An innocent civilian was injured in an attack involving heavy weapons within the village, carried out by a group of KNU members who support terrorism and so-called PDF terrorists

An innocent civilian was injured in an attack involving heavy weapons within the village, carried out by a group of KNU members who support terrorism and so-called PDF terrorists

     In States and Regions, insurgent groups supporting terrorism and so-called PDF terrorist groups have been carrying out terrorist acts against non-military targets. These acts include detonating public roads and bridges, dropping bombs, firing heavy arms, using improvised mortars and setting fire to residential houses in areas where innocent civilians reside, such as wards and villages.

     Since they are conducting such terrorist acts, on 14 April, 2024 at 11:00 AM, a group of KNU members who support terrorism, along with so-called PDF terrorists, fired heavy weapons in Swarywarma Village, Yaedashe Township, Bago Region. One of the shells from heavy weapons exploded in the house yard of Ma Lae Lae Win (32 years old), who lives in the village. As a result, Ma Lae Lae Win sustained injuries from the shrapnel of the heavy weapon shell. She was transported to the Swar Circuit Hospital for medical treatment, it is reported.

     Security personnel are conducting an investigation into the incident involving the heavy weapons attack and resulted in the injurie and damages described previously. The aim of this investigation is to take punitive action against the terrorists involved. This action is in accordance with the law and is geared towards upholding stability and peace in the region, it is reported.