The military council forces conducted an aerial bombardment on Letpanhlwa village in Sintguu Township, Mandalay Region, during the evening of March 31. The attack resulted in fires breaking out in parts of the village, forcing residents to flee en masse, according to local sources. The assault began around 6 PM when military aircraft dropped bombs on the village. The bombing caused buildings to catch fire and forced villagers to evacuate to nearby safe locations due to fears for their safety.
According to a local resident, the aerial attack on Letpanhlwa village has caused fires within the village and created serious concerns for the safety and security of residents’ lives and property. The attacks are particularly devastating as they come at a time when civilians are already traumatized by recent earthquake damage in the region. The aerial bombardment has added another layer of suffering to the already distressed population. The exact number of civilian casualties and injuries from the attack has not yet been confirmed.
The military council forces have a pattern of targeting civilian villages in areas where clashes occur with People’s Defense Forces. Their attacks typically involve aerial bombardments, artillery shelling, and deliberate burning of villages. Local residents believe this attack on Letpanhlwa village represents another intentional targeting of civilians by military council forces. The military’s actions continue to demonstrate a pattern of violence against civilian populations in conflict areas, with aerial attacks being one of their primary tactics of civilian persecution.
