According to a statement from an official of the Anyar Region Civil Society Organization, the military council forces have been continuously conducting aerial bombardments on civilian villages in the southeastern part of Myaing Township, Magway Region, from the evening of May 2 through the morning of May 3. While these airstrikes may have caused damage to civilian lives and property, detailed information about casualties and destruction cannot yet be confirmed.
The military council forces began their aerial assault using a Y-12 military aircraft from Tatmadaw Air Base, conducting eight separate bombing runs between 11:00 PM and 11:41 PM on May 2. During these attacks, more than 30 bombs were dropped, targeting civilian residential areas. The bombing campaign continued into the following day, with attacks resuming at 7:32 AM on May 3, as military aircraft continued to target villages in the southeastern part of Myaing Township using Paramotor aircraft.
Civil society organizations have demanded that the military council immediately cease attacks on non-military targets, including civilian residential areas, monasteries, and schools. The ongoing aerial bombardment campaign has raised serious concerns about civilian safety and humanitarian consequences in the affected areas. Local civil society groups have emphasized the importance of protecting civilian infrastructure and have called for an immediate end to indiscriminate attacks on non-military targets.
Local residents have been advised to take several precautionary measures to protect themselves from aerial attacks. These include digging bomb shelters, establishing air raid warning systems, and evacuating elderly people and children to safer locations. Additionally, people have been warned against investigating or examining any unusual objects from the sky, such as aircraft or powered parachutes. Residents of both Myaing and Pauk Townships have been urged to remain vigilant and stay alert to information about potential air strikes and military movements in their areas. The situation continues to pose significant risks to civilian safety, with local organizations working to provide support and guidance to affected communities.
