On the night of January 16, 2025 the Military Council bombed Khampat town and Kanan village in Sagaing Region, killing 2 people, including a 3-years old girl, and damaging 21 homes, including a buddist monastery, according to local residents. The bombs hit Ward No. (1) of Khampat town twice at around 8:30 p.m. on January 16 and the monastery in Kanan village once.
“The bombs hit a 3-year-old girl and a PDF soldier. Six people were injured. A Kanan monk was injured, but there is no need to worry. There is a lot of damage. 20 homes and the Kanan monastery were damaged,” a source on the ground confirmed. After the airstrikes, many locals are reportedly hiding in the area, fearing more airstrikes. “We are now listening to the air news. We are being cautious because there may be more attacks,” said a local.
The National Unity Government (NUG) has announced that it will base its government offices in Sagaing Region, and on the other hand, there are reports that it will fight to capture Tamu Town. The Khampat Township in Tamu District, Sagaing Region was attacked and captured by the NUG’s revolutionary forces on November 7, 2023, and the Myothit Township was attacked and captured on May 11, 2024.




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