Junta Airstrike Destroys School in Min Saw Village, Bilin Township

July 11, 2025

Min Saw, Bilin Township – July 10, 2025
HURFOM: At around 11:00 a.m. on July 10, junta forces launched an airstrike targeting Min Saw village in Bilin Township, Mon State. According to local residents and the Karen National Union (KNU) in Thaton District, a fighter jet dropped two bombs on the village—first at 11:02 a.m., followed by another five minutes later.

“As soon as people heard the sound of the aircraft, they rushed into bomb shelters. We’ve experienced airstrikes before, so the community has learned to be cautious. Luckily, no one was hurt this time. But sadly, a newly built school was completely destroyed,” shared a resident from Min Saw.

The attack caused significant destruction: two newly constructed school buildings and two civilian homes were damaged. The village, which lies within the administrative area of KNU Brigade 1 in Hpa-an Township, is predominantly inhabited by Karen people.

This is not the first time Min Saw has been targeted from the skies. On April 19, 2025, junta aircraft bombed the local monastery, tragically killing a young Karen novice who was quietly having his alms meal. Two monks and two other villagers were also injured in that attack.

Earlier this year, on March 20, another bombing run devastated the village, destroying three school buildings and four residential homes.

The repeated airstrikes on Min Saw village reflect a growing pattern of violence against civilians in ethnic communities. Education and places of worship—spaces that should be safe—are increasingly caught in the crosshairs.

HURFOM continues to document and condemn these indiscriminate attacks, which not only destroy lives and infrastructure but also severely impact the mental health and well-being of entire communities.

Written by HURFOM · Filed Under News