Junta Airstrike on Win Kan Village in Kyaik Hto, Leaves Civilians Injured and Homes Destroyed

May 12, 2025

In a brutal escalation of violence, junta forces launched an airstrike on Win Kan village, injuring three civilians and setting multiple homes ablaze. At around 4:00 PM, a junta-operated Y-12 aircraft dropped five bombs on the village, causing widespread destruction and terror among the residents.

Local sources confirmed that three civilians were wounded in the attack. Saw Poe Lin Lin, aged 31, and Saw Nay Toe, aged 18, suffered shrapnel injuries to their heads, legs, and arms. Immediate assistance was limited, forcing villagers to flee under extremely dangerous conditions in search of safety.

Several homes were directly hit and completely burned down in the airstrike. The houses of U Naing Lin Oo, U Maung Ohn Kyi, Oo Poe Yoe, and Ma Phyu Win were totally destroyed. In addition, the houses of Hpar Htar Kho and U Khin Maung Htay were partially damaged by the explosions.

Win Kan village is located under the administration of the KNU’s Brigade No.1 and had previously been a quiet and peaceful community. The sudden attack sent waves of fear through the area, displacing many residents who now face uncertainty, hunger, and insecurity.

The situation in Kyaik Hto Township has worsened steadily in recent months. HURFOM fieldworkers have documented numerous cases of junta forces targeting civilian areas, including monasteries, schools, religious buildings, and entire villages. Airstrikes have become increasingly frequent, even where no active clashes were taking place. The destruction of vital community infrastructure has left thousands displaced and living under constant threat.

According to HURFOM’s latest findings, villagers in Mon State are struggling to survive amidst near-daily artillery shelling and aerial bombardments. The junta’s deliberate attacks have dismantled the fragile lives of civilians, forcing many into the jungles and nearby areas with no basic services such as food, clean water, or medical care.

Regional administrators and local leaders in Kyaik Hto have continued to urge residents to stay on high alert due to the unpredictable nature of the junta’s air assaults. Despite calls for international condemnation and action, the junta’s violence shows no sign of slowing down.

The latest attack on Win Kan village is yet another tragic reminder of the suffering faced by civilians in Mon State and across Burma. It highlights the urgent need for immediate protection, humanitarian assistance, and stronger global measures to halt the junta’s ongoing war crimes.

Written by HURFOM · Filed Under News