Myanmar Junta Airstrike Kills Displaced Civilian, Destroys School in Karenni State

A Myanmar military fighter jet targeted a displacement camp in western Demoso Township, Karenni (Kayah) State, killing a displaced civilian, wounding an elderly woman, and destroying a local middle school, residents said.

The attack occurred around 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, when a junta aircraft conducted three bombardment passes over the displacement site.

Witnesses reported that a father of three in his 50s was killed instantly after being struck directly by ordnance during one of the strikes.

A woman in her 70s sustained injuries and is currently receiving medical care.