Weekly ReportDecember 15, 2025 – December 21, 2025
Weekly Conflict Update — December 15–21, 2025
Civilian Impact
Non-Child Civilians Killed42
Children Killed1
Women Killed10
Civilians Arrested104
Houses Burned393
Air Strikes86
Military
Military Clashes52
SAC Soldiers Killed148
PDF Fighters Killed14
The third week of December was marked by intense aerial warfare and mass arson in Sagaing, alongside significant diplomatic shifts as India strengthened ties with the junta while the Netherlands announced its embassy closure.
Key Events
- India's Ambassador Abhay Thakur met with the junta's Chief of the General Staff in Nay Pyi Taw on December 15 to discuss expanded military training and border security.
- The Military Commission intensified its scorched-earth campaign in Sagaing Region, burning 356 houses and conducting 71 airstrikes within a single week.
- Mass arrests were reported in Tanintharyi Region, where 100 civilians were taken into custody by military forces.
- The Netherlands Embassy in Yangon confirmed its impending closure due to global budget cuts, marking a reduction in European diplomatic presence in Myanmar.
- A total of 148 SAC soldiers were killed across 52 clashes, with the highest concentration of engagements occurring in Sagaing, Bago, and Rakhine.
Regions Affected
SagaingMandalayMagwayBagoTanintharyi
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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