civilians were reported injured, but homes and other property were damaged.
In Kyaukphyu Township, Rakhine State, the Arakan Army has reportedly surrounded and attacked military positions at Awtaung, Minpyin and Thaingchaung. The military responded with a Y-12 aircraft and two fighter jets on July 23.
Military sources say the Arakan Army continues attacking military supply routes with snipers, drones and guerrilla tactics, reportedly causing frequent casualties.
6. Military Burns Kanmagyi Village on India–Myanmar Border
Military forces reportedly entered and burned Kanmagyi village on the Kalay–Tamu Asian Highway in Khampat, Tamu District, on the night of July 21.
The village lies on an important border trade route and is mainly inhabited by ethnic Chin residents. Local sources believe many homes were destroyed, although the exact number remains unknown.
The military launched the offensive after claiming control of Khampat and Kanan village. Residents have fled to safer areas, while fighting continues despite military media reports claiming that Kanmagyi had been captured.
A Chin man from Kanan who had been detained and beaten by troops in Kanmagyi also escaped.
He had been returning from Aivomjang village in India after purchasing diesel for farming when soldiers arrested him on July 20. He was tied with his hands behind his back, beaten and reportedly about to be executed when resistance drones appeared overhead.
The soldiers moved away, allowing him to flee across the border into India, where he is receiving medical treatment.
Indian troops had earlier fired warning shots on July 18 to prevent artillery and gunfire from crossing the border. Some small-arms rounds later landed in Aivomjang village, but no injuries were reported.
7. Special Operations Force Marks Fifth Anniversary
The Special Operations Force, or SOF, under the NUG Ministry of Defence and the People’s Defence Force, held a ceremony on July 21 to mark its fifth anniversary.
The event took place at Mya Yar Taw camp in the Sittaung River basin of Bago Region. Activities included saluting the PDF flag, reciting an oath of loyalty and reading a congratulatory message from the PDF commander-in-chief.
A commander from SOF Column 2 delivered a commemorative speech, and outstanding members received medals and cash awards.
The SOF was formed in July 2021 in KNU Brigade 6 territory in Kyarinnseikgyi Township, Karen State. It has taken part in urban operations and attacks on rural military bases.
Since January 2025, the force has operated mainly in the Sittaung River basin across Bago Region and Mon State.
8. Tactical Command 33 Recruits New PDF Members
Tactical Command 33 under the Tanintharyi Regional Military Command has announced recruitment for new People’s Defence Force members.
Applicants must be between 18 and 30 years old, physically healthy and willing to follow the policies, laws, orders and instructions of the NUG Ministry of Defence.
They must be prepared to serve anywhere, obey military discipline, remain loyal to the people and the revolution, and continue serving until the revolution is completed.
Only new recruits who have not previously served in another armed unit will be accepted.
9. Around 500 Prisoners Transferred from Taungoo to Thayawady
Around 500 prisoners, including approximately 100 male political prisoners, were transferred from Taungoo Prison to Thayawady Prison early on July 23, according to the Political Prisoners Network–Myanmar.
Prison authorities reportedly called out the names of those to be transferred one day in advance, placed them in shackles and transported them at around 3:30 a.m. in seven 12-wheel trucks.
Each prisoner was allowed to bring only three blankets and one set of clothing. Other personal belongings and supplies received from family visits were reportedly confiscated.
PPNM criticized the use of shackles, confiscation of belongings and sudden early-morning transfers as systematic physical and psychological abuse.
The organization said it would continue monitoring and exposing human-rights violations against political prisoners and other detainees.
10. “The Revolution Concert” to Raise Funds for Chin State Hospital
Myanmar Community of Tulsa will organize “The Revolution Concert” in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to raise funds for urgently needed medical equipment for a hospital in Chin State.
The event will be held at 6 p.m. on August 8 to commemorate the 1988 pro-democracy uprising.
Performers will include revolutionary artists Lin Lin and Chit Thu Wai, model and actor Khar Ra, singer Mark Jason, and local singers Benjamin Lianpi and Lian Boih.
Tickets are priced at US$100 and US$50. VIP ticket holders and college students will also have an opportunity to attend a separate meet-and-greet with Lin Lin earlier in the day.
All profits will be used to purchase urgently needed hospital equipment for Chin State.
Lin Lin also said that he and Treza would perform without charging artist fees at fundraising events this year for displaced people, education and healthcare in ethnic areas. Organizers would only need to cover travel and basic expenses.
He also requested that all proceeds be used entirely for humanitarian, educational and medical needs, and that event organizers have no connection to the military.
That concludes today’s m.CDM domestic news program.
The reports were contributed by Ko Thit and Lu Lay.
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