Local residents reported that a military helicopter from the military council conducted an unprovoked aerial attack on Thanpin village in Salingyi Township, Sagaing Region, resulting in one civilian injury and damage to a school building. The incident occurred on July 22, 2023, at approximately 11:20 AM when a military helicopter from Monywa’s Northwestern Command deliberately launched three bombs at the village. The aerial assault caused significant damage to a local school, and one civilian sustained shrapnel wounds to their arm during the attack.
According to a local resident’s account, the military helicopter specifically targeted the area near the school during the bombing. Of the three bombs dropped, two landed on the outskirts of the village. The resident confirmed that the injured person’s condition was not life-threatening. It was also verified that there had been no fighting or conflict in the area prior to this attack, making it an unprovoked assault on civilian infrastructure and population.
Furthermore, the situation in Salingyi Township remains tense as the military council continues to conduct regular military operations and artillery strikes in the area. The frequent aerial attacks and military activities have forced many local residents to flee their homes and seek refuge elsewhere. The ongoing military operations have created an atmosphere of insecurity and fear among the civilian population, with many residents expressing serious concerns about their safety and well-being. The military council’s continued use of heavy weapons and aerial attacks in civilian areas has significantly disrupted normal life in the region, leading to widespread displacement and humanitarian concerns.
