Tatmadaw has regained full control of Thabeikkyin town in Mandalay Region after an 11-month-long operation against terrorist armed groups. Thabeikkyin, located in northern Mandalay near Kachin and Shan States, had been seized in August 2024 by TNLA and PDF terrorist groups.

During their control, local security bases and villages were attacked, homes were burned, and public properties looted, leading many civilians to flee. Tatmadaw gradually launched counter-attacks supported by air, land, and navy forces, regaining control of several nearby villages by July.

On July 23, the Tatmadaw had recaptured the town completely. It is reported that 17 major battles and 45 skirmishes occurred during these operations, along with the recovery of 51 enemy bodies and 112 weapons. Terrorist groups used schools, hospitals, religious buildings, and civilian homes as defense positions and looted goods from local residents.

Tatmadaw is now clearing landmines and encouraging displaced residents to safely return through official channels, while government departments are working to restore basic services such as schools and hospitals.

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According to the Myanmar Police Force, 2 million stimulant tablets (estimated local value: 800 million kyats) were seized in Mong Hsat Township.

The incident occurred on July 20 at around 8:30 a.m., when a combined force including members of anti-narcotics task of Myanmar Police Force conducted a search based on intelligence. They stopped and searched an ISUZU vehicle near Juu Lu Village in the Mae Pu Lon village tract, Mong Hsat Township, which was traveling from Mong Twang Village toward Mong Hsat town.

During the search, the combined forces discovered 2 million stimulant tablets, valued at approximately 800 million kyats in the local market.

According to further investigation, the seized stimulant tablets were being transported from Wan Ton Village in Mong Hsat Township to an area near Mae Kin Village in Mong Ton Township. Legal action has been taken against those involved, and efforts are ongoing to identify and arrest others connected to the case.

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24 July 2025

Terrorist groups have been engaging in battles, carrying out attacks using heavy weapons, drones to drop bombs and improvised explosive devices across towns and villages in various states and regions. Moreover, they are committing inhumane acts of terror and criminal activities-including abducting and extorting money from local civilians, as well as killings.

Since they are conducting such terrorist acts, on 22 July 2025 at 1:15 PM, Ma Hlaing Myat Wai (aka) Ei Tone Chit (19 years old), the wife of a police personnel and resident of Bu Taung Village in Mindon Township and Daw Yu Yu Win (47 years old), a ward/ village clerk and a resident of Kan Lal Village, were travelling in a passenger vehicle from Thayet Town to Mindon Town. When the vehicle reached the Inn Byat Village junction located between mileposts 30/5 and 30/6 on the Thayet-Mindon road in Mindon Township of Magway Region, two so-called PDF terrorists arriving by motorcycle and abducted them. The terrorists took them toward Mee Pauk (North) Village. On 23 July 2025 at 9:30 AM, the terrorists threatened them and then released. Therefore, the victims subsequently returned to their relatives’ houses in Kan Lal Village, it is reported.

Regarding the above incident, security personnel are continuing necessary operations in accordance with standard procedures to identify, apprehend and take action against the terrorists involved, it is reported.

24 July 2025

Terrorists are ruthlessly carrying out abductions, killings and armed attacks, using both heavy and small weapons, on wards and villages, as well as conducting drone strikes, all with the intent to harm civilians and spread fear. They are also indiscriminately planting landmines on public roads, targeting government offices with explosives and engaging in destructive acts without regard for reason or morality.

Since they are conducting such terrorist acts, on 23 July 2025 at 1:00 PM, a report stated that three men with shrapnel injuries were admitted to Pyin Oo Lwin Township Public Hospital of Mandalay Region. When security personnel arrived at the hospital for further investigation, the victim were identified as Sai Aung Thet Paing (19 years old), a resident of Taung Nout Village in Kyaukme Township of Shan State; U Ar Li Ya (aka) Ohn Khine (56 years old), a resident of Ingyin Kone Village in Naungcho Township and Ko Zin Min Htet (33 years old), a resident of Lone Yone Village in Naungcho Township. According to the investigation, on 8 July 2025 at 6:00 PM, a heavy weapon shell exploded in the yard of Sai Aung Thet Paing. On 22 July 2025, at 10:00 AM, another shell exploded in the yard of U Ar Li Ya and later that day, at 7:00 PM, a third shell exploded in the yard of Ko Zin Min Htet. All the heavy weapon shells were fired by Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) terrorist group. As a result of these explosions, the aforementioned individuals sustained shrapnel injuries, it is reported.

