\n- Rocket Strike in Lashio Kills Civilian; Fighting Intensifies in Kachin\u2013Sagaing Border Areas
A rocket attack struck four locations across Lashio, northern Shan State, on the afternoon of July 9. A 36-year-old woman was killed in Ward 10, while another woman in Ward 6 was injured. Explosions were reported near the military hospital, the university campus, and two residential wards. It remains unclear which group launched the attack. Lashio is currently controlled by the Myanmar military, while the MNDAA maintains control over some surrounding areas.
Meanwhile, clashes continue near Yepaungmi Village in Homalin Township, along the Kachin\u2013Sagaing border, where KIA-led allied forces have been conducting offensives against Myanmar military and Shan Ni Army (SNA) forces since July 7. On July 8, the military reportedly carried out airstrikes on a nearby gold mining area far from the battlefield, resulting in civilian casualties.
Local sources say communication restrictions imposed by the SNA have made it difficult to verify casualty figures. The KIA also reported that military operations and tensions remain high across multiple brigade areas in Kachin State, particularly around Shwegu, where fighting has continued for more than two months as the military attempts to reinforce Bhamo.
\u2e3b<\/li>\n\n\n\n - Naval Shelling Injures Six Civilians in Gwa Township
The Arakan Army (AA) said that Myanmar naval vessels fired nearly 90 rounds of artillery into Gwa Township on July 8, injuring six civilians, including a five-year-old child.
According to the AA, four naval vessels shelled coastal areas between Gwa and the Bawmi Beach area in Ayeyarwady Region for nearly six hours. Several shells struck civilian homes, causing injuries to women and children.
The AA also reported that two fighter jets carried out airstrikes over Gwa Township on the night of July 7. Since the AA captured Gwa in late 2024, heavy fighting has continued around the border areas between Gwa, Shwethaungyan, and Thabaung townships.
\u2e3b<\/li>\n\n\n\n - Ten Civilians Injured in Singu and Khin-U; Over 25,000 Displaced People Need Emergency Aid
In Singu Township, Mandalay Region, Myanmar military forces fired around seven artillery shells on July 9, injuring five civilians near Letpanhla Village.
In a separate incident, a drone strike on Thawatti Village in Khin-U Township, Sagaing Region, wounded another five civilians. Three men and two women sustained shrapnel injuries but are reportedly in stable condition.
Humanitarian groups also report that more than 25,000 displaced people in Yaw Region, Mindat, and Kanpetlet are in urgent need of food, medicine, and shelter. Ongoing military offensives and increased airstrikes since mid-May have forced thousands to flee, while seasonal influenza has worsened conditions in displacement camps.
Aid workers are appealing for greater support from domestic and international donors to address the growing humanitarian crisis.
\u2e3b<\/li>\n\n\n\n - Airstrikes Hit Civilian Areas in KNU Myeik\u2013Dawei District
The Karen National Union (KNU) reported that Myanmar military fighter jets dropped four 250-pound bombs on Kinni Kyun Village in Lay Mu Lar Township, Myeik\u2013Dawei District, on July 8.
According to the KNU, the attack targeted a civilian village with no military objective. Earlier, on July 7, artillery fire from a military base in Kasay Doh Township struck Kamyaing Village, injuring a Buddhist monk.
The KNU said continued artillery and air attacks on civilian communities have heightened fears among local residents.
\u2e3b<\/li>\n\n\n\n - Military Offensive in Karen State Suffers Heavy Losses
A major Myanmar military offensive aimed at retaking Phlu, Min Let Pan, and Lay Kay Kaw in southern Myawaddy reportedly suffered heavy casualties after repeated attacks by KNLA-led allied forces.
Sources said more than 40 military personnel, including officers, were killed and over 50 wounded before the offensive withdrew on July 9. Although ground troops pulled back, artillery and missile attacks from nearby military positions have continued.
Karen military sources also alleged that the military deliberately fired shells into Thai territory to pressure KNLA forces. Explosions near Mae Kok Kha village prompted temporary evacuations and school closures, while Thai authorities reinforced border security.
Meanwhile, fighting remains active near Mawlu in Indaw Township. Airstrikes on Sipine Village reportedly damaged homes, while a separate drone strike killed a father and son working in their fields. Authorities continue to warn travelers along the Mandalay\u2013Myitkyina highway to monitor the security situation closely.
\u2e3b<\/li>\n\n\n\n - Political Prisoners Reportedly Tortured at Kyaikmaraw Prison
The Political Prisoners Network Myanmar (PPNM) says political detainees at Kyaikmaraw Prison in Mon State continue to face torture and serious human rights violations.
According to the group, three political prisoners were placed in solitary confinement in April after being accused of pointing their feet toward a Buddhist shrine. During detention, they were allegedly beaten, forced to stand in the sun, and denied blankets and basic necessities. They have reportedly not yet been returned to normal prison housing.
PPNM also accused prison officials of forcing newly arrived political prisoners to perform sanitation work and cited threats made by senior prison authorities encouraging abuse of detainees. The organization said it will continue documenting violations and seek international accountability.
\u2e3b<\/li>\n\n\n\n - French President Reaffirms Support for Release of Aung San Suu Kyi
French President Emmanuel Macron has pledged to continue working with European, regional, and international partners to secure the release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and all political prisoners in Myanmar.
In a letter to Suu Kyi\u2019s son, Kim Aris, Macron reiterated France\u2019s longstanding call for her immediate and unconditional release, along with everyone detained for political reasons since the February 2021 military coup.
He also emphasized that detainees must be granted access to healthcare, legal counsel, and family members. Macron welcomed the \u201cProof of Life\u201d campaign seeking confirmation of Suu Kyi\u2019s wellbeing and expressed understanding of Kim Aris\u2019s concerns regarding her health and detention conditions.
\u2e3b<\/li>\n\n\n\n - Investigation Alleges Continued Aviation Fuel Supplies to Myanmar Military
An investigation by The Diplomat alleges that domestic business figures and an international network continue to supply aviation fuel to Myanmar\u2019s military despite international sanctions.
The report identifies several Myanmar-linked companies, along with firms based in Singapore and the UAE, as part of the supply chain. Investigators traced shipments using leaked banking records, port documents, and vessel tracking data.
The investigation also claims that fuel originating from Iran has been routed through third countries before reaching Myanmar. It concludes that continued fuel supplies have enabled the military to sustain air operations despite increasing battlefield losses.
\u2e3b<\/li>\n\n\n\n - Experts Warn of Serious Flooding Risk in Rakhine State
The Global Flood Awareness System has warned that heavy rainfall could trigger severe flooding across Rakhine State between July 10 and 16.
Continuous rain has already caused flooding in some areas, and experts warn that river levels could reach record highs, potentially exceeding the highest levels seen in the past 20 years. Northern Rakhine is expected to be hardest hit, with thousands of residents and nearly 3,700 hectares of farmland at risk.
Flood warnings have also been issued for southern Myanmar, including the Ayeyarwady Delta and Sittaung River basin. Authorities are urging residents to prepare emergency supplies, including food, drinking water, and shelter, while avoiding flood-prone and landslide-risk areas.
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