The military council conducted simultaneous airstrikes using fighter jets and armed helicopters targeting PDF camps, checkpoints, and the Zeyarkone Market in Myaing Township, Magway Region, and Pale Township, Sagaing Region. At approximately 11:15 AM on August 31, two fighter jets from Tatmadaw Air Base in Tataung launched an aerial attack on Battalion 11’s base camp in Thyapyin village, Myaing Township. Local sources confirmed the military council’s deliberate targeting of resistance forces’ positions in the area.
Additionally, at around 11:19 AM, the military council forces carried out another airstrike using armed helicopters, dropping four bombs on the PDF checkpoint near Letpan Aye village in Pale Township and the Zeyarkone Market area. The aerial attacks resulted in one civilian casualty, and local residents have been forced to evacuate to safer locations due to fears of continued airstrikes. The attacks have created an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty among the local population, who are concerned about potential follow-up strikes by the military council forces.
According to local military sources, while the airstrikes primarily impacted farmland areas, resulting in minimal structural damage to buildings and property, the civilian population remains in a state of displacement as they seek refuge in secure locations. The ongoing military operations in the region have severely disrupted daily life, with residents unable to return to their homes due to the persistent threat of further attacks. The security situation in the area remains unstable, with continued military council movements and operations affecting the civilian population’s ability to maintain normal living conditions. The local communities continue to face challenges in accessing basic necessities and services while remaining vigilant about potential military actions in their areas.