It has been reported that the security personnel are investigating the culprits of the acts of terrorism from the above incident to take effective action in accordance with the law.

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24 July 2025

Terrorists are ruthlessly carrying out abductions, killings and armed attacks, using both heavy and small weapons, on wards and villages, as well as conducting drone strikes, all with the intent to harm civilians and spread fear. They are also indiscriminately planting landmines on public roads, targeting government offices with explosives and engaging in destructive acts without regard for reason or morality.

Since they are conducting such terrorist acts, on 23 July 2025 at 9:45 AM, while Mg Aung Thu Rain Phyo (seven years old), a resident of Maung Ma Kan Village in Launglon Township of Tanintharyi Region, was sitting in front of his house, a heavy weapon shell, fired by a so-called PDF terrorist group, exploded nearby. As a result, the boy sustained shrapnel injuries and was transported to Dawei District Public Hospital for medical treatment. Unfortunately, the boy succumbed to his injuries while receving medical treatment, it is reported.

It has been reported that the security personnel are investigating the culprits of the acts of terrorism from the above incident to take effective action in accordance with the law.

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Nine members of the MDY-PDF group, including 7 men and 2 women, have returned to civilian life under the government’s peace and reintegration program. They expressed trust in the Tatmadaw’s peace efforts and said they no longer wanted to be involved in armed conflict.

Between July 17 to 22, a total of 60 individuals including members from TNLA, DPLA, and MDY-PDF returned to the legal fold along with weapons and ammunition. The returned members stated they had been forced into armed groups and suffered hardship, poor living conditions, and internal discrimination. Due to fear, fatigue, and understanding the negative impact of their actions on civilians, they decided to leave the groups and return to peaceful life.

The returnees will be welcomed, supported, and reunited with their families. Those still wishing to return are encouraged to contact nearby authorities or military units. Rewards will be given for handing in weapons and ammunition.

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24 July 2025

Terrorist groups have been engaging in battles, carrying out attacks using heavy weapons, drones to drop bombs and improvised explosive devices across towns and villages in various states and regions. Additionally, they have been abducting underage students and coercing them into joining as members of their terrorist organizations.

Since they are conducting such terrorist acts, on 22 July 2025 at 6:30 PM, a report stated that a so-called PDF terrorist group arrived at Pha Yar Village in Minbu Township of Magway Region and abducted underage students from the village to forcibly recruit them as members of their terrorist organization. The abducted students are: Mg Min Naung  (14 years old), Mg Chit Min Khant (14 years old), Mg Kaung Khant Wai (13 years old), Mg Nay Myo Thu (14 years old), Mg Htoo Khant Aung (14 years old), Mg Kaung Khant Aung (15 years old), Ma Nway Yu Mon (15 years old), Mg That Paing Oo (15 years old), Ma Soe Pyae Tha Zin (15 years old) and Ma Khin Myat Noe Han (14 years old). Security Personnel launched a rescue operation for the abducted students and successfully retrieved them on 23 July 2025 at 10:35 AM, near Man Creek, approximately four furlongs northwest of Pha Yar Village, it is reported.

Regarding the above incident, security personnel are continuing necessary operations in accordance with standard procedures to identify, apprehend and take action against the terrorists involved, it is reported.

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A drug trafficking ring that used maritime routes to transport and sell psychotropic substances valued at over 48.4 billion Kyats was apprehended in Insein Township, according to Myanmar Police Force.

The incident unfolded on July 12 at 6:30 PM, when a joint team from the Anti-Narcotics Task Force, acting on a tip-off, raided a rented house in Kyo East Ward, Insein Township, leased by Thein Win Tun and Tun Tun Lin (also known as Ko Tun). There, they arrested Zaw Zaw Lwin and seized 1,875 kilograms of ICE (methamphetamine), with a local value of 46.875 billion Kyats, 1.6 million stimulant tablets (valued at 1.6 billion Kyats), and one TOYOTA DYNA vehicle.

Based on follow-up investigations, Nay Myo Kyaw, who allegedly transferred the seized psychotropic drugs, was apprehended at 7:00 PM on Parami Road in Ward (16), Hlaing Township. On July 15, intelligence indicated that Kyi Phyu (also known as Kyaw Win Htay), responsible for transporting the psychotropic drugs, and Zaw Min Naing had fled towards Dawei.

