Myanmar Junta Intensifies Airstrikes and Ground Reinforcements in Chin-Magway Border Region; Civilian Casualties Reported
Myanmar's military junta has significantly escalated its offensive along the border of southern Chin State and Magway Region, conducting heavy airstrikes and deploying substantial ground reinforcements, resulting in at least nine civilian deaths. Aerial drops of ammunition and supplies to an artillery battalion in Kyaukhtu Village have also been confirmed, prompting local communities to be vigilant against indiscriminate shelling and further airstrikes.
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