Weekly ReportDecember 8, 2025 – December 14, 2025
Weekly Conflict Update — December 8–14, 2025
Civilian Impact
Non-Child Civilians Killed70
Children Killed2
Women Killed26
Civilians Arrested260
Houses Burned13
Air Strikes70
Military
Military Clashes37
SAC Soldiers Killed169
PDF Fighters Killed5
Military operations intensified across Myanmar with a significant increase in aerial assaults and heavy civilian casualties concentrated in Rakhine State, while diplomatic engagements continued with Thai, Russian, and Chinese officials.
Key Events
- Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow held high-level meetings with General Min Aung Hlaing in Nay Pyi Taw on December 7.
- The Myanmar-Russia Joint Committee on Combating Terrorism convened on December 9 to discuss military collaboration.
- Rakhine State suffered the highest civilian toll of the week with 42 deaths and 13 airstrikes reported.
- Chinese Ambassador Ma Jia met with Mon State officials on December 12 to discuss a controversial coal-fired power plant project in Chaung Son Township.
- Mass arrests were concentrated in Sagaing and Kachin, with 100 and 80 civilians detained respectively during the reporting period.
Regions Affected
RakhineSagaingKachinMagwayMandalay
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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