Operations to apprehend them led to their arrest near Nyaung Khashay Village in Waw Township, along with a KLUGER vehicle. It was discovered that Kyi Phyu (also known as Kyaw Win Htay) was an absconding fugitive wanted in connection with a drug case.

Later that same day, at 4:30 PM, Soe Lin Paing (also known as Lin Lin), who was responsible for transporting the psychotropic drugs by sea to Malaysian territorial waters, was arrested at Nawaday Bridge in Pyay Township. On July 16, at 10:30 AM, Ye Tun (also known as Pae Nin or Poe Thargi ), the owner of the motorized boat used for transportation from the Yangon River estuary to Malaysian territorial waters, was apprehended in Pathein Gyi Township.

Ye Tun was also identified as an absconding fugitive wanted in a drug case. Finally, on July 17, at 4:30 PM, Thein Than Htay (also known as Zaw Zaw Aung or Nga Htay ), the owner of the Aung Yadana motorized boat responsible for transporting the psychotropic drugs to the Yangon River estuary, along with Kyaw Swar Min (also known as Min Min) and Myo Tun (also known as Ko Tun), were arrested in Mingaladon Township.

All arrested individuals are facing legal action under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. Further investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend other individuals involved in this criminal network. It has been revealed that this drug trafficking ring has repeatedly engaged in the maritime transportation and sale of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances to foreign countries.

Consequently, measures are being taken to initiate further action under the Anti-Money Laundering Law to seize the financial proceeds and assets acquired from their drug trafficking activities as public property.

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In Naungcho Township, Shan State (North), which has been brought back under control by the Tatmadaw through counter-terrorism operations to ensure the peaceful lives of its people, the government is actively undertaking rehabilitation efforts.

Officials from the state government and members of the Tatmadaw are collaborating to provide security and essential aid to local residents, reopen government offices to restore administrative mechanisms, reopen schools for children's education, and reopen hospitals for public healthcare services.

It is learnt that immediately after the Tatmadaw regained control of Naungcho, the Prime Minister's first directive was to promptly reopen the basic education schools, which had been closed for nearly a year, so that students could pursue their education peacefully and happily.

Consequently, on July 22, student enrollment began at No. 1 Basic Education High School in Naungcho. Tatmadaw personnel, teachers, education staff, and local parents all collaborated to ensure a smooth enrollment process, with 165 students enrolling this day.

Tatmadaw personnel also undertook necessary mine clearance, security, and school environment clean-up operations to ensure students can learn peacefully, happily, cleanly, and safely. Furthermore, at No. 2 Basic Education High School, No. 2 Basic Education Primary School, No. 3 Basic Education Primary School, and Thabyay Yay Basic Education Primary School in Naungcho Township, Tatmadaw personnel are clearing bushes and weeds, digging drainage ditches, pruning trees for light, and spraying for mosquitoes to ensure the cleanliness and pleasantness of the school compounds, facilitating their reopening.

As per the Prime Minister's second directive, the 25-bed Naungcho Township People’s Hospital, which was destroyed by terrorist insurgents, is being urgently repaired to restore its original condition and resume regular healthcare services. While the hospital is undergoing repairs, a temporary hospital has been set up at the Myanan Tawwin Mingalar Hall, where the Tatmadaw and the Ministry of Health are jointly providing medical treatment.

On this day, 182 local ethnic people received health check-ups, treatment for dengue fever and general ailments, and vaccinations. Additionally, security forces continue to carry out area security operations to ensure the stability, peace, and long-term development of Naungcho Township, enabling local ethnic people to peacefully engage in socio-economic activities.

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Since the Tatmadaw has completely regained control of Naungcho Township, local ethnic residents who had temporarily left their homes are now returning.

To assist them, staff from the Naungcho Township Immigration and Population Department Office began on July 21st to conduct fieldwork at No. 1 Basic Education High School in Naungcho. They are helping residents replace lost or damaged household registration lists and national identity cards, which were misplaced or destroyed during their temporary displacement.

On July 21st and 22nd, during these fieldwork efforts, 60 local residents who returned to Naungcho were assisted with filling out necessary documents and personal information. They were then issued new household registration lists and national identity cards. This process will continue to be provided consistently for the benefit of local residents, it’s learnt.

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