The military council’s continuous airstrikes on Kyattin village in Kyaukphyu Township, Rakhine State, have resulted in the destruction of a monastery’s dharma hall and numerous residential houses. The military forces have been conducting repeated drone strikes on Kyattin village since March 7 until the present time. These attacks have led to the destruction of more than 45 houses and the loss of food supplies belonging to local residents. The attacks have significantly impacted the village’s infrastructure and the civilians’ basic necessities.
On March 12 at 12:30 PM, the military council’s Dhanyawadi Regional Command Headquarters launched a drone attack on Kyattin village, dropping two bombs. This attack damaged the monastery’s dharma hall and shattered its windows. Prior to this, on March 11 at 10:00 AM, another military drone strike destroyed four houses and stored rice supplies. On March 9 at 1:30 PM, the military conducted another drone attack with two bombs, resulting in the destruction of 14 houses and food supplies. The series of attacks has created a pattern of systematic destruction targeting civilian infrastructure and essential resources.
The ongoing conflicts in Kyaukphyu Township have created severe hardships for local residents, with communication systems being disrupted, making it difficult for them to seek assistance. According to a member of the Kyaukphyu Township Association based in Yangon, intense fighting continues in the region, and due to the breakdown of phone and internet services, internally displaced people have lost contact with their relatives who have fled to Yangon. The current security situation makes it extremely challenging to deliver emergency aid to local residents, despite the urgent need for assistance. The disruption of communication networks has effectively isolated the affected communities, preventing them from accessing crucial support and humanitarian aid.
