According to reports, five civilians were killed after military council forces entered and occupied Wa Soe village in Natogyi Township, Mandalay Region. The victims included three women and two men, while another man was also arrested, according to information provided by a representative from Battalion 8 in Myingyan District. The military forces entered the village with approximately 300 troops on August 15, advancing through Kan Sint village in Myingyan Township.
The military council forces conducted airstrikes while entering the area. As they continue to occupy the village to date, detailed information about the situation cannot be fully verified. While some civilians remain in the village, no fighting has been reported. The military forces entered the village on the morning of August 16, accompanied by aerial bombardment that forced local residents to flee. On the evening of August 15, the military also conducted airstrikes on Wa Soe village, though no civilian casualties were reported from that particular attack.
Due to the military offensive, many local residents have been displaced and are unable to return to their village. During the displacement, an elderly woman died while fleeing as an internally displaced person. The military forces maintain their presence in the village, making it impossible for residents to return to their homes. The situation continues to remain tense as the military council forces occupy the area, preventing access to accurate information about the full extent of civilian casualties and arrests.
