World · Myanmar Bureau
Eight civilians killed in military airstrikes near Sagaing-Kachin border
Myanmar's armed forces conducted airstrikes over two consecutive days targeting areas near the Sagaing-Kachin border, killing eight civilians including displaced persons, according to resistance groups monitoring the region.
LSN Myanmar ·
The airstrikes, which took place over a two-day period, struck civilian areas in the border region between Sagaing and Kachin states, according to armed resistance sources operating in the area. Eight civilians lost their lives in the attacks, including individuals classified as internally displaced persons seeking refuge in the conflict-affected zone.
The targeting of civilian areas represents a continuation of aerial operations by Myanmar's military in regions where armed resistance to military rule has intensified since the 2021 coup. The border region between Sagaing and Kachin has emerged as a flashpoint for conflict, with various armed groups challenging military authority across multiple fronts.
Displaced populations in the area have faced mounting risks from military operations as fighting escalates across northern Myanmar. Thousands of civilians have fled their homes due to ongoing conflict, with many seeking shelter in remote border areas where they remain vulnerable to military action.
The incidents underscore the humanitarian toll of Myanmar's internal conflict, which has displaced hundreds of thousands since the military's seizure of power. International organizations have expressed concern over civilian casualties and the obstruction of humanitarian access to affected regions.