The Karen National Union (KNU) Central Committee has reported that the terrorist military council forces conducted drone attacks on civilian villages in Kyaikto Township, Mon State. The attacks began on March 1 at approximately 12:30 PM, when military drone units based at Kwali Yeikan Hill targeted the Pyinkataunkon village cemetery area and a stone mining area of over 100 acres in Pyinkataunkon village tract of Kyaikto Township, dropping six bombs during the assault.
On the same day, the terrorist military’s Artillery Unit 310 fired 10 heavy artillery rounds, while Infantry Battalion 207, under Infantry Division 44 Headquarters, launched 8 artillery shells, resulting in multiple explosions throughout Kyaikto Township according to local sources. The attacks caused damage to one house in Pyinkataunkon village, cemetery tombs, and cultivated crops. Additionally, farmlands on the western side of Satkwin village, Mukharmot village, and Thonekwa village in the Khare village tract of Kyaikto Township suffered significant damage.
From March 4 to March 6, the terrorist military forces continued their offensive with both airstrikes and extensive artillery bombardment. These sustained attacks caused severe distress among local civilians and resulted in extensive damage to their agricultural operations and crops in the affected areas. Local residents reported widespread destruction of their farming areas and expressed grave concerns for their safety amid the ongoing military operations. The continuous attacks have severely impacted the livelihood of local farmers and disrupted agricultural activities in the region, causing significant economic hardship for the civilian population.
