The Burma Army launched early morning mortars, killing one person and injuring three in Taung Pu Chaung Village (Taw Oo District) and clashes continue between Burma Army and resistance forces in Kler Lwee Htoo District.

On Apr. 24 in Taw Oo District at approximately 0120 hours, the Burma Army launched mortars into Taung Pu Chaung Village (Daw Hpah Hkoh Township). Three people were seriously injured: Ma Ni Hla Win (33 years old), U Myint Htun/ Poe Law (43 years old), and Muang Kyae Sin Maw (7 years old). One person died in the attack, Daw San Myint (68 years old). Two houses, one owned by U Poe Ha and one by U Myint Shwe, were also destroyed.

On May 5, in Kler Lwee Htoo District, the Burma Army conducted an airstrike on Inn Net Village (Ler Doh Township). No one was injured in the attack.

On May 10, a Burma Army Y-12 dropped over seven bombs near Win Kan Village (Doo Tha Htoo District). Some of the bombs landed on the Kler Lwee Htoo District side butn o casualties were reported there. That same day, Burma Army troops began attempting to retake Pah Paw Camp (Hsaw Htee Township) from the People’s Defense Force (PDF). Some PDF soldiers were killed and some were wounded in the battle. The PDF eventually fell back and the Burma Army took over the camp, bringing their families and children with them.

The next day, the Burma Army conducted more airstrikes in the area of Win Kan Village in Doo Tha Htoo District. Some of the strikes were in the Kler Lwee Htoo District but no casualties were reported.

On May 12, an FBR medic team in Kler Lwee Htoo District provided medical care for a resistance soldier who had been in a motorcycle accident.

Ranger teams continue to bring hope and support to the frontline despite continued attacks by the Burma Army on soldiers and civilians. 

In Doo Tha Htoo District, the Burma military has continued airstrikes and indirect fire on multiple villages in Kyeh Htoh Township. At least 12 different attacks have been reported during the past week in three different villages with a variety of munitions, including 120mm mortars, 500lb bombs, and 200lb bombs. These attacks have caused four civilian injuries, including one 13-year-old child in Win Kan Village during May 10 and 11, as well as the destruction of at least 17 homes. 

An FBR team has continued to bring hope and support to displaced civilians and to the frontline in Dooplaya District despite continued clashes between the Burma Army and resistance forces. In Kruh Tu and Kaw T’ree Townships, Rangers provided medical treatment for three elderly IDPs close to the frontline, emergency medical treatment and evacuation for war casualties and landmine victims, and supply distribution for people in need. Continued fire by the Burma Army during ongoing clashes with the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) resulted in the death of one soldier and the injury of another in Khun Hnit Tine Village on May 7; emergency medical treatment was provided by Ranger medics. Further heavy weapons fire into neighbouring villages has also been registered on more than seven occasions; however, no casualties have been reported so far. 

In Hpa An District, during ongoing clashes between the KNLA and the Burma Army, military airstrikes occurred on at least nine occasions, causing one fatality and one injury on May 12 in Talay camp. However, the KNLA continues gaining terrain in the district despite these attacks, including the capturing of the Kalamadai Kali Burma Army Camp on May 9.

Rangers conducted five Good Life Club programs in Tanintharyi Township, Mergui-Tavoy District, sharing the Gospel, encouragement, and financial aid with more than 2,100 people.

Rangers conducted many of these Good Life Club programs for IDPs and villagers in areas that have never encountered FBR before, since this Ranger team is new. The Good Life Club programs consisted of songs, dancing, games, skits, and snacks while providing financial support to the IDPs, villages, and local governmental organizations that support these people. Each village appeared very excited to have FBR come to their area. The people are very open to the Gospel and hearing about the good life that God has for us, despite the challenges brought on by decades of war. FBR medics were able to treat more than 430 patients in Tanintharyi Township, an area that has not received outside medical support since before the 2021 military coup. During these programs, FBR provided financial support for a variety of community based projects, including food support, water systems, and roads.

During this mission, Rangers were able to provide frontline medical training to KNLA and other resistance allies and shared the Gospel with over 70 trainees. The training focused on the application of tourniquets, casualty carries, establishing a Casualty Collection Point (CCP), and area security.

Separately, three Burma Army soldiers defected to the KNLA in the township. They fled after being forcibly recruited by the Burma military and then surrendered themselves to the KNLA. They are in good spirits and hope to return to their families.