Junta Airstrike on Budalin Clinic Destroys Healthcare Access
On March 30, 2026, Myanmar military warplanes conducted a one-hour bombardment of a village clinic in Budalin, Sagaing Region. The strike killed seven patients, including a newborn, and injured 24. The Irrawaddy reported that the destruction of the medical facility and proximity of junta ground troops forced 1,200 villagers from the surrounding area to seek refuge in the forest, marking a localized but severe displacement event following the junta's shift in aerial tactics.
Date: March 30, 2026
Location: Myanmar
Conflict: Myanmar Civil War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 7
Displaced: 1,200
Source: The Irrawaddy