The military council conducted aerial bombings in Laymyethna Township, Ayeyarwady Region, on the evening of March 18, according to local residents. Around 8 PM, military aircraft dropped bombs between Watkone village and Tawya village along the Pathein-Monywa road. The bombing targeted an uninhabited area, resulting in no casualties or damage, as confirmed by a local resident. The attacks occurred without any clear justification, causing significant distress among the civilian population.
Currently, due to military propaganda claiming the presence of the Arakan Army (AA) and revolutionary forces in villages near the Rakhine Yoma mountain range bordering Laymyethna and Ngathayaung townships, the military council has escalated its operations. These include increasing troop deployments, sending more reinforcements, conducting heavy artillery strikes, and launching aerial and drone attacks. As a result, local residents have been forced to flee their homes and seek shelter in safer locations. The situation has created a humanitarian crisis as civilians face displacement and security challenges in the region.
According to local military sources, the Arakan Army (AA) has been conducting consecutive offensive operations, advancing their forces into Ayeyarwady, Bago, and Magway regions that border Rakhine State. The ongoing aerial attacks by the military council have caused fear and anxiety among local residents, with many forced to evacuate to safer areas. The security situation remains unstable as military operations continue to affect civilian populations, leading to displacement and humanitarian concerns in the affected areas. The conflict has significantly impacted the daily lives of local communities, who face uncertain circumstances amid the escalating military activities in the region.
