23 July 2025

In some townships across States and Regions, terrorists motivated by a radical ideology that views “anyone with differing views is an enemy” are conducting violent assaults and assassinations. Their targets are administrative officials who do not support their terrorist acts. Using firearms and knives, these terrorists are committing brutal assassinations after accusing them of “spies, informants or decoys”. This strategy is intended to instill fear among peaceable civilians and create a pervasive sense of dread within these communities.

Since they are committing such terrorist acts, on 22 July 2025 at 4:00 PM, a report stated that a man was shot dead, a woman was injured and three men were abducted by a so-called PDF terrorist group in Nyaung Pin Sauk Village, Tada-U Township of Mandalay Region. When security personnel conducted further investigation, they found that while U Ko Gyi (48 years old), his wife Daw Zin Mar San (48 years old) and their son, Ko Zin Ko (25 years old), all residents of the village, were at their house, a so-called PDF terrorist group arriving by car and opened fire on them. As a result, Ko Zin Ko died on the spot and Daw Zin Mar San sustained gunshot wounds. Additionally, U Ko Gyi and two other villagers, Ko Moe She (aka) Aung Soe (20 years old) and Ko Phoe Kyaw (aka) Zaw Min Thu (34 years old), were abducted by the terrorists. The terrorists took them toward Htan Pauk Kone Village located west of the village. The injured woman was transported to Tada-U Township Public Hospital for medical treatment, it is reported.

Security personnel are persistently taking necessary measures to identify and apprehend the terrorists responsible for the aforementioned case, it is reported.

MOHA

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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23 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, a report stated that two women were abducted by a so-called PDF terrorist group at the Inn Byat Village junction, located between mileposts 30/5 and 30/6 on the Thayet-Mindon road in Mindon Township of Magway Region. When security personnel conducted further investigation, they found that Ma Hlaing Myat Wai (aka) Ei Tone Chit (19 years old), a resident of Bu Taung Village in Mindon Township and Daw Yu Yu Win (47 years old), a clerk of the  Min Ywar Kine Village Tract and a resident of Kan Lal Village, were travelling in a passenger vehicle from Thayet Town to Mindon Town. When the vehicle reached the junction, two so-called PDF terrorists arriving by motorcycle and abducted them. The terrorists took them toward Inn Byat 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.

MOHA

23 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 22 July 2025 between 10:30 AM and 2:00 PM, a so-called PDF terrorist group carried out a drone-attack by dropping bombs on Ku Taw Village in Saytottara Township of Magway Region. As a result, U Ne Ye (72 years old), U Boe Ngho (66 years old), U Htet Lin (29 years old) and Daw Aye Aye Thin (45 years old), all residents of the village, died on the spot. Additionally, four other villagers, U Thaung Shwe (78 years old), Daw Hnaung (66 years old), Mg Aung Chan Myae (19 years old), U Phoe Ngho (76 years old),  along with two members of the village’s People’s Militia; U Ye Win Aung (37 years old)  and U Tun Myat Naing (50 years old), sustained shrapnel injuries. All deceased and injured individuals were transported to Ngape Township Public Hospital for examination and 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. 

MOHA

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.

mitv

23 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 22 July 2025 at 7:45 PM, a report stated that a woman with shrapnel injuries was admitted to Mandalay Public Hospital in Chanayetharzan Township of Mandalay Region. When security personnel arrived at the hospital for further investigation, the victim was identified as Daw Khin Mar Cho (46 years old), a resident of Lat Sweat Village in Mahlaing Township. While the victim was at her house, a heavy weapon shell, fired by a so-called PDF terrorist group, exploded nearby, resulting in her 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. 

MOHA

22 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 21 July 2025 at 10:15 AM, a combined group of pro-terrorism KNU members, along with so-called PDF terrorists fired heavy weapons into Kyon Doe Town in Kawkareik Township of Kayin State. One of the shells struck the house of U Min Thein Htay (32 years old), a resident of No. 2 Ward in Kyon Doe Town. As a result, the roof was damaged. Fortunately, no one was injured, it is reported.

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

MOHA

22 July 2025

In some townships across States and Regions, terrorists motivated by a radical ideology that views “anyone with differing views is an enemy” are conducting violent assaults and assassinations. Their targets are administrative officials who do not support their terrorist acts. Using firearms and knives, these terrorists are committing brutal assassinations after accusing them of “spies, informants or decoys”. This strategy is intended to instill fear among peaceable civilians and create a pervasive sense of dread within these communities.

Since they are committing such terrorist acts, on 21 July 2025 at 7:00 AM, a report stated that a man and a woman were shot dead in Kway Chaung Ward, Oakpho Township of Bago Region. When security personnel conducted further investigation, the victims were identified as U Ye Aung (64 years old), a Ward Administrator and his wife, Daw Khin Mar Yi (63 years old), both residents of the ward. The couple was returning home after shopping at Oakpho Myoma market. When they reached an area near their house, two so-called PDF terrorists arriving by motorcycle and opened fire on them, accusing them of being “decoys”. As a result, the couple died on the spot, it is reported.

Security personnel are persistently taking necessary measures to identify and apprehend the terrorists responsible for the aforementioned case, it is reported.

MOHA

22 July 2025

Terrorist groups are committing inhumane acts with the intent to disrupt the education system, which is dedicated to improving and advancing children's learning. These acts include the destruction of school textbooks and stationery, the intimidation and abduction of education staff and students, targeted killings, the planting of explosive devices to destroy educational buildings and sending threatening letters to the teachers.

Since they are conducting such terrorist acts, on 18 July 2025 at 6:40 PM, the Basic Education Primary School in Madaw Village in Palaw Township of Tanantharyi Region, was temporarily closed due to threats from a so-called PDF terrorist group. The school currently has two teachers and 46 students, it is reported.

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

MOHA

22 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 18 July 2025 at 4:20 PM, a combined group of KIA armed insurgents, along with so-called PDF terrorists fired improvised rockets into Hpakan Town of Kachin State. One of the improvised rocket shells exploded on the road in front of the Basic Education High School in the town. As a result, three men and two women who were passing by at the time 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. 

MOHA