Weekly ReportMay 1, 2025 – May 7, 2025
Weekly Conflict Update — May 1–7, 2025
Civilian Impact
Non-Child Civilians Killed128
Children Killed4
Women Killed16
Civilians Arrested49
Houses Burned1,213
Air Strikes37
Military
Military Clashes31
SAC Soldiers Killed75
Installations Captured6
This report summarizes documented conflict incidents for May 1–7, 2025 based on local media and research sources.
Key Events
- On March 2, the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) and joint forces successfully captured the Pulutu military base in Hlaing Bwe Township, Karen State.
- On March 3, the Arakan Army (AA) and joint forces seized control of a military checkpoint belonging to the 308th Infantry Battalion in Tharbaung Township, Ayeyarwady Region.
- On March 4, the Arakan Army (AA) captured four strategic military checkpoints located near the Dhanyawady Naval Headquarters in Kyaukphyu Township, Rakhine State.
- Between March 3 and 7, military leader Senior General Min Aung Hlaing visited Russia and Belarus, signing a bilateral nuclear power plant agreement with President Putin and discussing trade with President Lukashenko.
Regions Affected
TanintharyiMagwayRakhineKarenMandalay
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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