Military Junta Airstrikes Hit Mindat and Kanpetlet
Myanmar military forces conducted approximately 15 airstrikes on Mindat and Kanpetlet in southern Chin State, utilizing jet fighters and Y-12 transport planes. The bombings destroyed 15 civilian homes and a hotel zone, resulting in four fatalities. Following IDMC methodology for multiple airstrikes on civilian zones, the incident resulted in approximately 1,200 newly displaced individuals fleeing to safer areas.
Date: May 12, 2026
Location: Myanmar
Conflict: Myanmar Civil War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 4
Displaced: 1,200
Source: Mizzima