Weekly ReportAugust 8, 2025 – August 14, 2025
Weekly Conflict Update — August 8–14, 2025
Civilian Impact
Non-Child Civilians Killed58
Children Killed5
Women Killed5
Civilians Arrested66
Houses Burned46
Air Strikes134
Military
Military Clashes58
SAC Soldiers Killed283
PDF Fighters Killed6
Installations Captured1
A sharp intensification of aerial warfare saw the military regime conduct 134 airstrikes across ten states and regions, primarily targeting Mandalay and Sagaing. While the junta suffered high combatant casualties in Southern Shan, revolutionary forces successfully captured a strategic military camp in Bago Region.
Key Events
- On August 13, the Arakan Army (AA) and Joint Forces captured the Nyaungjou military camp in Padaung Township, Bago Region.
- A major aerial campaign was carried out with 43 airstrikes in Mandalay Region and 36 in Sagaing Region, contributing to high civilian casualties in those areas.
- The military regime conducted mass arrests in Mon State, where 40 civilians were taken into custody during the week.
- Significant military engagements in Southern Shan State resulted in the reported deaths of 100 SAC soldiers.
- On August 7, the military regime's National Defense and Security Council appointed new ministers for Economy and Natural Resources in Chin State.
Regions Affected
MandalaySagaingShan (Southern)MagwayBago
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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