August 16, 2024
It has been reported by the KNU that military attacks in villages within Kawkareik Township of Karen State, Kyaito Township of Mon State, and Nyanglaypin District of Bago Region resulted in the death of a 9-month-old infant and injuries to six others, including two children. On August 9, around 7:48 PM, an artillery shell from the military’s Setawkon base in Kawkareik Township struck the Thimu Village, killing 9-month-old Sow Lei Lwa and injuring 5-year-old Sow Tha Moe, 29-year-old Ma Chit Su, 4-year-old Sow Aye Sei, 55-year-old Naw, and 30-year-old Sow Aye Hay Paw.
On August 10, around 8:32 PM, an artillery shell from the military’s 310th battalion hit near Akyin Village, injuring 26-year-old Maung Wei Yan, who was fishing at the time.
Similarly, on August 5, around 8:52 AM, an artillery shell from the military’s 44th rapid deployment camp struck near a school in Karweik Village, damaging a house belonging to Daw Khin Ma U.
Additionally, on July 24, around 10 AM, the military, led by Major-General Nay Win Soe and other commanders from the 410th Battalion, indiscriminately burned down the homes of Daw Bi and Ma Pwin Phyu in Kyaungtann Village.
In Bago Region, drone and artillery strikes by the military on villages in Ledho and Mu Townships have reportedly resulted in the destruction of schools, hospitals, monasteries, and homes, according to KNU.
On August 13, around 6:20 PM, the military bombed the Drin Goon village, damaging both a hospital and a school.
On the same day, at 8:40 PM and 10:11 PM, the military’s 264th battalion fired two artillery shells that landed in Drin Goon and Ngathaein villages, injuring two cattle owned by a villager named Taw Win (L).
On August 9, around 1 AM, the military’s 73rd battalion fired nine artillery shells, causing explosions within Thapyein village and damaging five houses, including a monastery.
The owners of the damaged houses were identified as Ngamo, U Kyauk, Daw Than Mae, Nila Win, and Ko Kyaw U, with villagers from Thapyein and surrounding areas fleeing to safety due to the artillery fire.
