The military council conducted an aerial bombing attack on Myit Thar Dam in Gangaw Township, Magway Region, without any ongoing conflict in the area, according to local residents. The attack occurred around 12:00 PM on March 17, 2024, when military aircraft deliberately targeted the dam despite there being no military engagement or fighting in the vicinity. This unprovoked attack represents a concerning escalation in the military council’s targeting of civilian infrastructure.
According to local sources, while the aerial attack caused some damage to the Myit Thar Dam structure, there were fortunately no civilian casualties reported. The Myit Thar Dam serves as a crucial water source for local agricultural activities and represents a vital piece of economic and social infrastructure for the region. The deliberate targeting of such civilian infrastructure by the military council has raised serious concerns among local communities who depend on the dam for their livelihoods.
The military council’s deliberate targeting of civilian infrastructure without any military justification constitutes a violation of international humanitarian law and directly impacts the basic needs of civilian populations. Local residents have expressed deep concern over such attacks by the military council and live in constant fear for their daily security. This incident demonstrates the military council’s continued pattern of using disproportionate force against civilian targets, causing both immediate damage and long-term impacts on local communities’ ability to maintain their basic infrastructure and livelihoods.
