{"id":8455,"date":"2025-12-13T13:35:34","date_gmt":"2025-12-13T07:05:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moemaka.net\/eng\/?p=8455"},"modified":"2025-12-13T13:35:34","modified_gmt":"2025-12-13T07:05:34","slug":"december-13-2025-m-cdm-local-news-domestic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moemaka.net\/eng\/2025\/12\/december-13-2025-m-cdm-local-news-domestic\/","title":{"rendered":"December 13, 2025 (m.CDM Local News \u2014 Domestic)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">### **1. One day after the Mrauk-U hospital attack, the military bombs Kyauktaw Township, killing 8 civilians**<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">**m.CDM \u2013 December 12**<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">The Arakan Army (AA) announced today that just one day after the military junta bombed the Mrauk-U District People\u2019s Hospital, the junta again carried out an airstrike\u2014this time on Ngalonzou Village in Kyauktaw Township\u2014killing **8 civilians** and injuring about **10 others**.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">On December 10, International Human Rights Day, around 9 p.m., the junta bombed the Mrauk-U hospital, killing at least **33 people**, including children, and injuring **76**.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Less than 24 hours later, around 7:30 p.m. on December 11, the junta dropped **two bombs** on the upper and lower quarters of Ngalonzou Village in Kyauktaw, according to the AA.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">The AA stated that this was another deliberate airstrike on civilians, constituting yet another **war crime** committed by the military junta.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Local reports say the village was being used as a shelter for displaced people fleeing battles near Thinechaung and Minpyin villages. The junta is said to have dropped **500-lb bombs** on the area.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Many of the victims were **children and women**.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">The AA condemned the junta\u2019s war crimes and warned that it would respond forcefully.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">&#8212;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">### **2. Chin resistance coalition repels junta offensive toward Falam; at least 20 junta soldiers killed, over 30 weapons seized**<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">**m.CDM \u2013 December 12**<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Chin resistance forces\u2014comprising the Chin National Front (CNF\/CNA), CDF groups, and allied forces\u2014fiercely fought off a major junta offensive toward **Falam Town** on December 11.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">According to Chin resistance sources:<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">* At least **20 junta soldiers** were killed<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">* More than **30 small arms**, including 60mm mortars, RPG rounds, and ammunition, were seized<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">* A soldier from junta Battalion 77 (Sa Ka Ma-77) was captured alive<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">The battle took place from around 9\u201310 a.m. until 5 p.m. near **Swanhrang Village**, involving intense fighting. The junta relied heavily on air support, dropping **56 bombs** from a Y-12 aircraft and launching repeated strikes using two fighter jets.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">The junta continues pushing multiple columns into northern Chin State, while Chin defense forces and allied groups are resisting along the Kale\u2013Gangaw, Falam\u2013Webula, and Tedim\u2013Khiang Kam routes.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">&#8212;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">### **3. CDF\u2013Asho holds one-minute silence for Mrauk-U bombing victims**<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">**m.CDM \u2013 December 12**<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">The Chin Defense Force \u2013 Asho (CDF-Asho) announced that its members held a **one-minute silence ceremony** today to honor civilians killed in the junta\u2019s December 10 airstrike on the Mrauk-U hospital.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">The ceremony took place at 7 a.m. on December 12 at one of their rear bases, in front of the Chin national flag.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">CDF-Asho expressed deep sorrow for the victims and sent condolences to their families.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">CDF-Asho is an armed revolutionary group fighting alongside the AA and other People\u2019s Defense Forces against the military junta.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">A photo shows CDF-Asho members standing silently to commemorate the victims.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">&#8212;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">### **4. Over 20 junta soldiers killed in close-range attack on junta convoy in Tanintharyi Township**<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">**m.CDM \u2013 December 12**<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">The People\u2019s Defense Team of Kyunsu Township reported that resistance forces carried out a **close-range attack** on a junta reinforcement convoy near Nyaung Pin Kone Village in Tanintharyi Township, killing **more than 20 soldiers**.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">On the morning of December 11, around 10:30 a.m., resistance fighters ambushed the convoy traveling from Myeik to Tanintharyi after receiving intelligence.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Three vehicles were severely damaged, at least **20 junta soldiers** were killed, and about **10 others** were wounded.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">The operation was jointly conducted by:<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">* Tanintharyi Region PDF attack units<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">* Kyunsu Township PDF<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">* Tanintharyi Township PDF<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">* Dragon Square Drone Unit<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">* KNLA Battalion 11<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">* Volunteer Battalion fighters<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">&#8212;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">### **5. Woman killed by junta airstrike in Kalay Township; Matupi bombed at least 5 times**<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">**m.CDM \u2013 December 12**<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">In Kale Township, Sagaing Region, a junta airstrike hit **Kan Paut Ta Village** on the eastern side of Kalay, killing **one woman** and injuring **two children**, according to the Kalay PDF.