Junta launches night airstrikes on Kyeintali, 2 killed, 6 injured

 Thinzar Nwe, Narinjara News, 9 August 2024

The junta forces conducted four night airstrikes on two villages near Kyeintali town under  Gwa township of Arakan State killing two displaced persons and injuring at least six others.

The victims have been identified as  Ko Maung Myint Tun (25 years old) and  Daw Ma Lone (58), where the injured individuals include U Maung Pu (45), U Zaw Thein U (38), Ma May Zi Hlaing Oo (12), U Maung Maung Win (54) and Daw Than Than Aye (53).  

Daw Ma Lone was staying in Nyaung Pin Kwin village after fleeing from Gyeik Taw village under Thandwe township.

The airstrikes targeted Zay Di Kwin and Nyaung Pin Kwin villages, located about 7 miles away from Kyeintali, at around 2  am on 8 August.

A local resident informed that the junta forces used jet fighters to carry out the strikes. 

"These villages are on the route to Thandwe. The junta forces launched airstrikes four times this morning at around 2 am. It caused significant damages to the villages,” he added.

At least six local residents were injured by shrapnel. Moreover, several houses and religious buildings were damaged.

Narinjara News is trying its best to confirm the victims’ details.

A male resident from Chin Kwin village stated that many villagers left their places after the airstrikes.

"Currently, the phone lines in those areas are not working,” he added.

Many internally displaced persons from Thandwe are taking shelter in those villages.

The gun fighting erupted last month in between areas of Thandwe and Kyeintali towns, which is located 20 miles south of Thandwe.

Photograph caption: A junta’s jet fighter is seen conducting airstrikes.