The Military Council conducted an unprovoked aerial attack using three Gyrocopters on Shwe Zedi Monastery in Kyauk Tine Village, Myingyan Township, Mandalay Region, resulting in the death of a senior monk, as confirmed by the Myingyan Public Movement Committee. The incident occurred around 10:20 AM on September 18, when the military targeted the monastery located east of Kyauk Tine Village. The attack occurred without any ongoing conflict in the area, demonstrating the military’s continued aggression against civilian targets.
The devastating attack claimed the life of a 62-year-old senior monk and injured a female farmer from Kon Tha Village. The monastery buildings sustained significant damage during the bombardment. According to the Myingyan Public Movement Committee’s statement, the military council forces conducted this sudden aerial assault during a period of no active conflict in the area, highlighting the unprovoked nature of the attack. The destruction of religious buildings and loss of life has deeply affected the local community.
Currently, the military council has intensified its ground operations throughout Myingyan Township, with frequent aerial attacks becoming increasingly common, according to local residents and revolutionary news sources. These targeted attacks against innocent civilians and religious structures have created an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty among local residents, who are increasingly concerned about their safety and security. The military’s continued aggressive actions in the region have disrupted civilian life and caused significant damage to both infrastructure and community well-being.
