Weekly Conflict Update — June 1–7, 2025

Key Events

• On May 1, the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) attacked a Military Council camp at the prayer mountain in Lawa village, Phakant Township, resulting in 13 SAC deaths and one capture.
• On April 28, KNLA and joint forces captured six military camps in Kyaukgyi Township, Bago Region, seizing over 30 weapons and killing more than 20 SAC soldiers including a deputy battalion commander.
• The U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on the Karen National Army (KNA) and its leader Saw Chit Chit, designating the group as a transnational criminal organization.
• Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and his wife departed for Moscow on May 7 to attend the 80th anniversary of Russia's victory in World War II.
• The Military Council declared a temporary ceasefire from May 6 to 31 for earthquake restoration, though reports indicated continued aerial bombings of civilian targets.