News About Myanmar

Mizzima The military junta conducted a series of coordinated airstrikes across Htilin, Kyaukhtu, and Gangaw townships in Magway Region throughout 7 January 2026, resulting in civilian fatalities and injuries to religious figures. According to the Yaw Ah Lin Tan group, the air campaign began in Htilin Township between 10:00 am and 10:50 am, where aircraft dropped more than 80 bombs on villages sheltering displaced residents, including Tharakhar, South and West Aung Myint, Htal

Mizzima Intense fighting between the Arakan Army (AA) and junta forces has escalated significantly in Kyaukphyu Township, with the AA reportedly gaining control of the critical road linking the town to the Dhanyawadi Naval Base. Following the first phase of the junta’s election on 28 December, 2025, the AA launched a multi-front offensive targeting the Thit Poke Taung village junction, Zin Chaung, and areas surrounding the Police Battalion 32 camp. Local military sources and

Narinjara, January 10, 2026 The commandos of the Arakan Army (AA) executed an assault and took control of two outposts of the Regional Command Headquarters, referred to locally as Dakasa, in Sittwe, the capital city of Rakhine State. The outposts, which are the largest military defense bases of the junta forces, were captured in the afternoon of January 9. A source close to the AA stated that they captured more than 30 soldiers, along with several small weapons, and the bodie

Narinjara News, January 9, 2026 The Wai Hin Aung Charity has contributed more than 100 million kyats and provided warm clothing to internally displaced persons in Kyaukphyu Township, Rakhine State. Intense combat is occurring between the AA and the military near Kyaukphyu, which is the hub of the Chinese projects, resulting in villagers from over 50 communities fleeing the violence. Ko Wai Hin Aung stated that he individually contributed a total of 116,600,000 kyats along

The damaged overhead power line in Myinmu Township has been repaired, and towns in Sagaing and Magway regions have been able to resume power supply since 2 pm on January 9, according to sources. A power line connecting Ohn Taw (Sagaing) and Nyaungpingyi Substation was blown up on the morning of December 28, 2025, causing long-term power outages in Monywa, Shwebo, and Pakokku districts. “The information is updated on January 9. The damaged pole has been repaired thanks to the

The National Unity Government (NUG)  According to the NUG’s meeting (1/2026), the Ministry of Electricity and Energy name was changed into the Ministry of Electricity, Energy and Construction.  In Pakkoku of Magway Region, the revolution forces attacked a junta gate demanding money from the public on Pakkoku-Yezagyo Road. Reportedly, 2 junta soldiers died.  In Taungthar of Mandalay Region, there was an attack at the compound of staff housing, where the junta army had been sta