The terrorist military forces conducted an airstrike on the temple compound in Sintgaing village, Wetlet Township, Sagaing Region, resulting in injuries to two civilians and damage to temple buildings. According to local sources, a fighter jet from Tada-U Air Base carried out two aerial attacks on Sintgaing village at around 9:25 AM on March 20. The airstrikes caused damage to one temple building and left two civilians with non-life-threatening injuries.
The military council’s air attacks occurred at 9:25 AM and 9:30 AM, reportedly using what are estimated to be 100-pound bombs. Local residents reported that religious buildings and civilians were deliberately targeted in these attacks. While the military council claims to respect religion, their actions demonstrate intentional targeting of temples and innocent civilians. The attacks have significantly impacted the safety and property of local residents, with the military council’s targeting of religious buildings constituting potential war crimes according to human rights observers.
The continued airstrikes by the terrorist military forces have created an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty among local residents, who are increasingly concerned about their safety. The deliberate targeting of religious sites and civilian areas represents an ongoing pattern of violence against the people of Myanmar by the military council, despite their claims of religious devotion. The local community continues to face serious security challenges as the military council intensifies its campaign of violence against civilian targets, including religious structures that should be protected under international humanitarian law.
