Monthly ReportMarch 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025
Monthly Conflict Update — March 2025
Civilian Impact
Non-Child Civilians Killed217
Children Killed24
Women Killed47
Civilians Arrested303
Houses Burned1,619
Air Strikes169
Military
Military Clashes154
SAC Soldiers Killed667
PDF Fighters Killed27
Conflict in March 2025 was marked by intensified junta aerial bombardment and widespread arson, with Magway Region suffering the most significant infrastructure destruction and civilian arrests. While clashes were most frequent in Kayin State and Bago Region, the highest military casualties occurred during engagements in Mandalay Region.
Key Events
- The Military Council conducted 169 airstrikes nationwide, with Magway Region enduring the highest frequency of aerial assaults.
- A massive arson campaign destroyed 1,619 homes across six states and regions, with the heaviest destruction recorded in Magway, Rakhine, and Mandalay.
- Mandalay Region saw the highest intensity of combat fatalities for the junta, with 174 SAC soldiers reported killed during the month.
- Arbitrary arrests of 303 civilians were concentrated in Magway and Ayeyarwady regions, which together accounted for over 70% of the month's total arrests.
- Tanintharyi Region recorded the highest number of civilian fatalities, with 56 deaths resulting from junta air and artillery operations.
Regions Affected
MagwayMandalayTanintharyiKarenRakhine
Note on statistics: The figures and events presented are drawn from published accounts in local media, reports and research by our network. Figures are cross-checked from local sources wherever possible, however due to challenges of reporting in conflict zones, discrepancies may result. In general, our team of researchers believe actual numbers are likely higher than we report.
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