One Civilian Killed and Three Houses Destroyed in Military Council Airstrike in Kyaukphyu Township

In Doe Taung village, Kyaukphyu Township, a civilian was killed instantly and three houses were destroyed in an airstrike carried out by the Military Council using jet fighters and suicide drones around 6:00 PM yesterday.

It is reported that the terrorist Military Council attacked Doe Taung village with jet fighters, dropping two bombs—one at 6:16 PM and another at 6:18 PM. Around 6:05 PM, they also carried out an additional bomb attack using a suicide drone.

The civilian who died in the bombing attack has been identified as U Tin Htee Khaing, aged 60, from Chaung Myaung village, Kyaukphyu Township. He was taking shelter as a displaced person in Doe Taung village.

According to reports, U Tin Htee Khaing was struck by shrapnel all over his body from the bomb blast and died instantly at the scene.

The three destroyed houses belonged to U Mya Maung Win, U Maung Win Chey, and U Ngaunt Chey.

Furthermore, it is reported that a naval vessel of the terrorist Military Council, positioned between Nga/Oak Ywar and Wa Hmyaung Kyar, also fired three heavy artillery shells targeting Doe Taung village between 6:20 PM and 6:25 PM on March 18.