Weekly ReportMay 15, 2026 – May 21, 2026
Weekly Conflict Update — May 15-21, 2026
Civilian Impact
Non-Child Civilians Killed16
Children Killed1
Women Killed6
Civilians Arrested142
Houses Burned221
Air Strikes69
Military
Military Clashes73
SAC Soldiers Killed164
PDF Fighters Killed5
Installations Captured1
During May 15-21, 2026, clashes, aerial assaults, civilian arrests, and house burnings were recorded across multiple states and regions. Chin had the highest number of clashes, Sagaing had the most aerial assaults, and Rakhine had the most houses burned.
Key Events
- People's Defense Forces attacked Sai Pyin Town Police Station in Depayin Township, Sagaing Region, on May 14 and captured the station on May 16.
- Sagaing Region recorded 28 aerial assaults, the highest weekly total among the listed regions.
- Rakhine State recorded 100 houses burned, the highest weekly house-burning total in the report.
Regions Affected
ChinSagaingRakhineKachinMagway
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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