Two civilians, a husband and wife, were killed when military council forces fired artillery shells at Thalin Ain village in Thone Pin Township, Bago Region. According to local residents, the incident occurred around 10 PM on June 24th when the military council forces launched an unprovoked artillery attack on the village. The artillery fire came from Infantry Battalion 73, based in Zarapgyi, Thone Pin Township. Local sources confirmed that there was no fighting in the area at the time of the attack.
The deceased were identified as Ko Than Naing Soe and his wife, who had recently returned from Thailand. They were killed instantly when directly hit by artillery shells. There were also reports of other injuries from the attack. The situation in Thone Pin Township has become increasingly tense with escalating military operations between the military council forces and resistance groups. The military council has been conducting artillery strikes on villages, launching airstrikes, and implementing strict blockades on roads. They have prohibited the transportation of essential supplies including food, fuel, and medicine to the area.
Residents of Thone Pin Township have been forced to flee their homes due to the military council’s artillery attacks and airstrikes. These internally displaced persons are facing severe shortages of basic necessities including food, medicine, and shelter. The military council’s blockades have made it extremely difficult for humanitarian aid to reach those in need, leaving displaced civilians in dire circumstances. Local residents are hoping for urgent assistance from the international community and humanitarian organizations to address their critical needs. The ongoing restrictions imposed by the military council have created a humanitarian crisis in the area, with civilians bearing the brunt of the military’s aggressive actions against its own people.
