{"id":6100,"date":"2025-05-15T23:19:20","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T16:49:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moemaka.net\/eng\/?p=6100"},"modified":"2025-05-15T23:19:20","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T16:49:20","slug":"myanmar-military-news-updates-may-15-2025-evening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moemaka.net\/eng\/2025\/05\/myanmar-military-news-updates-may-15-2025-evening\/","title":{"rendered":"Myanmar Military News Updates \u2013 May 15, 2025 Evening"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Myanmar Military News Updates \u2013 May 15, 2025 Evening<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udea9\ud83d\udea9 1. CNO Apologizes to Falam Residents for Property Damage and Losses During Urban Offensive<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 15<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chin National Organization (CNO), a Chin armed resistance group based in Falam Township, issued a formal apology on May 14 to local civilians in the Falam region whose homes were damaged or destroyed and whose belongings were lost during the five-month urban offensive campaign to seize control of Falam Town in Chin State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the statement released in the Chin language, CNO expressed deep regret and sorrow over the destruction of homes and religious buildings inside Falam Town as a result of the military operations aimed at capturing the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CNO apologized for its inability to protect civilians\u2019 belongings during the clashes, acknowledging that the effort to secure and defend the town inevitably led to unintended losses of civilian property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The group stated that some recovered items are being safeguarded and will be returned to their rightful owners. It also appealed for understanding and patience from the public, asking them to forgive the mistakes and shortcomings in the spirit of compassion and unity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Falam offensive began on November 9, 2024<\/strong>, and was led by the CNO\/CNDF in coordination with the Chin Brotherhood and allied forces. After five months of intense operations, they successfully seized Falam Township from the control of the military junta on April 9, 2025<\/strong>, according to military incident records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udea9\ud83d\udea9 2. AA Warns Junta for Exploiting Ceasefire Meant for Earthquake Relief to Bomb Innocent Civilians<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 15<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Arakan Army (AA) has warned the junta for abusing the temporary ceasefire\u2014intended to facilitate effective humanitarian aid delivery to earthquake-affected populations\u2014by launching airstrikes against innocent civilians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AA reported that within just two days, airstrikes by the junta had resulted in 14 civilian deaths<\/strong> and 23 injuries<\/strong> in Rakhine State. The group strongly condemned the junta\u2019s actions, stating that they are taking advantage of the ceasefire extension, which lasts until May 31<\/strong>, to continue indiscriminate aerial bombings on non-combatants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AA accused the junta of committing widespread war crimes and massacres against civilians, documenting its ongoing atrocities across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On May 13<\/strong>, the junta conducted an airstrike on Rathedaung Township, and on May 14<\/strong>, it attacked Kyauktaw Town, causing civilian casualties and property destruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specifically, at around 10:00 a.m. on May 13<\/strong>, a junta fighter jet bombed Htun Ywae (Old) Village in Rathedaung Township, killing 12 civilians<\/strong> and injuring 23 others<\/strong>. A total of 31 homes<\/strong> were destroyed in the attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Later, at about 4:00 p.m. on May 14<\/strong>, junta jets bombed residential areas in Kyauktaw, killing 2 civilians<\/strong> and destroying around 9 homes<\/strong>, according to the AA\u2019s statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The northern alliance of three ethnic armed groups had announced the unilateral extension of the ceasefire on May 1<\/strong> until May 31<\/strong>, with the aim of supporting humanitarian efforts for earthquake victims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, on May 12<\/strong>, the junta bombed a school in Ohtaintwin Village, Depayin Township, Sagaing Region, killing 24 people<\/strong>\u2014including 22 schoolchildren<\/strong> and 2 female teachers<\/strong>\u2014and injuring about 100 children<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In response to such acts of mass violence and war crimes, the National Unity Government (NUG), along with ethnic resistance groups, People\u2019s Defense Forces, and revolutionary allies, have called on the international community to take urgent action against the military junta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udea9\ud83d\udea9 3. Junta Launches Fresh Airstrike on Bangkok IDP Camp Using 500-lb Bombs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 15<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The junta has carried out another airstrike using 500-lb bombs<\/strong> on the Bangkok IDP camp located near La Ei Village in Pekhon Township, at the border of Shan and Karenni States, according to local sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airstrike took place on the night of May 14<\/strong>, at around 8:30 p.m.<\/strong>, when junta fighter jets dropped two 500-lb bombs on the old Bangkok IDP camp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While some structures were damaged in the attack, there were no reported human casualties, according to local news outlets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is not the first time the camp has been targeted. On November 18, 2024<\/strong>, the same camp was hit by two 500-lb bombs dropped by the junta, killing a woman in her 40s. On September 5<\/strong>, a similar airstrike resulted in the deaths of 9 displaced civilians<\/strong>, including children, and injured over 20 others<\/strong>, according to documented reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udea9\ud83d\udea9 4. Drone Bomb Attack on SAC Battalion 24 Base Near Thai-Myanmar Border in Moe Kyoe Lu by KNLA\/KNDO and Allied Forces \u2013 May 15<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the morning of May 15, revolutionary joint forces including the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) and the Karen National Defence Organization (KNDO) launched drone bomb attacks on the Myanmar military junta\u2019s Battalion 24 base located in Moe Kyoe Lu near the Thai-Myanmar border, according to the Strategic Research Department of the People\u2019s Defence Forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result of the fighting, 414 ethnic minority civilians crossed into Thailand via the Thaung Yin River seeking refuge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reports also indicate that 159 internally displaced persons (IDPs) have sought shelter at the Methavalai Monastery on the Thai side, close to the conflict zone. In addition, 255 IDPs from the Mae La Refugee Camp have also reached the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udea9\ud83d\udea9 5. Military Column Routed and Forced to Retreat by Resistance Forces in Mying Township \u2013 May 15<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Resistance forces attacked and dismantled a junta military column advancing into Mying Township, Magway Region, forcing the troops to retreat in disarray, according to a statement released by the Mying chapter of the People\u2019s Defence Force (Pa Ka Pha).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The attacked column belonged to Infantry Battalion 101 and Light Infantry Battalion 254, which had launched an operation on May 1. Resistance forces carried out coordinated assaults on this column, and on the evening of May 14, Mying Pa Ka Pha confirmed that the operation had successfully disrupted the junta’s formation and objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The resistance\u2019s offensive resulted in the collapse of the military column’s structure, forcing the troops to retreat back to Infantry Battalion 101’s base. Eight junta soldiers\u2019 bodies were reportedly recovered, and resistance forces seized one MA-1 assault rifle, over 500 rounds of ammunition, and other military supplies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This large-scale joint operation was executed by the combined forces of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n