Hello and welcome. From this moment, we will be presenting today’s domestic news from m.CDM.
Today’s top stories include:
- Three civilians killed in military airstrikes in Kanpetlet and Shwegu; one civilian killed by a landmine in Thabaung.
- At least two junta soldiers seriously wounded and one resistance fighter killed in fighting along the Lenya–Bokpyin road.
- Concerns for the life of a civilian detained in Hpakant and falsely portrayed as a KIA officer.
- The NUG urges the public to support the “Kite and String 2.0” campaign to upgrade aerial technology.
We will also bring you several other domestic news stories.
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- Three civilians killed in airstrikes in Kanpetlet and Shwegu; one civilian killed by landmine in Thabaung
m.CDM, September 19
Three civilians were reportedly killed after the military carried out airstrikes on civilian-populated areas in Kanpetlet Township, Chin State, and Shwegu Township, Kachin State.
At around 7 a.m. on September 19, two fighter jets reportedly carried out three bombing runs over a village in Kanpetlet Township, dropping six bombs and damaging several homes.
Earlier, at around 11 a.m. on September 16, a fighter jet reportedly conducted two bombing runs over Maw Chaung village in Kanpetlet Township, damaging a school.
Similarly, at around 7 p.m. on September 18, military aircraft reportedly bombed Myo Kone village in Shwegu Township, Kachin State.
Three civilians were killed at the scene and at least 10 others were injured in the attack, according to reports.
Meanwhile, in Set Daung Gyi village, Thabaung Township, Ayeyarwady Region, a man in his 50s named U Hla Htay was killed on the morning of September 17 after stepping on a landmine while collecting firewood.
The mine was reportedly planted by military troops when they were stationed in a coconut plantation near the village during the second week of August.
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- At least two soldiers seriously wounded and one resistance fighter killed in Lenya–Bokpyin road battle
m.CDM, September 19
At least two military personnel were seriously wounded and one resistance fighter was killed in a clash along the Lenya–Bokpyin road in Bokpyin Township, Tanintharyi Region, according to KNLA Battalion 203, Company 4.
At around 6 a.m. on September 18, fighters from KNU/KNLA Battalion 203, Company 4, were conducting a territorial security patrol between mileposts 4 and 5 near Chaung Mon village when they encountered junta troops.
The fighting reportedly lasted for more than an hour.
According to the statement, the military had superior manpower and used both heavy and small arms. Resistance fighter Nay Zar Tun, also known as Khaung Chun, was killed.
At least two junta soldiers reportedly sustained critical injuries and were transported by ambulance toward Bokpyin.
The statement also said that about a month earlier, troops from the Lenya-based Battalions 559 and 560 had used a drone to drop explosives on a civilian village despite there being no fighting in the area. The drone reportedly crashed and was recovered by KNLA Battalion 203, Company 4.
Because further clashes may occur along the Lenya–Bokpyin route, KNLA Battalion 203, Company 4 urged travelers to use the road only between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. and to follow emergency instructions issued by resistance forces.
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- Fighting intensifies in Shwebo and Pakokku
m.CDM, September 19
Resistance forces reportedly carried out drone attacks against military-aligned forces at Thi Lone village in western Shwebo Township, Sagaing Region.
The attacks reportedly took place at around 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on September 17 while armed personnel were gathered and providing security for a supply delivery to the village.
Details of casualties could not yet be independently confirmed.
Meanwhile, military forces are reportedly carrying out a major offensive in areas of Pakokku Township, Magway Region, including Yenan Chat village and surrounding oil-field areas, in an effort to retake territory held by resistance groups.
On the morning of September 17, military forces reportedly commandeered civilian motorboats from Buu Pagoda jetty in Bagan and joined forces with troops based in Ayadaw before launching an advance.
Heavy fighting followed.
After sustaining losses, the military reportedly set fire to most of Yenan Chat village on the evening of September 18 and opened fire on civilians attempting to extinguish the flames.
Since September 16, nearby villages have also reportedly been subjected to daily aerial bombardment using gyrocopters and helicopters.
At least four civilians have reportedly been killed and more than 30 wounded.
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- Nearly 200 military vehicles heading toward Chin foothills from Magway
m.CDM, September 19
A military convoy of nearly 200 vehicles that departed from Magway is reportedly heading toward Laung She town in Saw Township, close to the Magway–Chin border, according to a September 19 statement by the Magway Region People’s Defense Organization.
The convoy consists of 182 vehicles, some of which have reportedly reached Pwintbyu. The force is expected to travel through Salin before entering Laung She.
According to the statement, the troops belong to units under Division 88 that were reorganized after withdrawing from bases in Shan State and eastern Madaya Township.
Local military sources said the convoy also includes two missile-launcher vehicles, three heavy-weapons vehicles and jammer-equipped vehicles.
To protect the convoy from resistance attacks, another military column reportedly departed Laung She and established security positions along the Laung She–Sidoktaya road.
A separate column stationed at Taung Bo Gyi village is reportedly providing security along the Laung She–Saw road.
Observers monitoring military developments in Magway Region and Chin State believe the movement may indicate preparations to intensify military operations in the Yaw region and toward Kanpetlet and Mindat in southern Chin State.
Since May, the military has reportedly reinforced forces at Defense Industries Factory No. 25 in Laung She and Factory No. 24 in Pauk Township.
Troops from Factory No. 25 previously advanced from Laung She toward Saw and then Kanpetlet, while troops from Factory No. 24 advanced toward Mindat through Kyaukhtu.
