The military council conducted multiple aerial bombardments on Mogok city in Mandalay Region during heavy rainfall this morning, July 29, according to local residents. The attacks began at approximately 9:30 AM when military aircraft dropped seven bombs on the city, followed by a second wave of attacks at 9:40 AM, as confirmed by local sources. The airstrikes targeted various locations throughout the city, causing significant damage to civilian infrastructure.
The bombardments resulted in explosions near the Royal Gas Station and the Mintantar Agriculture Office, with reports of a phone shop being destroyed in the attacks. Additionally, at 10:39 AM, the military council launched a third wave of aerial attacks targeting areas around East Village, Bee Taung, and near a hotel in Mogok Township. The full extent of civilian casualties from these attacks remains unconfirmed at present, as local residents continue to assess the damage in the affected areas.
This latest series of attacks follows a previous incident on July 13, when military forces conducted an aerial assault on Panmahteip Village in eastern Mogok, using 500-pound bombs. That attack resulted in injuries to six civilians and the destruction of seven homes, according to documented reports. The military council has been conducting frequent aerial operations in the Mogok region, leading to ongoing destruction of civilian lives and property. Local residents report that these attacks have become increasingly common, causing significant damage to civilian infrastructure and creating an atmosphere of constant fear and uncertainty in the region.