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">On the night of December 11:<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">* A YAK-130 jet fighter dropped **two bombs**\u2014once at 9:30 p.m., and again at 9:40 p.m.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">The deceased was a 25-year-old mother.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The injured were a 6-year-old girl and a 3-month-old baby boy.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Around 11 p.m., a MIG-29 jet from Meiktila Air Base dropped two bombs on **Tansuu Village**, damaging buildings.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Additionally, on December 12, the junta launched **at least five airstrikes** on **Matupi Town** in Chin State. Local residents reported that from 12:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., repeated bombs were dropped, preventing locals from checking the damage due to fear of additional airstrikes.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">&#8212;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">### **6. Landmines used against Pyusawhti militia extorting fees on Monywa\u2013Chaung-U Road**<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">**m.CDM \u2013 December 12**<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">The Brave Heart Army (BHA) reported that resistance forces detonated mines targeting Pyusawhti militia members from Taohpo Village who had come out to **extort roadside fees** and plant mines along the Monywa\u2013Chaung-U road.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">At around 8:55 a.m. on December 11, three **Padesa mines** were used to attack a group of about **20 Pyusawhti fighters**.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">According to eyewitnesses:<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">* **Three Pyusawhti members** were injured<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">* Two were in critical condition and may have died after being transported to Monywa<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">The attack was jointly carried out by:<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">* Brave Heart Army (BHA)<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">* Monywa Dynamite STF<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">* Chindwin Fighter Group<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">&#8212;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">### **7. Victory Battalion officer cadet course (1\/2025) completed successfully**<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">**m.CDM \u2013 December 12**<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">The Victory People\u2019s Defense Force Army (Visanoe PDF) announced that its Officer Cadet Course (Batch 1\/2025) has successfully concluded after two months of intensive training.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Due to security concerns, the graduation ceremony was held discreetly, and only now made public to ensure the safety of trainees, instructors, and commanders.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Graduates demonstrated strong:<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">* Military discipline<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">* Field combat skills<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">* Leadership ability<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">* Unit management capacity<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">They also took an oath of allegiance to the revolution during the ceremony.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Senior officers delivered speeches and encouraged the cadets, emphasizing their role in the revolution\u2019s future.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">The command pledged to fight alongside the people until the military dictatorship is completely dismantled and a new federal democratic union is established.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">&#8212;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">**Today\u2019s news was contributed by Ko Thit Lulay and Khale Shell.**<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>### **1. One day after the Mrauk-U hospital attack, the military bombs Kyauktaw Township, killing 8 civilians** **m.CDM \u2013 December 12** The Arakan Army (AA) announced today that just one day after the military junta bombed the Mrauk-U District People\u2019s&hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"more-link-p\"><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/moemaka.net\/eng\/2025\/12\/december-13-2025-m-cdm-local-news-domestic\/\">Read more &rarr;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":8336,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[9,2],"tags":[111,112,100],"class_list":["post-8455","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-current","category-daily-news","tag-local-news","tag-m-cdm","tag-myanmar-spring-revolution"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/moemaka.net\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MCDM.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p3RDLm-2cn","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/moemaka.net\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8455","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/moemaka.net\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/moemaka.net\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moemaka.net\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moemaka.net\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8455"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/moemaka.net\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8455\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8456,"href":"https:\/\/moemaka.net\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8455\/revisions\/8456"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moemaka.net\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8336"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/moemaka.net\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8455"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moemaka.net\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8455"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moemaka.net\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8455"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}