NarinjaraNews, 4 September 2024

Themilitary junta used a jet fighter to launch airstrikes against the previousgeneral administration office located in the Lay Myo Sar ward of Mrauk-U town,which is under the authority of the Arakan Army.

The militaryjunta carried out airstrikes with a jet fighter on the former generaladministration office at Lay Myo Sar ward of  Mrauk-U town in ArakanState.

“Airstrikeswere carried out by 11:40 pm on 2 September. Missiles were reportedly used, butthere was no casualty,” said local residents.

Facinga loss of ground troops in the ongoing fighting across Arakan State, the juntais now increasingly relying on airstrikes. These airstrikes often hit civilianareas reporting casualties.

On 10August, the airstrikes on a crowded area in downtown Mrauk-U resulted in thedeath  of six civilians and injuries to 7 others.

Currently,the junta soldiers are desperately defending their military bases at Maung ShweLay naval base and other areas under Maungdaw, Thandwe and Gwa townships withthe help of airstrikes.

Asthe airstrikes continue targeting residential villages, the civilian casualtiesare only increasing.

On 15August, the junta's airstrikes on a church in Kyeintali town under Gwa townshipresulted in the death of 11 civilians including two minors and  injuriesto 11 others.