A monastery in Shwe Mutaw village, Naung Cho Township, Northern Shan State, was targeted in an aerial attack by the military council forces, resulting in injuries to one Buddhist nun and the destruction of the monastery building along with five residential houses, according to local residents. The attack occurred on February 28 between 2:59 PM and 3:13 PM, when a military council fighter jet conducted bombing raids and fired rockets into the village.
During the attack, the monastery was directly targeted, causing significant damage to the building and injuring one Buddhist nun who was residing there. The assault also resulted in the destruction of five houses in the vicinity of the monastery. This aerial attack by the military council forces did not affect any resistance fighters but instead caused damage to innocent civilians and religious buildings. According to local residents, the military council deliberately targeted the monastery, and while no resistance fighters or support personnel were harmed in the attack, it was the civilian population who suffered the consequences.
A local resident reported that the military council forces intentionally targeted the monastery in their attack, emphasizing that no resistance fighters or their support personnel were injured. The impact was solely felt by the civilian population. These brutal attacks by the military council have caused significant fear and anxiety among local residents, who express grave concerns about the safety of their lives and property. The incident highlights the ongoing pattern of the military council’s indiscriminate attacks on civilian targets, including religious buildings, which continues to threaten the security and well-being of local communities.
