A 14-year-old girl was killed and three civilians were severely injured when the military council conducted an airstrike on a school in Inpinlya village, Kawlin Township, Sagaing Region. The attack involved two 500-pound bombs dropped from military aircraft, according to local sources.
The airstrike occurred around 1:40 PM on April 10, when military aircraft targeted the school building in Inpinlya village. Initially, the 14-year-old girl was reported missing, but was later confirmed dead. Local residents reported finding human remains at the bombing site, which are believed to be parts of the missing girl’s body. The brutal attack also left three other civilians with severe injuries, who are currently receiving medical treatment. Local residents expressed serious concerns about the possibility of their conditions worsening.
The military council has been systematically targeting civilian areas and public infrastructure throughout Sagaing Region. Local residents pointed out that deliberately attacking a school where children study constitutes a war crime. This incident represents another example of the military council’s ongoing campaign of violence against civilian targets, including educational institutions. The attack has caused significant distress in the local community, particularly given that it targeted a facility dedicated to children’s education.
