Three civilians, including children, were killed when the terrorist military council forces conducted an aerial attack using helicopters and powered paragliders on Kyaukpyinkan village in Nyaung-U Township, Mandalay Region, forcing the entire village population to flee, according to local residents. The attack occurred around 4 PM on August 23, when the military forces launched an assault using two Mi-35 military helicopters and one powered paraglider.
Initial reports indicate that a monastery in the village was destroyed during the aerial attack, and three civilians, including a child who was playing on the monastery grounds, were killed. As villagers from both Kyaukpyinkan and surrounding villages have fled to safety, the exact number of casualties and injuries cannot yet be confirmed. The military council’s aerial assault caused significant damage to buildings and homes within the village, forcing residents to abandon their properties and belongings as they sought refuge in forests and safe locations.
Local residents report that they are currently sheltering in forests and other secure locations, having left behind their homes and possessions. There is growing concern among the local population about their safety as the military council has intensified its military operations in the region. The attack has created a humanitarian crisis in the area, with displaced villagers facing uncertain conditions and limited access to basic necessities while in hiding from the military forces.
