Myanmar junta airstrikes kill 12 civilians near oil field, dozens injured

Myanmar’s military junta launched a series of airstrikes on villages near the Latpanto oil field, situated at the border of Myaing and Pauk townships in Magway Region, killing at least 12 civilians and injuring dozens, according to the Anyar Myae resistance coalition.

The attacks took place between 1:00 am and 2:00 am on 3 March, with junta forces conducting eight airstrikes, an official from the resistance coalition told Mizzima.

“At this time, we cannot confirm whether women and children were among the casualties. However, four of the victims were villagers from Baung Bin in Myaing Township, while the rest were oil field workers,” the official said.