Khaing Lu Hla (Yo Ma Mye)

Narinjara News, 11 May 2020

A TV broadcasting tower antenna has collapsed after beingshelled as heavy fighting rages close to Paletwa Town, Chin State, according tolocal residents.

According to Paletwa resident, the tower collapsed at a placecalled Yoke Wa close to Paletwa Town as fighting between the AA and theTatmadaw continues.  Fighting started there on May 7, he said.

Todayon May 9, Tatmadaw strike aircraft attacked three locations at least 8 times,with strikes beginning at around 7am.

The aircraft attacked positions on the hill with the antennatower.  A hill with a waterfall and hills close to Mee Let Wa werealso hit.  Jet aircraft and helicopters were used in the attacks,according to eye witnesses.

One local Paletwa resident said she was really worried as shecould hear the sounds of soldiers giving orders, rifle fire, and shelling inthe town itself. 

There are currently over 10,000 people displaced due to theconflict in Paletwa Township.