Bomb (Air Delivered)

Bomb (Air Delivered) event in Tanintharyi Region, Palaw Township area, Myanmar on Mon 9th March 2026

9th March 2026

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The State Administration Council (SAC) military conducted an airstrike on a religious building in Ta Phi Lay Kho Village, Palaw Township, Tanintharyi Region, killing a total of six people: three children under the age of 11 and three adult men.

The attack occurred around 12:00 PM on March 9, when the military dropped two 500-pound bombs despite there being no active fighting in the area.

Padoh Saw El Nar, Secretary of KNU Brigade 4 (Myeik-Dawei District), told DVB that the building was being used to teach children during their summer school break at the time of the strike.

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Tanintharyi Region ( Palaw Township area )

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