The Karen National Union (KNU) Central has reported that an airstrike by the military forces on Nayka village in Papun Township, Karen State, resulted in the deaths of a three-month-old infant and a 12-year-old schoolgirl, along with the destruction of three houses. The attack occurred on April 2 at approximately 4:22 PM when military aircraft dropped three bombs on the village. The aerial assault also left two other villagers injured and caused significant damage to residential properties.
During the airstrike, three-month-old Saw Khine Maung Lwin suffered fatal chest injuries from bomb fragments, while 12-year-old fourth-grade student Naw Wah Soe Paw also died from chest wounds caused by the bombing. Additionally, 10-year-old third-grade student Naw Thar Ree Paw and 54-year-old Saw Min sustained injuries in the attack. This incident occurred while local residents were already dealing with the impact of recent earthquake damage in the region.
The military council continues to target civilian areas with heavy weapons and airstrikes, even as people struggle with natural disaster challenges. According to the KNU Central’s statement, the military forces are deliberately targeting civilian residential areas, causing widespread fear and anxiety among local residents. These attacks on civilians have forced many to flee their homes, leading to displacement and significant hardships in meeting basic needs. The ongoing military operations against civilian populations have created a humanitarian crisis in the region, with residents living in constant fear while facing both security threats and economic difficulties.
