At least 22 civilians killed by airstrikes on Mawchi, Karenni State

Residents of Mawchi town in Karenni State told DVB that an airstrike carried out by the Myanmar Air Force killed at least 22 civilians, including five children, and injured 17 others in Hpasawng Township on Sunday. The strike came just hours after a previous attack injured one child and destroyed a hospital and staff housing. 

“It was [Sunday] and everyone was at home, which led to the high number of casualties,” Banyar Aung, the Karenni Interim Executive Council (IEC) second secretary, told DVB. The IEC is a provisional government established by Karenni resistance groups who oppose the 2021 military coup. Mawchi is located 84 miles (135 km) southeast of the Karenni State capital Loikaw. It is home to Burma’s largest tin and tungsten mining.