Weekly ReportMarch 8, 2025 – March 14, 2025
Weekly Conflict Update — March 8–14, 2025
Civilian Impact
Non-Child Civilians Killed25
Children Killed4
Women Killed5
Civilians Arrested75
Houses Burned76
Air Strikes37
Military
Military Clashes53
SAC Soldiers Killed216
PDF Fighters Killed15
Installations Captured4
Conflict intensified across several regions with a heavy reliance on aerial and artillery assaults by the Military Council, particularly impacting Mandalay and Bago. Resistance forces achieved significant territorial gains by capturing several key military camps in Karen and Bago.
Key Events
- On March 13, the Arakan Army and joint forces captured the Military Council’s Nyaung Zou suicide defense camp in Padaung Township, Bago Region.
- The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) joint forces captured several military positions near the 21st Operations Command Headquarters in Bhamo on March 10.
- On March 13, the KNLA and joint forces successfully took control of the Military Council’s 31st Battalion camp (Pulutu) in Hlaing Bwe Township, Karen State.
- On March 8, resistance forces captured a military camp in Thandaunggyi Township, Karen State, resulting in the deaths of at least 10 junta soldiers.
- China's Special Envoy Ding Xijun met with Senior General Min Aung Hlaing in Nay Pyi Taw on March 11 to discuss preparations for the proposed election.
Regions Affected
KarenBagoMandalayTanintharyiSagaing
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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