Myanmar junta airstrike in Phakhat village causes destruction and displacement

Mizzima

According to local sources, junta jet fighter bombed Phakhat village in the lower Chindwin River area of Minkin Township, Sagaing Region, which led to the destruction of several houses. The attack took place at around 1 pm on 26 March.

A member of the Minkin Defence Force said, “The aircraft dropped bombs near the village. Fortunately, there were no serious injuries among the people, but three homes were destroyed. There were no military targets in the vicinity.”

Most residents of Phakhat village have been displaced and have sought refuge in Kanpetlet Township for years, with only a few returning to live in the village.