Six Innocent Civilians, Including Children Killed in Heavy Weapon Attack by Terrorist Group in Kawkareik Township of Kayin State

Terrorists committing inhumane acts have been engaging in battles, firing heavy weapons and improvised rockets and dropping bombs using drones into the residential areas, including towns, wards and villages.
Since they are committing such terrorist acts, on 12 June 2025 at 5:30 PM, a heavy weapon shell fired by an insurgent group exploded near a house where a funeral was being held in Kay Baw Village, Kawkareik Township of Kayin State. As a result, U Saw Lin Ko (42 years old), Daw Yin Mar Aye (32 years old) and Ma Su Eaindra Moe (four years old), all residents of the village who were assisting at the funeral house, died on the spot. Additionally, U Htway Sein (34 years old), U Sein Than Lay (37 years old) and Saw Kyaw Win (nine years old), also residents of the village who were also assisting at the funeral house, sustained shrapnel injuries. The injured individuals were transported to Hpa-an District Public Hospital for medical treatment. However, they succumbed to their injuries while being transported to the Hospital, it is reported.
Due to the heinous acts of armed terrorists such as engaging in battles and firing of heavy weapons and improvised rockets within towns, wards and villages where innocent civilians peacefully reside, innocent civilians have been injured or killed. Consequently, local residents are protesting vehemently against these acts of terrorism, completely refusing to accept them. Security personnel are intensifying necessary security measures in collaboration with the local residents, it is reported.

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