- Web Master
- June 11, 2019
Khaing Lu Hla (Yo Ma Mye)
Narinjara News, 11 May 2020
A TV broadcasting tower antenna has collapsed after being
shelled as heavy fighting rages close to Paletwa Town, Chin State, according to
local residents.
According to Paletwa resident, the tower collapsed at a place
called Yoke Wa close to Paletwa Town as fighting between the AA and the
Tatmadaw continues. Fighting started there on May 7, he said.
Today
on 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 antenna
tower. A hill with a waterfall and hills close to Mee Let Wa were
also hit. Jet aircraft and helicopters were used in the attacks,
according to eye witnesses.
One local Paletwa resident said she was really worried as she
could hear the sounds of soldiers giving orders, rifle fire, and shelling in
the town itself.
There are currently over 10,000 people displaced due to the
conflict in Paletwa Township.