The military council conducted nighttime aerial bombardments on Hsipaw and Nawnghkio towns in northern Shan State, which are currently under the control of the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), according to local residents. Around 10 PM on July 4, military council aircraft targeted and bombed the main hospital, surgical ward near the operating theater, and the agriculture office near Nam Pawt Bridge in Hsipaw town. Local sources confirmed these aerial attacks resulted in significant damage to buildings, though the exact extent of civilian casualties remains unknown at this time, as reported by a resident from Hsipaw.
Similarly, at around 7:30 PM on the same day, the military council launched attacks on Nawnghkio town using Y-12 aircraft, dropping more than 10 bombs while simultaneously conducting heavy artillery strikes. Local sources from Nawnghkio reported that military forces are gradually advancing closer to the town. Between June 24 and July 1, military airstrikes and artillery attacks in Kyaukme, Nawnghkio, and Mogok towns resulted in the deaths of 8 civilians, with others sustaining injuries from these attacks.
The military council’s aerial bombardments have caused extensive damage to Hsipaw Hospital’s surgical facilities, creating widespread fear and concern among local residents. The targeting of civilian areas and crucial infrastructure such as hospitals has heightened security concerns among the local population. The continued attacks on civilian targets and essential facilities have led to increasing anxiety about the safety and well-being of residents in these areas. The military council’s actions have significantly impacted the region’s healthcare capabilities and civilian infrastructure, leaving local communities in a state of uncertainty and fear regarding their safety and access to essential services.
