Hello. We will now present today\u2019s m.CDM domestic news.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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m.CDM, August 18<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Joint forces of the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and Kachin People\u2019s Defense Force (KPDF) reportedly attacked a combined force of the Shanni Nationalities Army (SNA), which operates under the Military Commission, stationed in Ingyingone village in Mogaung Township, Kachin State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The attack took place at around 4 a.m. on August 18. At least seven personnel, including SNA troops, were reportedly killed. After suffering significant casualties, the troops retreated toward Military Operations Command No. 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n During the fighting, the bodies of three Military Commission and SNA troops and two weapons were recovered. The retreating forces reportedly carried away four other bodies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Military Commission forces had occupied Ingyingone village since May after arresting the village administrator, the monastery abbot and local residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Similarly, on August 3, resistance allied forces reportedly ambushed a combined force of more than 200 Military Commission troops, SNA personnel and militia members advancing toward Chaung Thone Khwa village in Hkamti Township.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Six members of the Military Commission’s combined forces were reportedly killed and three were wounded. One Hkamti PDF member sustained non-life-threatening injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n m.CDM, August 18<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Two members of the Democratic Karen Benevolent Army (DKBA) were reportedly killed when Military Commission forces shelled the DKBA\u2019s No. 915 Kyun Taw base in southern Myawaddy Township, Karen State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At around 6 p.m. on August 17, three artillery shells were fired at the Kyun Taw battalion base, led by DKBA Chief of Staff Saw San Aung, in the Phlu\u2013Min Let Pan area. The shells exploded near personnel quarters and other areas of the battalion base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Two DKBA members were killed, while more than 20 family members, including women and children, were reportedly injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The injured were transported to Kyauk Khat Hospital in DKBA-controlled territory for treatment, with some reportedly suffering serious injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The DKBA has not yet issued an official statement regarding the shelling. However, a source said there was anger over what was described as an unprovoked attack by the military.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The shelling also forced civilians at the nearby Palaw Tapo displacement camp to evacuate to safer areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n m.CDM, August 18<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Four civilians were reportedly killed in air and artillery attacks by Military Commission forces in Ayadaw and Wetlet townships in Sagaing Region and Launglon Township in Tanintharyi Region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On August 17, two suicide drones launched from Shwebo Training Unit No. 8 reportedly attacked flood-affected Kaung Thit village in Ayadaw Township. One civilian was killed and 10 others were injured, according to the Ayadaw Township People\u2019s Defense Organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the same day, two suicide drones launched from the Northwestern Command in Monywa reportedly attacked flood-affected Kywe Bagan village, injuring one civilian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At around 10:58 a.m. on August 18, Infantry Battalion 104 reportedly fired artillery shells into Kyauk Sin village in Launglon Township. Two civilians were killed and a child was injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also on the morning of August 18, two fighter jets from Tada-U Air Base carried out three bombing runs over southeastern Wetlet Township. The attacks, conducted between approximately 6:46 a.m. and 6:51 a.m., reportedly killed one woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Resistance groups have urged civilians to remain particularly vigilant against airstrikes and artillery attacks, saying Military Commission forces have been targeting civilian villages even where there is no active fighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n m.CDM, August 18<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Military Commission forces carried out airstrikes on Pinlebu Township in Sagaing Region for three consecutive days, with eight gold miners reportedly killed on August 18 alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At around 11:30 a.m. on August 18, two fighter aircraft from Homalin Air Base bombed a gold-mining site near Mine Tone Ta Gyi village and also strafed the area with machine-gun fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The attack reportedly caused a collapse at the mining site, trapping workers. Eight gold miners, including women, were killed at the scene, while many others were injured, according to local residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Military Commission has reportedly conducted continuous airstrikes against at least five villages in Pinlebu Township since August 16. An airstrike on Kin Pan village on August 16 reportedly killed four people, including women and children, and injured 13 others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Heavy rainfall has also caused flooding across Pinlebu Township, inundating bomb shelters and leaving civilians facing even greater difficulties amid the continuing threat of airstrikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n m.CDM, August 18<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Resistance forces attacked and cleared the Htan Pin Chaung military checkpoint in Letpadan Township, Thayawady District, Bago Region, according to a statement issued on August 18 by Company 2 of Battalion 3802, Thayawady District.