Over 80 Myanmar junta airstrikes targeting civilians reported in one week

Mizzima

At least 82 incidents of airstrikes targeting civilians were recorded across Myanmar between 2 and 8 May, according to a statement released by the Nyan Lynn Thit Analytica research group on 8 May.

The attacks occurred in 14 regions, including Mandalay, Sagaing, and eastern Bago – areas also affected by a powerful earthquake on 28 March. The week-long bombardment left at least 28 civilians dead and 77 others injured.

Of the total, 18 airstrikes took place during clashes between the junta and resistance forces, resulting in three civilian deaths and six injuries.