Hello, and welcome to m.CDM Domestic News. Here are today’s main headlines:
- A vehicle bomb exploded in Myawaddy, killing seven KNA members and injuring nine others.
- Two civilians were killed in military artillery and air attacks in Khin-U, Shwebo, Salin, and Chauk.
- A former deserter released from prison was reportedly forced back into military service in Mandalay after officials falsified his age, while a disabled man in Naypyidaw and a Grade 12 student in Pathein were also conscripted.
- The Spring Council for Federal Democracy (SCEF) held separate meetings with Pa-O revolutionary organizations and the Arakan Army (AA), along with other developments.
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- Vehicle Bomb Explosion in Myawaddy Kills Seven KNA Members
A vehicle bomb exploded near a former KNA checkpoint at a rubber plantation in Myawaddy Township, Karen State, reportedly causing multiple casualties among KNA personnel.
According to local sources, the explosion occurred around noon on July 26 when KNA members inspected a vehicle that had been parked near the plantation for several days.
Karen Information Center (KIC) reported that seven KNA members were killed and nine others injured, although the casualty figures have not yet been independently verified.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, and the KNA has not issued an official statement. Residents said the blast was heard not only across Myawaddy but also in Thailand’s Mae Sot, causing widespread alarm.
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- Fighting Intensifies Around Nat Yae Kan; Military Reinforcements Ambushed
The Arakan Army (AA) reportedly ambushed a military reinforcement column heading toward the Nat Yae Kan base on the border between Ann Township in Rakhine State and Ngape Township in Magway Region.
On the night of July 25, AA forces reportedly attacked the convoy with drones and artillery, resulting in exchanges of fire. Military vehicles were reportedly damaged, and casualties were believed to have occurred, though details remain unconfirmed.
The following morning, the military responded with airstrikes using two fighter jets and artillery fire from Battalion 905. More than 60 reinforcement vehicles have reportedly been sent to strengthen the base, with fighting continuing.
Satellite images released by TNISO also indicate that the distinctive radar dome at the Nat Yae Kan base, damaged in previous AA attacks, remains destroyed.
Separately, clashes also took place near Hsin Sa Pya village in Ywangan Township, southern Shan State, on July 22. Local resistance groups claimed five soldiers were killed and at least ten wounded, warning that additional military operations could follow.
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- Military Attacks Kill Two Civilians in Sagaing and Magway
Military air and artillery attacks in several townships across Sagaing and Magway regions reportedly left two civilians dead.
In Khin-U Township, three gyrocopters dropped bombs on Monhla village on July 25, killing a 60-year-old woman and destroying homes, a rice barn, and two vehicles.
In Shwebo Township, indiscriminate shelling following a drone attack on a military base reportedly killed the daughter of a village administrator and injured two others.
Meanwhile, drone strikes targeted Kyin Htaung village in Salin Township but caused no reported civilian casualties or property damage.
In Chauk Township, suicide drones attacked Htein San village, damaging a school and several houses without causing civilian injuries.
Separately, two civilians were injured in a roadside mine explosion in Hpakant Township, Kachin State.
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- Military Transfer Convoy Attacked in Salin Township
Resistance forces attacked a military convoy transferring personnel in Salin Township, Magway Region, reportedly inflicting numerous casualties and damaging a military vehicle.
According to Battalion No. 5 of Minbu District, around 25 soldiers and Pyu Saw Htee members were traveling from Kan Pya police station toward Thit Khaut Taung village on July 25 when resistance fighters launched a mine ambush followed by gunfire.
The firefight lasted about 20 minutes before the military vehicle forced its way out of the area.
Resistance groups later claimed that many soldiers and militia members were injured and the transport vehicle was damaged. The operation was carried out jointly by Battalion No. 5, Daung Nyi Naung Urban Guerrilla Force, and SLN-LPDF.
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- Six Soldiers Defect During Fighting South of Myawaddy
Six military personnel reportedly defected with their weapons during ongoing fighting south of Myawaddy, according to Leopard Black Column, Strategy No. 32.
Daily clashes continue between KNLA-led allied resistance forces and military troops in the area. The resistance group also claimed that despite the military’s heavy use of ground forces and air power, significant casualties have been sustained among officers and enlisted personnel.
The group urged the public not to spread unverified battlefield information and encouraged more soldiers to defect and join the public.
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- Former Deserter, Disabled Man, and Student Reportedly Forced Into Military Service
Authorities continue to conduct forced recruitment nationwide for Military Service Batch 27.
In Mandalay, a 35-year-old former military deserter, U Tin Zaw Aung, was reportedly arrested on July 16 and sent for military service after local officials allegedly falsified his age from 35 to 27 so he would qualify under the conscription law.
He had previously served in the military, was imprisoned for desertion in 2013, and had already completed his sentence.
In Naypyidaw, a 34-year-old hearing-impaired man was reportedly taken from his home during a household registration inspection and sent to a military training center.
In Pathein, a 17-year-old Grade 12 student was also reportedly seized by plainclothes soldiers and transferred to Infantry Battalion 505 after being detained on July 23.
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- SCEF Holds Separate Talks with Pa-O Groups and the Arakan Army
The Spring Council for Federal Democracy (SCEF) held separate meetings with the Pa-O National Liberation Organization (PNLO/PNLA), the Pa-O National Federal Council (PNFC), and the United League of Arakan/Arakan Army (ULA/AA).
Meetings with the Pa-O organizations took place on July 22, while talks with ULA/AA were held on July 23.
Discussions focused on the current political situation, future cooperation, and priorities for building a federal democratic union.
During the meeting with ULA/AA, participants also discussed flood relief and reconstruction efforts in Arakan, along with broader political developments.
SCEF said it has recently held similar consultations with several other revolutionary alliances and regional federal organizations across the country.
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- Emergency Shelter Materials Donated to Fire Victims in Pauk Township
Authorities in Pauk Township’s Zone 7 distributed tarpaulins to 55 households displaced by recent fires.
The aid, donated by HOG Singapore, was delivered on July 25 with assistance from township humanitarian and local administrative officials.
The affected village had previously suffered repeated arson attacks, including the destruction of dozens of homes earlier this month. Nine villages in the area remain displaced due to ongoing military operations.
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- STUM Suspends Operations Due to Funding Shortage
The Confederation of Trade Unions Myanmar (STUM) announced that it has suspended operations indefinitely because of severe financial difficulties.
In a statement issued on July 25, STUM said it could no longer afford to provide free services for workers or cover office and staff expenses.
The organization said it had struggled to continue operating for a year despite financial hardship following the detention of its members in July 2025, but funding shortages have now made continued operations impossible.
As a result, all regular services provided by STUM have been suspended indefinitely beginning July 25. The organization has been widely known for reporting labor rights issues involving factory workers across Myanmar.
That concludes today’s m.CDM Domestic News. Today’s reports were contributed by Ko Thit and Lu Lay.
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