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Today’s reports include civilian deaths caused by military drone and artillery attacks in Phyu and Salin; damage to a 450-year-old historic pagoda in Ponnagyun; the arrest of a mother in Lewe after she publicly appealed for help when her son was forcibly recruited; the bombing of Sinkhan Bridge near Bhamo; deadly flooding and landslides in Kalay; urgent food and drinking-water shortages in flooded areas of Kyonpyaw; and new efforts to organize CDM civil servants in Karenni State.
Five Civilians Killed in Drone and Artillery Attacks
In eastern Phyu Township, Bago Region, military forces reportedly attacked Bo Si Khin village with drones and artillery despite no fighting being reported in the area.
The attack took place at around 10 p.m. on September 5 and killed four members of a Hindu family, including a child.
In Salin Township, Magway Region, a school in Yay Nar Tan village was also reportedly attacked with kamikaze drones on the same night. Details of casualties were not yet available. A previous drone strike in the township on August 28 reportedly killed one civilian and seriously injured three others.
In Rakhine State, the military also reportedly bombed the approximately 450-year-old historic Gu Wa Pagoda in Ponnagyun Township. Fighter jets and artillery from Sittwe-based units struck the site on the night of September 4, damaging many of the 500 Arahat statues inside the pagoda compound.
The report says the historic site has now been damaged three times by artillery and air attacks.
Mother Arrested After Appealing for Help Over Son’s Forced Recruitment
In Lewe Township, Naypyitaw, a mother who went on social media to ask for help after her youngest son was reportedly seized for military service was herself arrested.
Daw Khin Htay Myint, also known as Daw Htay, has three sons, with her two older sons already serving in the military.
After her youngest son was reportedly taken for recruitment, she posted a TikTok video on September 4 asking for help. In the video, she said a military officer had taken her son to place him in a militia unit and that she herself had also been threatened.
The following day, military personnel reportedly came to her home and arrested her.
Military Bombs Sinkhan Bridge Near Bhamo
The military reportedly carried out an airstrike on Sinkhan Bridge, an Ayeyarwady River crossing in Bhamo Township controlled by KIA-led forces.
The bombing took place on the afternoon of September 6 and reportedly damaged the bridge deck, steel framework and side stairways.
About 190 prisoners of war and family members who had surrendered during fighting on September 2 had previously been temporarily held near the bridge. KIA and allied forces reportedly moved them to a safer location in advance because they feared the area would be bombed.
The bridge, an important link between Shwegu and Bhamo, has been under KIA-led control since 2024.
Military Vehicles Hit by Mine Attack in Natmauk
Two military vehicles were reportedly targeted by a mine attack in Natmauk Township, Magway Region, on the morning of September 6.
Local resistance forces reportedly prepared two minefields against the vehicles, which were carrying around 20 troops. The first vehicle avoided detonation because of a jammer, but the second vehicle was successfully hit.
Casualties were reported as possible, though exact figures were not confirmed.
Resistance groups warned civilians to avoid the area because military units were increasing patrols and ambush positions along the route.
Flooding and Landslides Kill Four in Kalay
At least four people have died in Kalay Township, Sagaing Region, after more than a week of continuous rainfall caused flooding and landslides.
Among the victims was a 15-year-old child who was swept away by floodwater on September 6. Other deaths included a 28-year-old man who was swept away while tending cattle and a 50-year-old woman who died after a riverbank collapsed.
Large areas of Kalay, Tamu and Tedim Township in Chin State have been flooded, forcing tens of thousands of people to move to safer areas.
At least 10 bridges, more than 100 homes, over 30 displacement shelters and some religious buildings have reportedly been damaged or swept away.
Flood Victims in Kyonpyaw Face Food and Water Shortages
Severe flooding has also affected villages in Kyonpyaw Township, Ayeyarwady Region.
At least 14 villages were reported to be badly flooded, and aid has been extremely limited. Some residents have reportedly been surviving on bananas mixed with broken rice.
Contaminated floodwater and submerged wells have created an urgent shortage of safe drinking water. Rice, cooking oil, medicine and other basic supplies are also badly needed.
Nearly 4,000 households in the township have been affected since flooding began in mid-August, while rice fields and other crops have also been damaged.
Wetlet Students’ Union Warns Young People About Forced Recruitment
The Wetlet Township Students’ Union has urged local young people to take precautions to avoid being forcibly recruited by the military.
The group said young people have reportedly been seized from family businesses, roads and rented accommodations in Wetlet and other cities.
It said forced recruitment has intensified as the military seeks to rebuild manpower after battlefield losses and territorial setbacks.
Young people traveling to larger cities for work were urged to remain especially cautious.
Myingyan PDF Battalions Hold Military Training Graduation
PDF Battalions 4 and 10 in Myingyan District, under the NUG Ministry of Defence, held a graduation ceremony for basic and refresher military training on September 5.
New recruits reportedly completed around three months of basic military and combat instruction.
A separate refresher course lasted about one month and included command, administration and combat training. Some trainees were also provided with body armor and helmets.
Graduates are expected to continue serving with the two battalions.
Karenni CDM Council Seeks More Civil Servant Representatives
The Karenni State Civil Servants CDM Council has invited representatives from government departments that are not yet represented in the council.
The council says it wants to expand efforts related to the rights, security and rehabilitation of CDM civil servants.
Representatives must be involved in the Civil Disobedience Movement and be able to represent the concerns of CDM staff from their departments.
The positions are unpaid, but representatives are expected to attend meetings, maintain CDM personnel lists, support fundraising and work on issues related to CDM rights and entitlements.
The council currently includes representatives from 12 departments, including the judiciary, health, education, home affairs and general administration.
Magway Interim Government Meets Federal Nursing and Midwifery Council
The Magway Federal Unit Interim Government and the Interim Federal Nursing and Midwifery Council held an introductory meeting via Zoom on September 5.
The two sides discussed the council’s goals, structure and ongoing work, along with healthcare delivery in Magway, nursing and midwifery staffing, licensing policies and education-related issues.
The meeting focused on improving coordination and expanding healthcare services for communities in the Magway federal unit.
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