Burma Army bombings led to multiple injuries and destruction of property across Kler Lwee Htoo District.

In Kler Lwee Htoo District, on March 24, at approximately 1545 hours, the Burma Army dropped three drone bombs on the village of Pya Ta Linn, leaving three People’s Defense Force (PDF) soldiers injured. At approximately 1548 hours, a Burma military jet fighter dropped a bomb at Kyauk Sa Yit Village. One villager was injured. At the same time, a Burma military jet fighter dropped a bomb on the road between Wei Daw Koh and Pe Thaoung villages, injuring a monk, whose hand was blown off in the blast.

On March 25, the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) and PDF attempted to capture Burma Army-controlled Kyauk Ta Ga Gate. The attempt failed due to the Burma Army utilizing a jet, helicopter, and drones against them, which led to 10 of the PDF soldiers being injured. A Ranger team provided medical aid and transport of the injured soldiers. 

That same day, a Burma military jet bombed near the Baw Ka Hta stream crossing, causing a house with a shop to burn. 

On March 27, at approximately 1630 hours in Linn Asuu Village, the Burma Army dropped a bomb from a drone onto the house of Ma Nyeing Nyeing, destroying it. No one was injured in the attack. 

Despite an earthquake devastating central Myanmar, attacks have continued in Doo Tha Htoo District; Meanwhile the KNLA has gained ground in Hpa-An District and Rangers have continued to bring aid and hope to IDPs in Dooplaya District.

In Doo Tha Htoo District, the Burma Army has continued its offensive. In Kyeh Htoh Township, three different attacks by the Burma Army using mortars and suicide drones have injured two civilians and damaged one building and one boat. In the same township, a clash between the Burma Army and the KNLA resulted in the death of two Burma Army soldiers and three injuries, although no casualties were reported by the KNLA. In Hpa-An District, the Burma Army fired two mortars, starting a fire that damaged farmland but did not cause any casualties. On Mar. 30, a Burma Army soldier surrendered to the KNLA, bringing with him one gun with 48 bullets. 

A FBR team in Dooplaya District has conducted financial assistance programs in two different villages, distributing food to IDPs originally from Noh Chu Neh, Panaw Kale’ Khe, and other nearby villages.

In Hpa-An District, the KNLA was able to capture the Burma Army’s Khaleday camp on Mar 25. Despite the fighting, no casualties were reported by the KNLA.

FBR team prepares medics for the front-line with advanced training procedures. The Burma Army does not cease attacks even after the recent earthquake, with a total of five Burma military airstrikes in Karenni since the earthquake. 

In Karenni, from Mar. 24- 25, a FBR team trained eight medics from both FBR’s Jungle School of Medicine (JSMK) and the Karenni National Defense Force (KNDF) on frontline medic procedures. The medics practiced hands-on training, discussed advanced interventions, and received instruction on advanced procedures with a live tissue lab. This training has maximized repetitions for each medic, allowing them to continue improving in both skill and confidence. The FBR team also continues to monitor the situation in Loikaw and Bawlake and are ready to respond to any requests for frontline medical support.

On Mar. 24, a visiting surgical team moved to west Demoso and conducted a successful appendectomy. The next day, the surgical team was able to conduct three surgeries at a small clinic that supports local IDPs. They will continue to serve several civilian patients that belong to a church in west Demoso.