According to a representative from the Central Burma Alliance Forces, the military council conducted multiple airstrikes using Y-12 aircraft targeting villages in the eastern part of Pauk Township, Magway Region. The attacks occurred around 2:15 PM on August 31, with six separate bombing runs reported over the area. While no immediate civilian casualties were reported, local residents have been forced to flee their homes and seek shelter in safer locations due to fears of continued aerial bombardment.
The military council’s aerial attacks, though not resulting in immediate civilian casualties, have created significant concern among local populations about the possibility of further strikes. A spokesperson from the Central Burma Alliance Forces confirmed that civilians have had to abandon their homes and relocate to safer areas due to the ongoing threat of additional military actions. The continuous nature of these attacks has created an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty in the affected communities.
Additionally, in Shan State’s Kyaukme Township, specifically in Naung Pat village, the military council has been conducting sustained artillery attacks. Beginning around 7:20 PM on August 31, military forces stationed in Nawnghkio town have been launching continuous artillery strikes toward Naung Pat village. Local residents report hearing constant explosion sounds throughout the area, suggesting an ongoing offensive operation by the military council. A local resident described the situation, indicating that the heavy artillery fire from Nawnghkio town appears to be part of a broader military offensive targeting the village area.
