The Karen National Union (KNU) Central has reported that one civilian was injured and two houses along with a school were damaged due to airstrikes and artillery attacks by the military council in Shwegyin Township (Saw Htee Township), Bago Region. On March 15 at 1:50 PM, fighter jets from the military council’s air force based in Naypyidaw conducted an airstrike on Thettunkone village in Shwegyin Township, dropping two 300-pound bombs. The attack resulted in injuries to a 50-year-old male resident of Thettunkone village and caused damage to one house and the village school.
Additionally, on March 14 at 1:54 PM, the military council’s Infantry Battalion 264 fired three 120mm artillery shells into Kanyin Kyun village in Shwegyin Township, resulting in damage to one house. According to the KNU’s statement, the military council continues to target civilians with acts of violence, causing residents of the Klerwehtoo District to live in constant fear and struggle daily for their survival and security of their lives and properties. The civilians in the area are facing significant challenges as they cope with the ongoing threats to their safety and well-being due to the military council’s continued aggressive actions against civilian populations.
