Myanmar junta airstrike hits lead mine in Karenni State, killing at least six

Mizzima

A lead mine operated by resistance forces in Taung Paw village, Mawchi Township, Karenni State, was bombed by the military junta around 11 am on 25 June, killing at least six people and injuring over 20, according to local sources and rescue workers.

The airstrike directly targeted the mine beneath Taung Paw village, despite no reported clashes in Mawchi Township at the time. Fighting had been ongoing in nearby Hpa Saung Township, but the targeted area itself remained quiet.

“It struck people returning from Hpa Saung. It hit the mine. There were many people inside.

My friends said six or seven were killed instantly at one spot. The mine is now blocked, and they’re trying to rescue those still trapped inside,” said a local resident.