Military Defections May 12, 2025 – Tanse Township: Two soldiers from Infantry Battalion 361 defected, bringing along two firearms. May 27, 2025 – Monywa Town: Two junta soldiers defected to the resistance side with their weapons. These incidents reflect a continued pattern of defections in the region. Similar defections were previously recorded during the months […]
Escalation of Aerial Attacks In May 2025, the Myanmar military junta intensified its aerial assault campaigns across the Sagaing Region. While ground offensives and raids on villages slightly declined due to territorial control limitations, the frequency of airstrikes significantly increased. Over the course of the month, at least 25 aerial attacks were recorded in townships […]
Military Situation Analysis – May 2025, Sagaing Region Escalation in the Pace of Attacks Throughout May 2025, resistance forces intensified operations against the military council’s troops, bases, and patrol units. Tactical methods included ambushes, drone strikes, and improvised explosive device (IED) or landmine attacks. Simultaneously, preparation and consolidation for base seizure operations were observed, particularly […]
(1) Overview of Political Movements Throughout May 2025, political movements within Sagaing Region remained active and consistent, showing continuous progress rather than regression. Political momentum gained from the Third Sagaing Forum, held at the end of March, carried forward into May. A detailed declaration was issued in May outlining the Forum’s political outcomes. Moreover, the […]