Attack against civilians: Terrorists launched attack targeted civilians

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Terrorists are carrying out indiscriminate acts, including arrests and killings, launching heavy and light weapons, and dropping bombs via drones into wards and villages, as well as planting mines and conducting bombings on public roads. These actions are intended to injure, kill, and instill fear among peaceful civilians.

In one such incident, on June 29, at approximately 5:20 AM, terrorists identifying themselves as KNLA (Karen National Liberation Army) and PDF (People's Defense Force) attacked Wae Gyi (South) Village in Phyu Township, Bago Region, with heavy and light weapons. They subsequently retreated towards Thaung Pu Village.

This attack resulted in the deaths of three residents from Wae Gyi (South) Village: Maung Zwe Pyae (7 years old), Daw Khin Aye Su (56 years old), and Daw Thidar Oo (35 years old), all due to bomb shrapnel injuries.

Additionally, 25 multiple aged people sustained injuries from bomb shrapnel and gunshots. Those are, Ko Thaw Dar Oo (22), Daw Khin Shwe (70), U San Win (56), Maung Myo Min Sett (24), Maung Nyan Lin Htet (22), Maung Pyae Sone (18), U Tin Win Htun (44), U Myo Min Tun (37), Maung Kaung Khant Thaw (8), Daw Zapal (43), Maung Khant (aka) Khant Nyar (17), Maung Phone Khant Thaw (7 months), Maung Kan Htoo Wai (8 months), Maung Su Myat Thu (12), Ma Su Myat Mon (10), Ma Thwe Thwe Soe (8), Ma Shwe Zin Oo (26), Ma Twel Tar Oo (20), Daw War War Myint (49), Daw Su Nwe Zin (38), Daw Zar (34), and Daw Cho (60) from Wae Gyi (South) Village;  U Win Nyunt (56) and Daw Khin Htay (73) from Wae Gyi (North) Village;  U Naing Tun (46) from Wae Daung  Village;

The deceased and injured were transported to Phyu Township People’s Hospital, where they are receiving necessary medical treatment.

Security forces are increasing necessary operations in cooperation with responsible citizens who wish to protect the lives and property of the public. This is aimed at identifying, arresting, and taking action against the terrorists who carried out these attacks on a non-military target village inhabited by innocent civilians, and to restore peace and stability in the area.

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