Junta helicopter attack kills six women in Sagaing Region

The airstrike occurred in Budalin Township, located in Sagaing Region, early in the week as Myanmar's military junta continued aerial operations across conflict-affected areas. Among those killed were members of a single family, with a mother and three of her daughters perishing in the attack.

The use of rotary-wing aircraft for military operations has become increasingly common in areas where anti-junta forces maintain a presence. Budalin Township, situated in the northwestern region, has experienced recurring clashes between regime forces and armed opposition groups.

Civilian casualties have mounted significantly since the military's February 2021 coup, with aerial bombardments and ground operations affecting communities across multiple regions. Rights groups and opposition organizations have documented numerous incidents involving civilian deaths and displacement.

The junta's military operations continue despite international calls for restraint and protection of civilian populations. The strike adds to the growing toll of non-combatants caught in the armed conflict that has gripped Myanmar for over three years.