Projectile event in Sagaing, Na Nwin Kaing area, Myanmar on Mon 5th January 2026

On 5 January 2026, between Shwe Ta Chaung and Na Nwin Kaing villages (coded as Naw Nwin Kaing) (Myaung township, Sagaing district, Sagaing region), a combined force of the People's Defense Force - Myaung (PaKaPha), the Myaung Villages Coalition, the Royal Brother Defense Force, the MS9 Brothers (P.K.F), the Thway Thauk Revolution Forces, the 11 Brothers Revolution Forces, the People's Defense Force - Myingyan District and the Myaung Special People's Defense Force attacked around 150 Myanmar military soldiers from LIB 256, 257, and 258 at around 3:45 am. During the clash, the combined force used drones, 60mm artillery weapons, and small arms. The military in Yesagyo town also fired ten 120mm heavy weapons during the clash. The combined force seized eleven 60mm heavy weapons and 150 rounds of ammunition. Khit Thit Media reported that 10 military soldiers were killed, while Myanmar Pressphoto Agency reported that 6 military troops were killed and 9 were injured. Fatalities coded as 6, using the lowest estimate.