A civilian was killed when military forces conducted an airstrike on a high school in Mintainpin village along the Pale-Gangaw road in Pale Township, Sagaing Region, according to local residents. The attack, which occurred around 2 PM on June 6, caused significant damage to civilian property and infrastructure. The airstrike targeted a high school in Mintainpin village, resulting in extensive destruction of educational facilities and nearby residential areas.
The attack severely damaged the two-story school building, and a civilian who had been seeking shelter within the school compound was killed when shrapnel from the bomb decapitated him. Additionally, numerous houses in the vicinity of the school were destroyed, and many neighboring residents suffered injuries. According to local sources, the number of injured people is substantial, with some sustaining severe wounds. The military’s aerial assault has caused widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure and resulted in significant casualties among the local population.
Mintainpin village is located in an area under the control of People’s Defense Forces, and the Pale Township region is currently experiencing intense fighting between military council troops and local defense forces. The military council has escalated its offensive operations in the area and has been targeting civilian infrastructure, according to local residents. The region has been experiencing heightened military tensions, with the military council forces conducting operations against both resistance forces and civilian targets, leading to increased displacement and casualties among the local population.
