Myanmar military launches fresh airstrikes on Mindat after martial law declaration

Mizzima

The military junta carried out two airstrikes on Mindat town in Myanmar’s Chin State around 8:50 am on 3 August, just days after Senior General Min Aung Hlaing declared martial law across dozens of townships reclaimed by resistance forces.

The bombings damaged two buildings and eight houses but caused no casualties, according to the Mindat Township Interim People’s Administration Team.

Mindat is one of seven Chin State townships placed under martial law on 31 July, alongside Paletwa, Matupi, Kanpetlet, Tonzang, Falam, and Thantlang. Only Hakha and Tedim were excluded.

“By declaring martial law in an area they haven’t yet controlled, it signals their intention to launch an offensive to retake it,” said Salai Htet Ni, spokesperson for the Chin National Army (CNA).