Myanmar Military Airstrikes on Schools Kill 11 Civilians in Sagaing

Military gyrocopters based in Monywa conducted airstrikes on Saturday morning targeting villages in Kani and Taze townships in Sagaing Region, a conflict zone that has seen intensifying armed clashes in recent months. The National Unity Government, which opposes the military regime, reported that the bombardment destroyed schools and residential properties, killing 11 civilians and wounding four others. Among the deceased were young children, according to the opposition administration.

The strikes hit Nyaung Pin Lel village and surrounding areas located approximately 13 miles southwest of major population centers. The Northwestern Command, which operates from Monywa in Sagaing Region, deployed the rotorcraft for the operation. Sagaing has become an increasingly volatile region, with ongoing fighting between military forces and various armed opposition groups since the 2021 military coup.

Accounts of military air operations in Myanmar have become more frequent as the armed conflict deepens across multiple regions. Civilian casualties from airstrikes have drawn international concern, with humanitarian organizations documenting rising numbers of non-combatant deaths in active conflict zones. Access to independent verification of strike locations and casualty figures remains limited due to security restrictions in affected areas.