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According to local sources, military airstrikes carried out on July 13 and 14 across Sagaing and Magway Regions killed at least four civilians and injured around nine others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On July 14, three military helicopters bombed Kan Yin Village in Ayadaw Township, Sagaing Region. A pregnant woman, her unborn child, and another woman were killed, while one man was critically injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A day earlier, fighter jets and an Mi-35 attack helicopter struck Kan Thit Kone Village in Chauk Township, Magway Region. One elderly man was killed and two other civilians were injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another airstrike targeted Ngar Tin Gyi Village in Khin-U Township, damaging a school, a clinic, homes, and vehicles while injuring six civilians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Earlier this month, a military drone strike also damaged a high school building in Pwintbyu Township, although no casualties were reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Despite severe flooding in Rakhine State\u2019s Gwa Township, the military launched fresh airstrikes on the area for two consecutive days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Late on July 13, fighter jets and Y-12 aircraft reportedly dropped around 52 bombs. The extent of the damage remains unclear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On July 14, additional fighter jet attacks struck Gwa town, injuring one civilian and damaging several buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just days earlier, another airstrike on a school in the township killed four civilians and seriously injured another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Resistance groups carried out four separate drone attacks against military troops and government offices in Launglon Township, Tanintharyi Region, according to the Steel Butterfly Force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Operations between July 3 and July 10 targeted advancing military columns, police stations, township offices, and troops stationed at a village school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Heavy fighting also took place near Lay Thone Khan Village. Resistance forces reported using multiple drone strikes, while the military responded with artillery and small arms fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following significant casualties, military troops allegedly burned three civilian homes before withdrawing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The joint operation involved the Steel Butterfly Force, Launglon People\u2019s Defense Team, the Student Revolutionary Force, and the Special Guerrilla Force. No resistance casualties were reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Heavy fighting continues in KNU Brigade 5 territory in Hpapun District, where more than 2,000 junta, BGF, and DKBA troops have been conducting offensives since May.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although military casualties are reportedly high due to resistance attacks, junta forces continue attempting to reinforce their positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, KNLA and allied PDF forces have withdrawn from the strategic Police Hill position in Lay Kay Kaw after the military launched a major offensive supported by artillery and airstrikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Military sources say key defensive positions nearby remain under resistance control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Kachin State, fighter jets bombed KIA Brigade 9 territory on July 14, while clashes also continued in Hkamti, Homalin, and Indawgyi areas between KIA-led forces and junta-allied troops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Resistance groups also reported destroying or capturing a military drone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Separately, resistance forces launched rocket attacks against a military checkpoint in Paukkaung Township, Bago Region, reportedly damaging military facilities before withdrawing safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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More than 7,000 internally displaced people from nine villages in northeastern Pauk Township, Magway Region, urgently require food aid after over two weeks of displacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The displaced families remain unable to return home and are sheltering in nearby villages and forested areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Local humanitarian officials have appealed for emergency assistance as food supplies continue to run low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Military troops reportedly burned homes in Htauk Shar Pin Village on July 13 and also destroyed civilian houses in nearby villages during ongoing operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Resistance groups have urged residents to remain alert for both ground operations and possible airstrikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The People\u2019s Defense Force Battalion 3 in Kawlin District has instructed all members currently absent from duty to return to their unit by July 20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The order follows directives from Military Region No. 1. Members who fail to report on time may face disciplinary action under military regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Ministry of Defense of the Magway Federal Unit Government has announced the formation of three new temporary military columns to strengthen regional defense operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The new units are based in Pakokku and Pauk townships and will operate alongside six previously established columns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Officials said the expanded force aims to improve coordination against military offensives while continuing to protect civilians and strengthen both military and political organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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A report by the Myanmar Internet Project (MIP) says the military has concentrated airstrikes in areas where internet access has been cut off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Between April and June, the report recorded 520 airstrike incidents, with 510 occurring in areas without internet connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chin State experienced the highest number of attacks, followed by Sagaing Region and Rakhine State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The report says at least 314 civilians were killed during the three-month period, with over 95 percent of the deaths occurring in internet blackout areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Among those killed were women, children, and elderly people. Airstrikes also damaged monasteries, schools, hospitals, displacement camps, and bridges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) says Myanmar remains one of the world\u2019s most severe humanitarian crises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
More than 16 million people urgently require humanitarian assistance, while nearly 3.8 million people have been displaced by conflict nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
OCHA attributes the worsening situation to intensified fighting, increasing civilian displacement, growing security risks, and continued restrictions on humanitarian access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By the end of March, humanitarian organizations had reached about 1.6 million people, nearly one-third of those targeted for assistance this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The General Strike Coordination Body has called on the public to participate in the Black Movement on July 19 to commemorate Myanmar\u2019s Martyrs\u2019 Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The group accuses the military of attempting to erase historical truth and suppress the legacy of General Aung San and other national heroes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At 10:37 a.m. on July 19, people are encouraged to observe a moment of silence, sound sirens or vehicle horns, and pay tribute to the fallen leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Participants are also urged to wear black clothing, ribbons, or hats and to gather at monuments and memorial sites as a symbol of remembrance and continued resistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The movement also calls for the immediate release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and all political prisoners, the repeal of the military conscription law, and reaffirms that U Win Myint remains Myanmar\u2019s legitimate president while Daw Aung San Suu Kyi remains the State Counsellor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These reports were contributed by Ko Thit and Lu Lay.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Hello, and welcome to m.CDM Domestic News. Here are today\u2019s top stories: Now for the details. \u2e3b According to local sources, military airstrikes carried out on July 13 and 14 across Sagaing and Magway Regions killed at least four civilians…<\/p>\n