The military council conducted an aerial bombing attack on a monastery in Pinnekon village, Indaw Township, Sagaing Region, on April 14, 2024, during the Myanmar New Year holiday. At approximately 11:48 AM, military aircraft dropped two bombs directly on the monastery, causing injuries to civilians who were observing religious practices and significant damage to the religious building. According to a representative from Indaw Revolution (IR), the bombs struck the monastery directly, though the exact number of casualties could not be immediately confirmed due to communication difficulties in the area.
The increasing frequency of aerial attacks by the military council has heightened security concerns among local residents. People living in Kawlin, Hteechaink, Indaw, and Wuntho townships have been forced to dig bomb shelters near their homes and take immediate shelter whenever aircraft are heard overhead. The military council’s targeting of civilian areas, particularly religious buildings, has created a deeply concerning situation for local communities. These attacks have significantly disrupted daily life and created an atmosphere of constant fear and uncertainty among the civilian population.
Local sources report that the military council’s aerial attacks have become more intense than before, with what appears to be deliberate targeting of civilian areas. These attacks have not only caused physical destruction but have also resulted in severe psychological impact on the local population. Community organizations have expressed grave concern for public safety and are calling for international attention to the situation. The attacks have forced residents to adapt their daily routines around the constant threat of aerial bombardment, with many families having to maintain constant vigilance and readiness to seek shelter at a moment’s notice. The targeting of religious buildings, which should be protected spaces, has added another layer of concern to the already precarious security situation in the region.
