The military council conducted an aerial bombardment on a monastery in Magyi Pin Tae village, Thaung Tha Township, Mandalay Region, on the morning of March 18. According to a representative from the Thaung Tha Township Public Movement Committee, two military helicopters from the Meiktila Air Base dropped eight bombs on the monastery compound. The attack resulted in significant damage to the monastery buildings and destroyed one civilian house in the vicinity, though fortunately, no civilian casualties were reported.
The military council’s deliberate targeting of civilian areas and religious buildings represents a clear violation of international humanitarian law. The attack was carried out using two military helicopters that specifically targeted the monastery area and its surroundings. Local sources confirmed that eight bombs were dropped during the operation, causing extensive damage to the monastery compound and nearby residential structures. The Public Movement Committee has strongly advised local residents to immediately seek shelter in bomb shelters upon hearing aircraft or helicopter sounds, as the military council continues to conduct daily aerial attacks targeting civilian populations.
This incident is part of a broader pattern of the military council’s aggressive campaign against civilian targets in response to resistance activities in the region. The military council’s forces continue to conduct indiscriminate attacks on civilian infrastructure, including religious buildings, which serve as important community centers for local residents. The targeting of such facilities demonstrates the military council’s disregard for civilian safety and religious sanctuaries. The Public Movement Committee continues to monitor the situation closely and has implemented early warning systems to help protect civilians from future aerial attacks, emphasizing the ongoing need for vigilance and community preparedness in the face of escalating military aggression.
