According to a statement released today by the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), during May, despite a declared ceasefire, the military council conducted 26 airstrikes and fired 1,219 heavy weapons and bombs in northern Shan State, resulting in eight civilian deaths. The attacks occurred across Naung Cho, Mogok, Kyaukme, Mine Ngauk, Mine Lon, and Manton townships, involving 776 artillery shells, 329 drone-dropped bombs, and 114 chemical bombs. These attacks resulted in injuries to 18 civilians and extensive damage to numerous residential buildings.
In Naung Cho Township, the military council deliberately targeted villages and TNLA military positions, resulting in six civilian deaths and fourteen injuries. Eight houses were destroyed by bomb explosions. Kyaukme city was attacked twice from the air, damaging two civilian homes. In Mogok city, six airstrikes were conducted, killing one civilian and injuring another. The bombing resulted in the destruction of a monastery and eighteen houses. The military council’s deliberate targeting of civilian areas has caused significant casualties and property damage across the region.
Mine Ngauk Township experienced one airstrike, while Mine Lon Township was attacked three times, and Manton city faced two airstrikes. In Manton, one civilian was killed and three were injured, with twenty-seven houses destroyed. Despite the military council’s announcement of a ceasefire for the entire month of June, revolutionary forces have confirmed that airstrikes and ground offensive operations are continuing. Revolutionary groups have pointed out that these intentional attacks on civilians during the ceasefire period constitute violations of international law. The ongoing military operations during the declared ceasefire demonstrate the military council’s disregard for civilian lives and property, as well as their commitments to temporary cessations of hostilities.
