The junta forces carried out three airstrikes on themountains near Kyauk Se Pyin village under Mrauk U township of  Rakhine State at around 6 am on Friday.

"The junta soldiers conducted three airstrikesusing a jet fighter. I was quite shocked because the bombs were unexpectedlydropped from the jet fighter. Fortunately, the bombs did not land in thevillage but on mountains near the village. I cannot confirm if there were anycasualties as some people might have been in the mountains to cut wood andbamboo," said Kyauk Se Pyin village administrator.

He informed that the villagers were in a state of panic and distress because of the airstrikes.

A local resident stated that the junta's jet fighterflew over Kyauktaw town.

"Since yesterday, a jet fighter has been circlingover Kyauktaw. This action is causing fear among the people. However, there hasbeen no actual battle. Ongoing presence of the jet fighter  caused seriousconcerns for the people," added the resident.

Additionally, on 15 April a jet fighter flew overKyauktaw causing panic and distress among the local residents.