The military council forces conducted aerial attacks using helicopters in Pauk Township, Magway Region, as confirmed by an official from Battalion 15 in Pakokku District. On March 30, 2024, at 10:30 AM, a military helicopter entered the northwestern part of Pauk Township, conducting bombing raids before landing in KaPaSa 24 territory. The extent of civilian casualties and property damage from these airstrikes remains unclear at the time of reporting, according to the battalion official.
Due to disrupted communication lines, detailed information about the situation in the area cannot be verified, and the full extent of damage from the attacks remains unconfirmed. This military action comes despite the National Unity Government (NUG) having announced a two-week suspension of offensive operations from March 30 to April 12 to facilitate emergency relief efforts for earthquake-affected civilians. However, the military council has continued to conduct these aerial attacks regardless of the humanitarian ceasefire.
The military council’s continued airstrikes have caused significant concern among local residents and are creating obstacles for earthquake relief operations in the affected areas. While the National Unity Government has declared a ceasefire on humanitarian grounds, the military council’s failure to respect this pause in hostilities and their ongoing commission of war crimes against civilians demonstrates their disregard for humanitarian concerns. The situation highlights the military council’s persistent pattern of violence against civilians, even during periods intended for humanitarian relief efforts.
