SAC Airstrikes on Civilian Settlements in Sagaing
State Administration Council (SAC) aircraft targeted three villages in the Sagaing Region suspected of harboring People's Defense Forces. Local sources, cited by The Irrawaddy, reported that the strikes burnt down 150 homes, displacing 4,200 villagers into nearby forested areas. The escalation follows a series of rebel ambushes on military convoys. Casualties include 9 civilians with dozens more injured in the fires sparked by the incendiary munitions used during the raid.
Date: March 21, 2026
Location: Myanmar
Conflict: Myanmar Civil War
Category: airstrike
Severity: MEDIUM
Casualties reported: 9
Displaced: 4,200
Source: The Irrawaddy