Two civilians were injured and temple buildings were damaged when the military council conducted an airstrike on a temple compound in Sint Kine village, Wetlet Township, Sagaing Region. According to local sources, a fighter jet from Tataoo Air Base conducted two aerial attacks on Sint Kine village around 9:25 AM on March 20th.
The attacks were carried out in two waves – the first at 9:25 AM and the second at 9:30 AM, reportedly using what are believed to be 100-pound bombs. The airstrikes resulted in damage to one temple building and left two civilians with non-life-threatening injuries. Local residents reported that the military council, which often claims to be deeply religious, has been deliberately targeting religious buildings and innocent civilians in their attacks.
Aerial attacks by the military forces in the Sagaing Region have intensified this year, with a particular focus on religious structures and civilian areas. These attacks have resulted in significant loss of life and property among local residents, creating an urgent need for humanitarian assistance. The ongoing targeting of religious sites and civilian areas represents a concerning pattern in the military council’s operations in the region, causing widespread displacement and destruction of community infrastructure.
