Military sources from Naypyidaw have confirmed that the military council plans to increase airstrikes across the country. The military council leader Min Aung Hlaing is focusing on regaining territorial control before the planned elections in December 2025, with increased military operations and air strikes expected before the rainy season. Additionally, the military council continues to implement its ‘Nan Naing Min’ operation. The military council has been conducting this operation since September 1, 2024, primarily focusing on recapturing lost territories and suppressing armed resistance groups.
Yesterday, a military airstrike on a school in Ohtein Kwin village, Depayin Township, Sagaing Region, resulted in the deaths of 22 people, including two teachers and 20 students, with approximately 60 others injured according to local sources. The deceased students were from various grade levels, and the two teachers were identified as Daw Pan Moe Moe Wai and Daw Zin Ma Thu. Furthermore, the military council conducted another airstrike on Depayin Township around midnight yesterday. Despite the military council’s announcement of a ceasefire from May 6 to May 31, ethnic armed organizations and revolutionary groups report that airstrikes, artillery attacks, and offensive operations continue throughout the country.
The military council’s intensified air campaign comes as part of their broader strategy to establish control over contested areas. The devastating attack on the school in Depayin Township highlights the ongoing violence against civilians, including children and educators, despite international condemnation. The military council’s actions continue to demonstrate a pattern of targeting civilian infrastructure and populations, even during declared ceasefire periods. The situation remains particularly concerning as the military council plans to increase its offensive operations, potentially leading to more civilian casualties and displacement across the country.
