Mindat airstrikes kill 10 civilians over six-month campaign in southern Chin State

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At least 10 civilians were killed and more than 20 others injured during 18 airstrikes conducted by the Military Council in Mindat Township, southern Chin State, over the past six months, according to a statement released on 12 June by the Mindat Township Interim People’s Administration Team.

Between 20 February and 9 June, airstrikes targeted several areas in Mindat, including Bawha Thit, A Shae Pyin, San Pya village, Sub-Township No. 1, Sub-Township No. 2, Sub-Township No. 4, and locations near the border with Magway Region. Junta aircraft dropped a total of 41 bombs, resulting in the deaths of 10 civilians and injuries to at least 20 others.

Additionally, 71 privately owned homes, 26 government department buildings, and 11 religious structures were damaged.

The most devastating attack occurred on 9 April, when an airstrike on a village in Sub-Township No. 4 killed six residents and destroyed 12 homes along with a Christian church.