The military council conducted aerial bombardments on Kanpetlet city in Chin State despite the absence of any active fighting in the area. The attacks, which occurred around 10 PM on April 17, resulted in significant damage to buildings and residential homes, though fortunately no civilian casualties were reported. Local sources indicate that these aerial strikes had no military objectives and were intended solely to terrorize the civilian population.
Similarly, in Mindat city of Chin State, the military council carried out aerial attacks using fighter jets on April 16 at approximately 5:30 PM. The bombardment damaged one government office building, two staff quarters, and four residential homes, as confirmed by the People’s Administration Group of Mindat Township. While the attacks caused substantial property damage, there were fortunately no civilian casualties reported in this incident. These attacks demonstrate a pattern of the military council’s indiscriminate use of airpower against civilian areas.
The military council’s aerial operations in Chin State appear to be systematically targeting civilian areas, despite their claims of striking only military targets. Local residents point out that these attacks predominantly affect civilian neighborhoods and infrastructure rather than military objectives. The ongoing aerial bombardments have created an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty among the local population, forcing some residents to flee to safer locations. These attacks represent a continuing pattern of the military council’s use of disproportionate force against civilian populations, causing significant damage to infrastructure and disrupting civilian life in the affected areas.
