A child was severely injured when the military council conducted an airstrike in the Singun Ward of Banmaw City, Kachin State. The attack occurred around 2 PM on March 6, when military aircraft bombed an area near a school in Singun Ward. According to local sources, the strike resulted in severe injuries to a child. Aid workers assisting displaced civilians reported that the child’s condition was critical and concerning.
Since early March, the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) has been conducting offensive operations to capture all remaining military council bases in Banmaw City. In response, the military council has been carrying out airstrikes targeting not only military positions but also civilian areas in their attempts to prevent the fall of their bases. These attacks on civilian populations have caused widespread fear and forced local residents to flee to safer locations. The ongoing aerial bombardment campaign has significantly impacted civilian life in the region, with many families seeking shelter in evacuation sites.
Similarly, in Makhular village of Kalewa Township, Sagaing Region, military council troops stationed in Masein village launched a drone attack at approximately 2:30 PM on March 11. The attack resulted in injuries to four civilians, including two children. The Kalewa People’s Defense Force confirmed that the victims included 6-year-old Maung Phyo Khant, 7-year-old Maung Nay Lin Khant, 74-year-old U Khin Aung, and 36-year-old Daw Ma Ma Myint. These incidents demonstrate the military council’s continued use of airstrikes against civilian targets, resulting in casualties among vulnerable populations, including children and elderly residents.
