The military council forces conducted aerial attacks on the Karen National Union (KNU) headquarters in Mutraw (Papun) and Thay Baw Boe areas in Karen State on the evening of August 10. Beginning around 8 PM, the military council forces dropped no fewer than 8 bombs during their aerial assault. The airstrikes caused fires in residential homes and shops near the Korean Hospital in Mutraw, resulting in civilian casualties, though the exact numbers are yet to be confirmed.
Due to the aerial attacks, local civilians have been forced to flee to the Thai side of the border for safety. The military council’s air strikes are continuing as they attempt to pressure and gain control of the Asia Road in Brigade 7 territory, according to local sources. The aerial bombardment remains ongoing at present, and the exact number of those injured cannot yet be confirmed. The attacks have particularly impacted the area around the Korean Hospital, where both residential buildings and commercial establishments have caught fire.
The military council’s aerial attacks have resulted in the destruction of civilian homes, businesses, and infrastructure in the Mutraw region, causing serious concerns about the livelihood and security of local residents. The fires near the Korean Hospital have also created dangerous conditions for patients receiving medical treatment and healthcare workers. The ongoing attacks have forced local populations to seek refuge across the border, disrupting community life and creating a humanitarian situation as civilians attempt to escape the violence. The military council’s continued offensive operations in the area demonstrate their use of airpower against civilian areas, causing widespread displacement and destruction of civilian property.
