Myanmar junta air raids leave several injured in Mindat, Chin State

The Myanmar junta’s air force bombed Mindat township in southern Chin State for two consecutive days, leaving several people injured, according to the Mindat Township People’s Administration Team.

The airstrikes occurred at around 2:30 pm on 26 October and again at about 7:50 pm on 27 October, when a jet fighter dropped two bombs each day on the township.

“The first bombing attack took place in broad daylight, allowing everyone to escape unharmed.However, the second attack targeted the same area at night, when residents had little time to seek shelter, resulting in several injuries,” said Salai Yawman, an officer from the Mindat Township People’s Administration Team, speaking to Mizzima. He did not specify the number of people injured.

Local news outlets reported that the bombs targeted the site of the former township police station, which is now under the control of revolutionary forces.

In October alone, the junta carried out four airstrikes on Mindat township. During a bombing on 4 October, three civilians were injured, and several buildings were damaged. Another attack on 9 October killed three students and a disabled woman when a school was hit.