A 16-year-old girl was killed when the military conducted an airstrike on a religious compound in Ay Kyin village, Thaung Tha Township, Mandalay Region, according to the Thaung Tha Township Public Movement Committee. The attack occurred around 3:20 PM on March 10th, targeting a monastery compound and dharma hall without any ongoing conflict in the area. One man was also severely injured in the attack and remains in critical condition.
Due to the military’s frequent airstrikes on civilian areas and residential zones, the Thaung Tha Township Public Movement Committee has issued warnings to local residents to immediately seek shelter in bomb shelters when they hear aircraft or drone sounds. The attack caused significant damage to buildings within the religious compound, according to local sources.
Local residents express growing concern for their daily safety as the military continues to conduct such brutal attacks against civilians. They are particularly worried about the safety of children and elderly residents. The airstrikes have also severely impacted education, healthcare, and economic activities in the area. The military’s continued use of airstrikes against civilian targets has created an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty among the local population, who must remain constantly vigilant for potential attacks.