Military records cited by local sources indicate that the junta suffered significant casualties, lost weapons and ammunition, and had some personnel captured as prisoners of war during those operations.
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- Family fears for civilian detained in Hpakant and portrayed as KIA officer
m.CDM, September 19
The family of a civilian detained in Hpakant Township, Kachin State, says they fear for his life after military forces and the Shanni Nationalities Army, or SNA, publicly portrayed him as a KIA officer.
The detained man was identified as U Wa Gyal Naw Taung, an elderly former village administrator from Aung Bar Lay village who is reportedly in poor health.
He was detained at a joint checkpoint operated by military forces and the SNA near Kamaing.
An SNA social-media page subsequently claimed that he was a deputy battalion commander from KIA Brigade 9, Battalion 6.
His family says that U Wa Gyal Naw Taung is in fact an ordinary civilian currently involved in the jade trade in Hpakant.
They fear that the false accusations could expose him to torture or killing.
The family has reportedly appealed through the Peace-talk Creation Group, or PCG, for his release.
Reports also indicate that military personnel and militia groups continue to detain travelers, extort money and collect unauthorized fees at checkpoints along the Hpakant–Myitkyina road and within Hpakant town.
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- Anya Tamar forces urge conscripted youths to leave military service
m.CDM, September 19
The Anya Tamar operation forces have urged young people serving under the military conscription system introduced by coup leader Min Aung Hlaing to leave what the group described as forced service under the military.
The appeal was included in a statement concerning an attack carried out on September 18 against a military column near the border of Pauk and Myaing townships in Magway Region.
Resistance forces involved in the operation said they had recovered an unexploded 500-pound bomb previously used by the military, converted it into an explosive device and detonated it against the advancing troops.
The military column had departed from Tae Gyi village in Myaing Township and was attacked somewhere between Tae Gyi and the Well 1 oil field.
Resistance groups claimed that all troops in the leading section of the column may have been killed, although this could not be independently confirmed.
The operation was reportedly carried out jointly by locally based resistance groups operating under the Anya Tamar operation.
The group said it would continue using various methods to oppose military columns and protect civilians while working toward greater coordination among resistance forces.
It also urged military conscripts and their families to establish contact with nearby resistance organizations, including the Anya Tamar forces, if they wish to leave military service.
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- NUG urges public support for “Kite and String 2.0” aerial technology campaign
m.CDM, September 19
The National Unity Government’s Ministry of Defense has urged the public to continue supporting the “Kite and String 2.0 — Hot-Air Balloon Festival” campaign, which is intended to upgrade the aerial technology capabilities of People’s Defense Forces.
The ministry said on September 19 that strong public contributions from inside Myanmar and abroad to the earlier “Kite and String” campaign helped resistance forces improve their ability to counter military aerial operations and conduct offensive missions.
It said further support for the new campaign would help resistance forces maintain and improve their aerial capabilities and develop more advanced technology.
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- Mon resistance group says suspected drug dealers arrested in Mudon
m.CDM, September 19
The New Mon State Party–Anti-Dictatorship and Ramanya Mon Army, or NMSP-AD/RMA, said it had arrested suspected drug dealers in Mudon Township, Mon State.
According to a September 19 statement, members of the group conducting security operations in Mudon Township on September 17 arrested one suspected drug trafficker.
Authorities reportedly seized 400 methamphetamine tablets, two bags of kratom leaves, one small firearm and a motorcycle.
The group said that on September 1, three other suspects had been arrested with 50 methamphetamine tablets, while two suspects were detained on August 27 with 88 tablets.
The detainees are being questioned by relevant officials and will face action under applicable anti-narcotics regulations, according to the NMSP-AD/RMA information department.
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- Woman leader Mu Angela elected new chair of Karenni State Consultative Council
m.CDM, September 19
The Karenni State Consultative Council, or KSCC, has elected a woman leader as its new chair and reorganized its executive committee.
At the council’s 27th meeting on September 19, Mu Angela, representing the Karenni Women’s Force, was elected chair.
Khu The Bu of the Karenni National Progressive Party was appointed vice-chair.
Representatives from women’s and youth organizations were also selected for the positions of general secretary and joint secretary, while the executive committee was reorganized.
The election followed the death of former KSCC chair U Aung San Myint on August 30.
Civil society organizations expressed support for the inclusion of women and young people in senior decision-making positions.
The KSCC is involved in establishing administrative, legislative and judicial institutions in Karenni State.
The current Interim Executive Council, or IEC, also emerged from the KSCC framework.
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- Prominent Buddhist monk Chanmyay Sayadaw dies at age 99
m.CDM, September 19
Chanmyay Sayadaw Ashin Janakabhivamsa, a prominent Buddhist monk who spent decades promoting Buddhism in Myanmar and abroad, passed away on September 19 at the age of 99.
According to the Chanmyay Yeiktha volunteer support group, the Sayadaw passed away at Grand Hantha International Hospital in Yangon.
Details regarding his funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Chanmyay Sayadaw traveled to around 20 countries across Asia, Europe and the Americas, giving Dhamma teachings and guiding meditation practitioners.
He also established meditation centers in Myanmar and overseas and devoted much of his life to teaching meditation and writing Buddhist literature.
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That concludes today’s m.CDM Domestic News program.
The reports presented today were contributed by Ko Thit and Lu Lay.
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