The military council’s continuous airstrikes on territories controlled by the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) in northern Shan State’s Kyaukme Township have resulted in significant civilian casualties and property damage. On September 6 evening, the military council conducted an airstrike on the North Hill area of Ward 7 in Kyaukme town, causing damage to several houses. However, there were no civilian casualties as most residents had already fled the area as internally displaced persons (IDPs).
The military council has been conducting airstrikes even in areas where there is no active fighting. On September 4, they dropped two 250-pound bombs on Pan Kwam village, causing damage to religious buildings. Similarly, on August 30, airstrikes on Nar Kaw village destroyed four houses. According to local residents, most civilians have fled their homes due to the military council’s aerial attacks, leaving only a few people behind to guard the remaining properties.
August saw numerous civilian casualties due to the military council’s airstrikes. On August 29, an airstrike on Pan Tae village in Mong Long town resulted in casualties among nuns, monks, and civilians, while destroying four houses, five monastery buildings, and a religious hall. On the same day, artillery shelling in Khite Tun Hun village killed a 51-year-old IDP. The military council’s attacks have been particularly devastating for civilian infrastructure and religious sites, showing a pattern of indiscriminate targeting of non-military objectives.
On August 24, an airstrike using a 500-pound bomb on Lon Kyem (Kyaung Kone) village killed two civilians. On August 21, aerial and artillery attacks on areas with no active fighting destroyed six houses. Most notably, on August 20, an airstrike on Pin Ti Monastery killed 10 IDPs and severely injured 12 others. The military council continues to conduct both ground operations and airstrikes in Kyaukme Township, resulting in daily casualties and destruction of civilian property. These ongoing attacks have created a humanitarian crisis in the region, with civilians facing constant threats to their lives and property, forcing many to abandon their homes and seek refuge in safer areas.
