July 8, 2025
Two internally displaced persons (IDP) camps located in western Pekhon, near the border between Shan and Karenni States, were bombed by junta aircraft late on July 7, resulting in the deaths of an entire family of three, including a 4-year-old child, according to the Pekhon Township People’s Defense Team – P.
The airstrike reportedly took place at around 10:30 p.m. on July 7, targeting two IDP camps west of Pekhon town. The victims included a 4-year-old child, a 26-year-old woman, and a 26-year-old man — all from the same family.
In addition to the fatalities, three more civilians were injured in the attack. Among them was a pregnant woman who sustained serious injuries, the defense team said.
