SAC airstrikes target civilian infrastructure in Lashio
On July 6, the State Administration Council (SAC) launched a series of airstrikes on contested neighborhoods in Lashio, northern Shan State, attempting to dislodge ethnic armed organizations. The strikes hit a local market and residential blocks, prompting an estimated 4,200 civilians to flee into surrounding jungles and nearby townships.
Date: July 6, 2026
Location: Myanmar
Conflict: Myanmar Civil War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 24
Displaced: 4,200
Source: The Irrawaddy