Air strikes by Myanmar's military killed 80 people...
air strikes by Myanmar's military killed 80 people...
In Myanmar, fighter jets of the military dictatorship bombed a ceremony in the northern state of Kachin. In this attack on sunday night, 80 people died, while more than 100 people are still injured. According to the report of AlJazeera, this ceremony was organized on the foundation day of the Kachin Independence Organization. The town is adjacent to Aung Bar Lay village, which is the training ground of the Kachin Independence Army.
According to reports, around 500 people had gathered for the ceremony. During this, military planes dropped at least 4 big bombs there, due to which 60 people died on the spot. Later, the death toll in the hospital increased to 80. However, Myanmar's military in its statement called it an action against the rebels and denied claims of civilian casualties.
Deadliest attack since the coup in february 2021Military dictators seized power in Myanmar in a coup in february 2021 after years of democratic rule. After this, there was a period of violent conflict between the people and the army for many months in the whole country. Despite this, the attack on Kachin is considered the most heinous air strike after the army took power.From musicians to Kachin army officers among the deadMany famous musicians and singers were also among those who had come there to perform. Apart from this, Kachin military officers, soldiers, owners of the jade mining business, common citizens and cooks working in the backstage have also been killed. Although AlJazeera has said in its report that it is not possible to independently confirm the attack, a large number of videos and photos after the attack have been posted on social media by Kachin supporters. In these video photos, splinters scattered after the bombing and wooden structures destroyed by the blast are visible all around.Who is Kachin Independence Army?The Kachin Independence army is one of the strongest traditional insurgent groups in Myanmar. This faction is so strong that it has its own army and also has many weapons manufacturing units. This group runs its rule over many areas in the Kachin State of Myanmar. It is considered an armed group of the Kachin Independence Organization. sunday evening's ceremony was organized to mark the 62nd anniversary.
In Myanmar, fighter jets of the military dictatorship bombed a ceremony in the northern state of Kachin. In this attack on sunday night, 80 people died, while more than 100 people are still injured. According to the report of AlJazeera, this ceremony was organized on the foundation day of the Kachin Independence Organization. The town is adjacent to Aung Bar Lay village, which is the training ground of the Kachin Independence Army.
According to reports, around 500 people had gathered for the ceremony. During this, military planes dropped at least 4 big bombs there, due to which 60 people died on the spot. Later, the death toll in the hospital increased to 80. However, Myanmar's military in its statement called it an action against the rebels and denied claims of civilian casualties.
Deadliest attack since the coup in february 2021Military dictators seized power in Myanmar in a coup in february 2021 after years of democratic rule. After this, there was a period of violent conflict between the people and the army for many months in the whole country. Despite this, the attack on Kachin is considered the most heinous air strike after the army took power.From musicians to Kachin army officers among the deadMany famous musicians and singers were also among those who had come there to perform. Apart from this, Kachin military officers, soldiers, owners of the jade mining business, common citizens and cooks working in the backstage have also been killed. Although AlJazeera has said in its report that it is not possible to independently confirm the attack, a large number of videos and photos after the attack have been posted on social media by Kachin supporters. In these video photos, splinters scattered after the bombing and wooden structures destroyed by the blast are visible all around.Who is Kachin Independence Army?The Kachin Independence army is one of the strongest traditional insurgent groups in Myanmar. This faction is so strong that it has its own army and also has many weapons manufacturing units. This group runs its rule over many areas in the Kachin State of Myanmar. It is considered an armed group of the Kachin Independence Organization. sunday evening's ceremony was organized to mark the 62nd anniversary.