Weekly ReportFebruary 22, 2026 – February 28, 2026
Weekly Conflict Update — February 22–28, 2026
Civilian Impact
Non-Child Civilians Killed59
Children Killed9
Women Killed29
Civilians Arrested113
Houses Burned211
Air Strikes67
Military
Military Clashes36
SAC Soldiers Killed78
PDF Fighters Killed7
Military operations intensified across central and northwestern Myanmar, with Sagaing Region facing the brunt of aerial assaults while Mandalay saw the highest frequency of ground clashes and arson.
Key Events
- The Military Council conducted 46 airstrikes in Sagaing Region, representing the majority of aerial assaults nationwide during this period.
- A massive arson campaign in Mandalay Region resulted in the destruction of 140 civilian houses.
- Mass arrests were concentrated in Sagaing Region, where 100 out of the 113 total civilian detainees were taken into custody.
- Lethal clashes in Mandalay and Rakhine states resulted in high combatant fatalities, with 25 and 20 SAC soldiers killed respectively in those areas.
Regions Affected
SagaingMandalayRakhineBagoMagway
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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