Two civilians were injured and temple buildings were damaged when the military junta conducted airstrikes on a temple compound in Sint Kaing village, Wetlet Township, Sagaing Region. The attack occurred on March 20 at approximately 9:25 AM when a fighter jet from Tada-U Air Base conducted two separate bombing runs on Sint Kaing village. According to local sources, the first airstrike was carried out at 9:25 AM, followed by a second attack at 9:30 AM.
The airstrikes reportedly used what are believed to be 100-pound bombs, resulting in the destruction of one temple building and causing non-life-threatening injuries to two civilians. Local residents reported that the terrorist military has been deliberately targeting religious buildings and innocent civilians, causing fear and anxiety among the local population. The destruction of temple buildings represents a desecration of religious structures, according to local residents.
The military junta has been conducting frequent airstrikes throughout Sagaing Region, targeting civilian homes, schools, medical facilities, and religious buildings. The deliberate targeting of religious structures constitutes a violation of international law and could be considered a war crime, according to human rights observers. The brutal attacks by the terrorist military have left local residents living in fear without security for their lives and property. The military’s actions continue to demonstrate their disregard for civilian safety and religious sanctuaries, as they persist in their campaign of violence against their own people in the region.
