The People’s Defense Force in Pyin Oo Lwin District has confirmed that four civilians, including a 16-year-old girl, were injured following military council airstrikes on Letku and Zapatkwin villages in Thabeikkyin Township, Mandalay Region. The attacks, which occurred on the evening of July 12, were carried out by fighter jets from the Meiktila Shan Taw air base using 250-pound bombs.
The first airstrike hit Letku village at 7:18 PM, resulting in injuries to a 16-year-old girl. The second attack targeted Zapatkwin village at 7:22 PM, where one man and two women sustained injuries. Additionally, four houses were destroyed in the bombardment. While the injuries were reported as non-life-threatening, the victims are currently receiving medical treatment. Local sources confirmed that the military council’s attacks specifically targeted civilian areas.
Currently, military council forces are attempting to retake control of Thabeikkyin town, with multiple columns of troops advancing toward the area. Revolutionary forces have confirmed that the military has split their operations around the four and five-mile areas, forcing some resistance groups to tactically withdraw from certain positions. Local civilians have been displaced for several months, with continuous fighting and frequent airstrikes occurring in the region. The situation remains tense with ongoing military operations affecting civilian populations.
Revolutionary forces operating in Thabeikkyin Township report critical shortages of weapons and ammunition, while displaced civilians face urgent needs for food supplies and medical assistance, according to those involved in humanitarian aid efforts. Local residents have been advised to construct sturdy bunkers for protection against air raids and to remain far from areas where military council troops are operating. The ongoing conflict has created a significant humanitarian crisis in the region, with continuous displacement of civilian populations and urgent needs for basic supplies and medical care.
