Ramree woman killed by artillery shell shrapnel

A woman in Ywar Thar Yar village under Ramree township of Rakhine State was killed by shrapnel from an artillery shell fired by the junta's navy personnel, said local residents.

At around 7 am on Wednesday, an artillery shell fired by a navy barge stationed in the strait between Ramree and Manaung townships exploded in Ywar Thar Yar village, which  killed Daw Aye Than Myint (aged 46).

"The Manaung navy personnel continuously fired artillery shells toward Ramree locality. They fired from a navy barge stationed in the river between Ramree and Manaung townships. One shell landed in our village and struck the woman's abdomen. She succumbed to injuries,” said a resident.

The Rakhine war front is expanding from northern to southern localities and the military personnel are continuously firing artillery shells. They have also compelled the civilians to serve in the military and at the same time they are preparing for any battles in the coming days.

The humanitarian and development coordination office (HDCO) of the ULA/AA announced on 4 April that 64 women and 115 men were killed from 13 November  to 21 March due to artillery shelling and airstrikes in Rakhine State.