A monk and three civilians were injured when the military council conducted airstrikes on Kyun Pin Kyaung monastery and Pin Koe monastery in Myittha Township, Mandalay Region. According to Voice of Mandalay, the attacks occurred on April 21st in the afternoon, with the military first targeting Kyun Pin Kyaung monastery using fighter jets, followed by another attack dropping two bombs on Pin Koe monastery within minutes.
The detailed sequence of events indicates that the first airstrike occurred at 1:12 PM, targeting Kyun Pin Kyaung monastery in Ei Dine village in western Myittha Township. Subsequently, at 1:17 PM, the military forces conducted another attack on Pin Koe monastery, dropping two bombs. The attacks resulted in injuries to one monk and three civilians, while also causing significant damage to monastery buildings and other structures in the area. Local sources confirmed that the military council deliberately targeted these religious buildings, using jet fighters for the attacks.
According to local residents, the targeting of religious buildings by military council forces constitutes a war crime and violates international law, as they deliberately target monks and civilians. These airstrikes on monasteries have significantly deteriorated the security situation in the region and heightened fears among local residents. The attacks on these religious institutions demonstrate an escalation in the military council’s use of force against civilian targets, including sacred buildings that have traditionally been considered places of sanctuary and worship. The damage to the monastery buildings and the injuries sustained by religious figures and civilians have caused significant concern among the local population about the increasing violence in the region.
