Four civilians, including a child, were killed in a military airstrike on a home-based school in Pan Hap village, located on the border of Mon and Karen States between Kyaikmayaw and Kawkareik Townships. According to local residents, the attack occurred following specific location information provided by a military informant. The incident took place on June 9 at approximately 2:30 PM when the military council forces conducted an aerial bombardment, dropping three bombs on the school despite there being no active fighting in the area.
The airstrike resulted in the deaths of one child, one man, and two women. More than thirty-five people were injured in the attack and are currently receiving medical treatment at local hospitals, with some in critical condition. The aerial bombardment also caused significant damage to three houses in the vicinity. Local sources confirmed that the attack was specifically targeted based on detailed information, including the exact location and class schedule, provided to the military by the local administrative clerk named Min Ko Nge.
According to eyewitness accounts from local residents who spoke to Yangon Modern News, the military council forces deliberately targeted the civilian educational facility using precise coordinates supplied by the informant. The attack has highlighted the ongoing pattern of violence against civilian targets and the role of military informants in facilitating such attacks. The incident has caused significant distress in the community, with many of the wounded requiring urgent medical attention and families displaced due to the destruction of their homes.
