Weekly ReportJanuary 22, 2026 – January 31, 2026
Weekly Conflict Update — January 22–31, 2026
Civilian Impact
Non-Child Civilians Killed52
Children Killed6
Women Killed13
Civilians Arrested230
Houses Burned358
Air Strikes88
Military
Military Clashes90
SAC Soldiers Killed332
PDF Fighters Killed19
Installations Captured4
Other
Attacks on sham elections17
The late January period was marked by the third phase of the military junta's sham elections, which faced significant resistance, low turnout, and targeted attacks across multiple regions. Conflict intensity remained high in Bago and Magway, while the KIA and AA successfully captured several strategic military outposts.
Key Events
- On January 27, KIA joint forces successfully recaptured the Uy Law military base located between Tanai Lapu Kha and Pring Maw in Tanai Township, Kachin State.
- On January 28, the Arakan Army (AA) and revolutionary forces attacked and occupied Point 666, a military checkpoint and defensive camp in Padaung Township, Bago Region.
- On January 30, revolutionary forces captured a Military Commission camp in Kothaung Bok village, Kanbalu Township, Sagaing Region.
- On January 25, the third phase of the junta's election in Hpakant Township, Kachin State, was cancelled following attacks by revolutionary forces and a total public boycott.
- In Pinlaung Township, Southern Shan State, village chiefs pressured internally displaced persons (IDPs) to vote on January 25, threatening they would be barred from returning to their villages if they refused.
Regions Affected
MagwaySagaingBagoKachinTanintharyi
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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