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The attack took place at around 5:30 a.m. on August 15 and involved Companies 2 and 3 of Battalion 3802 under Strategy 22 of the Bago Region Military Command, Southern Military Region of the People\u2019s Defense Force, together with several township and district People\u2019s Defense organizations and allied resistance forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After approximately one hour of fighting with heavy and small arms, Military Commission forces reportedly abandoned the checkpoint and fled. Resistance forces subsequently entered and cleared the position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As resistance forces intensify military operations, local residents have been urged to avoid areas near Military Commission positions and maintain heightened security awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n m.CDM, August 18<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Resistance forces intercepted a military naval convoy traveling downstream from Kalewa port in Sagaing Region, and Military Commission forces may have suffered casualties, according to an August 18 statement by the Chindwin Spring Revolutionary Alliance Force (SCRAF).<\/p>\n\n\n\n The convoy consisted of three combat vessels and 31 cargo vessels carrying coal, timber, jade and other goods. It was attacked on August 17 after reaching the border area between Kani and Mingin townships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Resistance forces attacked the convoy using heavy and small arms, mortars and sniper fire. SCRAF said Military Commission forces may have suffered casualties and that further details would be released later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The operation was led by SCRAF together with allied resistance forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SCRAF has formed a military alliance with Battalion No. 3 of Nyaung-U District in Mandalay Region, the Rocket Fighter Column under Magway Region\u2019s People\u2019s Defense Organization, and BADASSESS BURMA FORCE to jointly conduct military and other revolutionary activities aimed at accelerating the achievement of their revolutionary objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n m.CDM, August 18<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Interim Magway Federal Unit Government announced on August 18 that it had established a Complaints Department under the Prime Minister\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The department was established to strengthen the rule of law within the federal unit, improve the ethics, responsibility and accountability of public servants, and effectively investigate and take action regarding corruption and misconduct experienced by members of the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Complaints will be reviewed based on the completeness and accuracy of information, supporting evidence and relevant procedures. The authorities also said complainants\u2019 personal information would be protected under confidentiality rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The public can submit complaints through the contact channels provided by the Magway Federal Unit, while authorities have asked people not to submit false complaints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Separately, Spring Normal University (SNU) and the University of Teaching (UoT), with coordination from the National Unity Government\u2019s Ministry of Education, held discussions with 38 online schools and agreed to jointly implement a Teacher Bridging and Connecting Program<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The program is intended to connect graduates of teacher-training universities with community-based online basic education schools operating during the interim period, with the goal of improving the quality of interim public education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n m.CDM, August 18<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Township People\u2019s Defense organizations and resistance forces provided more than 140 additional bags of rice to flood-affected residents in Khin-U Township, Sagaing Region, according to an August 18 announcement by the township People\u2019s Administration Team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On August 17, nearly 850 households in four flood-affected villages received four pyi of rice per household.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The groups had also provided approximately 130 bags of rice to nearly 800 households in four flood-affected villages on August 16. Over the two days, a total of 275 bags of rice were distributed to approximately 1,650 flood-affected households across eight villages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The assistance was funded and organized through contributions from the NUG\u2019s humanitarian ministry, CSR funds, the humanitarian ministry of the Sagaing Federal Unit interim government, township administrative and defense organizations, humanitarian groups and donors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That concludes today\u2019s m.CDM Domestic News<\/em> program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The reports presented today were contributed by Ko Thit, Lu Lay and Khar Shell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For the latest news, please subscribe to our channel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Hello. We will now present today\u2019s m.CDM domestic news. Today\u2019s headlines include: 1. Seven SNA troops killed in Mogaung fighting; six Military Commission troops killed in Hkamti m.CDM, August 18 Joint forces of the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and Kachin…<\/p>\n2. Military Commission shells DKBA base in Myawaddy, killing two members<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3. Four civilians killed in attacks in Ayadaw, Launglon and Wetlet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
4. Pinlebu bombed for three consecutive days; eight gold miners killed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
5. Resistance forces attack military checkpoint in Letpadan Township<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
6. Resistance forces intercept military naval convoy from Kalewa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
7. Magway Federal Unit establishes complaints department; NUG education program launched<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
8. More than 140 additional bags of rice provided to flood victims in Khin-U<\/h3>\n\n\n\n