Junta Bombardment of Thandwe and Ngapali Beaches
On April 1, 2026, four junta fighter jets targeted the Arakan Army-held town of Thandwe and the nearby beach town of Ngapali in Rakhine State. The Irrawaddy reported 4 civilian deaths and significant property damage. The targeted aerial campaign against these coastal towns caused 3,000 residents to flee into the interior mountains, fearing a sustained naval and air offensive as resistance forces consolidated control in the region.
Casualties reported: 4
Displaced: 3000
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