On April 19th at approximately 11:40 AM, the military council conducted an unprovoked aerial attack on Kantaw Village in Myinmu Township, Sagaing Region, resulting in civilian casualties including children, according to local residents. The aerial bombardment occurred without any ongoing conflict in the area, indicating a deliberate targeting of civilian populations residing in the village.
According to a local resident, resistance forces are currently conducting rescue operations to assist the injured and recover the deceased. While the exact number of casualties cannot be confirmed at this time, it has been reported that children are among the victims. This intentional attack by military council forces constitutes a violation of international humanitarian law and could be classified as a war crime. The military’s targeting of civilians without any military engagement demonstrates a clear disregard for civilian lives and international protocols governing armed conflict.
Kantaw Village is a rural community in Myinmu Township, primarily inhabited by farmers and agricultural workers who rely on farming for their livelihood. The military council’s aerial assault has resulted in significant damage to villagers’ homes and property, forcing residents to abandon their belongings and flee to safer locations. The attack has created a humanitarian crisis in the area, with displaced villagers seeking refuge and emergency assistance. The military council’s continued use of airstrikes against civilian targets represents an escalation of violence against its own citizens, causing not only immediate casualties but also long-term displacement and destruction of civilian infrastructure.
