A military airstrike on a school in Ohtein Kwin village, Depayin Township, Sagaing Region has resulted in approximately 20 deaths, including teachers and students, with more than 30 others injured, according to local rescue workers. The incident occurred around 9:55 AM on May 12, 2024. The attack completely destroyed the school building, with bodies of students and teachers being severely dismembered in the blast.
According to a local rescue worker, the current death toll stands at around 20, with over 30 injured, some of whom are in critical condition, suggesting the death toll could rise further. Local residents have been warned to remain vigilant due to the possibility of additional airstrikes. The attacking aircraft has been identified as a MiG-29 Fighter jet from the Shante Air Base in Meiktila. The devastating attack has left the local community in shock as rescue efforts continue amid fears of follow-up strikes.
Despite the military council’s declaration of a unilateral ceasefire from May 6 to May 31, airstrikes, artillery attacks, and offensive operations continue throughout the country, as reported by ethnic armed organizations and revolutionary groups. Human rights organizations have declared such targeting of civilians and educational facilities as war crimes. The attack demonstrates the ongoing violence against civilian targets, particularly affecting vulnerable populations such as students and educators, despite claimed cessations of hostilities by the military council.
