At least three civilians have been killed in a series of aerial bombardments targeting Kyaukme and Mongkut (Mogok) townships, both under the control of the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA). The attacks mark an escalation in violence, raising concerns over civilian safety in the conflict-ridden region.

On the morning of July 8, at around 9 a.m., Myanmar military forces carried out aerial strikes targeting a nursing home and the nearby Border Ethnic Development (BED) Office in Kyaukme, northern Shan State. According to local sources, the attack killed one civilian and injured at least four others.

“The bombs struck twice near the BED office, close to the nursing home,” a Kyaukme resident told SHAN. “One person died, and four others were wounded”.

Simultaneously, another airstrike targeted a private high school in Gaung Oo Bar, located in Kyatpyin village tract, west of Mongkut Township. Preliminary reports indicate at least three civilian deaths, with additional casualties feared. SHAN is working to verify the full extent of injuries and fatalities.

These attacks follow a wave of military bombardments in late June, when junta forces struck Kyaukme town at least three times, killing five civilians and injuring 21. The Kan Baw Za Shan monastery and surrounding areas sustained heavy damage during the assaults.

The persistent aerial offensives in TNLA-held territories have exacerbated civilian suffering, triggering further displacement and instability across Shan State. Humanitarian groups warn of deteriorating conditions as attacks on residential and public facilities intensify.