The military council is reportedly conducting nationwide arrests targeting not only military and police deserters but also civilians, according to a military source in Naypyidaw. Using the National Database system, they are identifying and arresting CDM staff members and political activists. The arrests also target those who refuse military service and those suspected of involvement in revolutionary activities.
In Nga Tharauk sub-township of Nyaung-U Township, Mandalay Region, intense fighting occurred resulting in the destruction of an entire military council column. When another military council force entered Nyaung-U Township, revolutionary alliance forces conducted an interceptive attack, resulting in the death of 5 military council soldiers, as confirmed by a representative from the Bagan Byoe Choe group.
While the military council frequently claims to be protecting Buddhism, they conducted an airstrike on a monastery in Ma Kyee Pin Tae village, Thaung Tha Township, Mandalay Region. The attack caused significant damage to the monastery buildings, demonstrating a blatant assault on religious structures. These actions contradict the military council’s claims of protecting Buddhism and reveal the true nature of their operations against religious institutions and civilians alike.
