Weekly ReportJune 1, 2023 – June 7, 2023
Weekly Conflict Update — June 1–7, 2023
Civilian Impact
Non-Child Civilians Killed21
Children Killed3
Civilians Arrested180
Houses Burned303
Villages Burned6
Air Strikes4
Military
Military Clashes51
SAC Soldiers Killed253
PDF Fighters Killed12
Other
Monks killed1
This week saw intense military activity across central and southeastern Myanmar, characterized by heavy SAC casualties in Mon and Bago and a sustained arson campaign in Sagaing Region. Resistance forces focused on strategic checkpoints and police stations, while the junta retaliated with increased mortar fire and airstrikes on civilian infrastructure.
Key Events
- June 3: Over 45 SAC soldiers were killed in a major clash with CDFs at the Duyin Sate bridge in Thaton Township, Mon State.
- June 3: SAC forces set fire to Na Bal Pin Hla village in Wetlet Township, Sagaing Region, burning over 100 houses and arresting 50 civilians.
- June 6: A significant engagement at a police station and military camp in the Nat Tan Kwin area of Kyaukkyi Township, Bago Region, resulted in over 40 SAC and four PDF deaths.
- June 7: The Military Council Election Commission officially approved 22 out of 50 political parties that re-applied for registration.
- June 7: A 12-year-old boy was killed and his family members injured when SAC troops fired heavy artillery into Ywar Tan Shay village, Kawkareik Township.
Regions Affected
SagaingMonBagoMagwayKaren
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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