Military airstrikes hit flood-devastated villages in Tanintharyi

Residents in Tanintharyi Region are facing a dual humanitarian crisis as they contend with devastating flood damage while enduring military airstrikes, resistance sources reported. The region has been severely affected by recent flooding that claimed more than 30 lives, leaving communities struggling with displacement, infrastructure damage, and urgent relief needs.

According to armed resistance groups operating in the area, the Myanmar military junta has intensified bombing operations targeting villages in the flood-affected region. The airstrikes appear coordinated with an apparent military push to expand territorial control in Tanintharyi, compounding the disaster facing civilian populations already displaced by water damage.

The dual crisis has left residents with limited options for safety and assistance. With flooding destroying homes and infrastructure while military operations continue in the same areas, displaced persons face severe constraints in accessing aid, shelter, and basic services. The situation underscores the humanitarian toll of ongoing conflict in regions already vulnerable to natural disasters.

The junta's military operations in Tanintharyi have intensified as resistance forces have gained ground in several border regions over the past year. However, the timing of the airstrikes during a natural disaster has drawn concern from observers tracking the humanitarian impact of Myanmar's internal conflict.