The Burma military dropped eight bombs on villages and resupplied bases across Mu Traw and Kler Lwe Htoo districts, while Ranger teams documented attacks on civilians. 

Between Oct. 19 and 27, Rangers observed multiple Burma military aircraft in northern Karen State conducting bombings of civilian areas and resupply drops. On Oct. 19, a Burma military jet dropped six bombs on Noh Kah Hta Village and two bombs on Nay Ka Village in Dwelo Township, Mu Traw District, injuring two villagers. In Luthaw Township, Rangers reported that over the course of about 50 minutes, the Burma Army airdropped 52 resupply packages over the Hpa Pu Base on Oct. 22. 

On Oct. 27, Burma Army troops from the Light Infantry Battalion (LIB) 20 based out of Nyaung Lin Bin used a paramotor aircraft to drop five bombs and fire rounds at Nyaung Bin Gyi Village in Hsaw Hti Township, Kler Lwe Htoo District. These activities follow the Burma Army’s pattern of bombing civilian areas and relying on airdropped supplies. During the ongoing violence, Rangers continue to provide aid, document attacks, and remain with affected communities.

Burma Army attacks intensified in Dooplaya District this week, causing multiple casualties among soldiers and civilians, while Rangers continued to provide emergency medical response and support the vulnerable people. 

On Oct. 21, at Tha Khon Tine Village in Win Ye Township, a 60mm mortar fired from a Burma Army base landed in the village, wounding two women with shrapnel. Rangers removed shrapnel and provided emergency evacuation. The following day at Pha Lu Gyi, Burma Army attacks resulted in multiple casualties: three soldiers were wounded by 40mm grenade and shrapnel injuries, while two other soldiers and two civilians, including a two-year-old boy, were killed by gunfire and artillery strikes. Ranger medics and Team Ronin conducted emergency life-saving treatment and evacuated the wounded to the border area. 

On Oct. 23, at Ukerithta Village in Kaw T’ree Township, Rangers discovered and secured a Claymore mine during clearance of trenches and structures at the Ukerithta main base hill. On the same day, in Waw Lay Lan Kone, one soldier sustained a non-serious head wound during a clash with the Burma Army troops and received immediate care from Rangers. 

Despite ongoing attacks and displacement in Dooplaya District, local faith leaders continue to prepare community gatherings, including preparations for upcoming Christmas celebrations in December – a reminder of the hope and unity that continues to sustain the Karen people through grief and ongoing conflict.

Burma Army attack IDPs and clash with the KNDF while Rangers provide assistance to IDPs in Loikaw District.

On Oct. 18, in Loikaw Township, a Burma military jet fighter conducted an airstrike on Elephant IDP camp, which injured three people, damaged a house and a rice mill, and killed several animals. On Oct. 21, the KNDF launched a counterattack against a Burma Army base. Five KNDF soldiers were injured in the battle. The Burma Army launched a large counteroffensive to take the Elephant IDP camp and Shar Daw Town. Rangers operated a relief mission as well as a casualty collection point at the frontline. Elsewhere in Loikaw Township, on Oct. 26, Rangers led a GLC in an IDP camp. The IDPs, who fled from the recent fighting in Loikaw Township, reported that the program was very good for spiritual, mental and physical well-being. Rangers also fed the IDPs during the program, distributed funds to the teachers at the temporary school where the GLC was hosted, and JSMK medics treated 60 patients for illness. 

On Oct. 18, in Hpruso Township, Rangers transported an IDP who had been receiving treatment for a lung disease back to the IDP camp where he is living. In Demoso Township, Loikaw District, on Oct. 23, an FBR medical team conducted health education sessions at a middle school with 150 students. The Rangers also provided albendazole and vitamin A supplements to the school. The same day, in Phekhon Township, southern Shan State, Rangers transported food and other supplies to IDPs in the Naungkhaik IDP camp.