The military council conducted an aerial bombardment on the Aung Kaing New Ward and monastery area in Mogok Township, Mandalay Region, which is currently under the control of the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA). The attack resulted in injuries to three civilians and caused significant damage to residential homes and a monastery. The aerial strike occurred at 11:13 PM on June 25, when military council forces targeted the area near Aung Kaing Monastery.
The aerial attack damaged approximately four houses in Aung Kaing New Ward, with one house completely destroyed, and several vehicles were also damaged. The monastery suffered substantial damage, including collapsed ceilings and destruction of its dining hall. The three injured civilians sustained leg injuries, though local sources confirmed their conditions were not life-threatening. The nighttime bombing has caused significant distress among local residents, disrupting their normal lives and creating an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty in the community.
The following morning, at around 5:50 AM on June 26, residents reported hearing approximately 50 consecutive gunshots in the Shwe Bon Tha area of Mogok. These shots were related to an incident where TNLA forces intervened to apprehend alleged robbers. Local residents, who were already unable to sleep due to the previous night’s aerial bombardment, were further traumatized by the morning gunfire. The situation has created a constant state of anxiety among the civilian population, who are caught in the midst of ongoing military operations.
According to local residents, the military council has been conducting frequent aerial attacks on Mogok since the TNLA took control of the city. These continued attacks have resulted in civilian casualties and extensive damage to residential buildings and infrastructure. The pattern of aerial bombardments has become a source of constant concern for local inhabitants, who face ongoing risks to their safety and property. The military council’s actions continue to impact civilian lives significantly, with local communities bearing the brunt of the conflict’s consequences.
