The military council leader Min Aung Hlaing is preparing to attend the Red Square military parade in Russia. According to military sources in Naypyidaw, he plans to travel on May 6 using a recently purchased Airbus aircraft. This trip is seen as an attempt by the military council to seek international legitimacy amid ongoing domestic conflicts. The planned attendance at the Russian military parade comes at a time when the military council faces increasing pressure both domestically and internationally.
Meanwhile, revolutionary joint forces have successfully captured six military council outposts in Kyaukgyi Township, Bago Region. During the offensive, more than 20 military council personnel, including a deputy battalion commander, were killed. The resistance forces seized over 30 weapons and ammunition in the operation, as confirmed by a PDF Southern Military Region official. This successful operation demonstrates the growing military capabilities of revolutionary forces and their ability to conduct coordinated attacks against military council positions. The seizure of these outposts represents a significant tactical victory for the resistance movement.
Following the breakdown of talks between the TNLA and the military council, the latter conducted nighttime airstrikes on TNLA-controlled areas in eastern and western Mogok. These aerial attacks on civilian-populated areas represent a violation of international law and have caused significant concern among local residents, forcing many to flee to safer locations. The military council’s use of airstrikes in civilian areas continues to demonstrate its disregard for civilian safety and international humanitarian laws. These attacks have resulted in widespread displacement and humanitarian concerns in the affected regions, highlighting the ongoing crisis faced by civilians in conflict areas.
