Six civilians killed as Myanmar junta fighter jets strike trapped vehicles in Sagaing Township

At least six civilians were killed and more than 20 injured when junta fighter jets repeatedly bombed passenger vehicles trapped by military columns in Sagaing Township on 11 August, according to local sources.

The attack occurred at around 2 pm near the 14-mile junction between Taung Yin and Padu villages along the Sagaing–Shwe Bo inter-district road. 

Witnesses said the road had been blocked, leaving multiple vehicles from Mandalay stranded before they came under assault from five junta aircraft.

“The road was blocked, trapping many vehicles. Then the junta’s fighter jets bombed them. Many people were killed or injured. Some victims were decapitated inside their vehicles, while others were found underneath them,” a local familiar with the incident told Mizzima.