Myanmar military drops 100 bombs on villages in Sagaing’s Kalay, prompting exodus

The Myanmar military carried out intense aerial bombardments over two days in southern Kalay Township, Sagaing Region, dropping more than 100 bombs from Y-12 aircraft and forcing villagers to flee, according to local sources.

On 12 February, between 1 pm and 2 pm, 39 bombs were dropped, followed by 55 more around 5 pm. The attacks continued the next day, with 33 bombs dropped between 10 am and 11 am.

“All villagers were running away in fear,” said Daw Yati Ohn, a teacher with the Mobile Medical Team–West Division, which provides healthcare in Kalay District.