Weekly ReportApril 22, 2025 – April 30, 2025
Weekly Conflict Update — April 22–30, 2025
Civilian Impact
Non-Child Civilians Killed48
Children Killed3
Women Killed20
Civilians Arrested36
Houses Burned367
Air Strikes88
Military
Military Clashes62
SAC Soldiers Killed280
PDF Fighters Killed2
Installations Captured1
Conflict intensified through significant aerial assaults and heavy clashes in Bago and Magway, while massive arson campaigns by the Military Council destroyed hundreds of homes in central Myanmar.
Key Events
- On April 23, the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) and PDF joint forces seized the Kuan Saik military base in Shwe Kyin Township, Bago Region.
- A massive arson campaign by Military Council troops destroyed 367 homes across Magway and Mandalay Regions, with Magway suffering the heaviest loss of 230 houses.
- The Military Council conducted 88 airstrikes during this period, with Karen State being the most targeted area receiving 25 separate strikes.
- Mass arrests were reported in Rakhine State, where 30 out of the 36 total civilian detainees for the week were taken into custody.
- The Military Council announced an extension of their temporary ceasefire period from April 23 to April 30, despite ongoing heavy clashes and airstrikes.
Regions Affected
SagaingMagwayBagoMandalayKachinKaren
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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