A civilian was injured when the military council conducted aerial bombardments in areas of Wetlet and Sagaing Townships in Sagaing Region, according to local news sources. Ko Nagar Lay, a representative from the Wetlet Information Network, confirmed that on May 10th, around noon, a J-Fighter jet from Meiktila Air Base conducted two separate bombing raids targeting areas near Pyishein Aung pump station west of Shinmakara village in eastern Wetlet Township and near Talain village in northern Sagaing Township.
The aerial attacks occurred without any ongoing battles in the area, resulting in injuries to a civilian traveler from Sadaung Township who sustained spinal injuries from bomb fragments. The Pyishein Aung pump station was also damaged in the attack. Local sources report that the military council forces have been conducting arbitrary airstrikes against civilian areas, necessitating extreme vigilance among local residents regarding potential air raids. The military council’s unprovoked attacks have created an atmosphere of constant fear and uncertainty in the region.
The frequency of aerial attacks by military council forces in Sagaing Region has been escalating daily, with civilian areas increasingly becoming targets. These attacks have resulted in numerous civilian casualties, injuries, and destruction of property. Local residents must remain constantly alert while trying to protect their lives and property, making their daily existence increasingly precarious. The military council’s continued targeting of civilian infrastructure and populations represents a significant threat to the safety and security of local communities, who must navigate their daily lives under the constant threat of aerial bombardment.
