According to local residents and officials from the We Love Myaing group, the military council forces conducted aerial bombardments near Taung Oo village, located at the border between Myaing and Yesagyo townships in Magway Region, during the afternoon of Thingyan New Year’s Day. The airstrike was carried out by a fighter jet from the military council’s Meiktila Air Base, with reports indicating two separate bombing runs in the area.
The incident occurred around 3:30 PM on April 16, 2024, causing panic and fear among residents of Taung Oo village and surrounding areas. While detailed assessments of casualties and property damage are still ongoing, officials from the We Love Myaing group continue to investigate the situation. The attack has significantly impacted the local community during what should have been a festive Thingyan period.
Local sources suggest that these airstrikes were conducted with the intention of suppressing People’s Defense Force activities in the region. Residents point out that conducting such attacks during the Thingyan festival period, when civilians should be celebrating, demonstrates the military council’s brutal tactics. The incident has heightened tensions in the area, with local organizations working to document the impact of these military actions on civilian populations.
