The villagers informed Narinjara News that the junta
forces carried out airstrikes at around 1 am on 27 February. At least 15 of
them sustained serious injuries.
"The warplanes carried out two airstrikes on Tuesday. Initially, they
released two bombs targeting the school where Minbya IDPs were taking
shelter. After a brief interval, they conducted another round of airstrikes on
the village. There were 500-pound bombs. We could not hear the sound of
warplanes but later came to know about the development with the bombing,"
said an elderly woman from Thay Kan village.
The airstrikes also damaged the school building and ten
residential houses. The residents informed that the injured villagers were sent
to a nearby hospital.
"Approximately fifteen individuals were taken to
the hospital. Those with minor injuries remained at the village," she
added.
Thay Kan village supports over 400 residents with more
than 100 houses.
On 6 February, the Arakan Army (AA) took control of
the junta's 379th, 380th and 541st light infantry battalions stationed in
Minbya locality. Later on 26 February, the AA fighters seized the remaining
number 9 advanced training school in the township.
Facing the defeats, the junta soldiers are now
deliberately targeting the civilians, alleged the villagers.