Myanmar Junta Airstrikes Kill POWs and Injure Rohingya Near Border
The Myanmar military carried out a series of airstrikes in the northern Shan State border region, targeting areas recently captured by ethnic armed groups. According to local reports, the strikes killed at least 12 individuals, including prisoners of war (POWs) and Rohingya civilians. The escalation follows the Kokang army's recent release of 80 junta soldiers, signaling a breakdown in local truces and intensified efforts by the SAC to reclaim territory near the Bangladesh border.
Date: July 6, 2026
Location: Myanmar
Conflict: Myanmar Civil War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 12
Displaced: 800
Source: Myanmar Now