Air Delivered event in Mandalay Region, Taungtha Township area, Myanmar on Sat 18th April 2026

18th April 2026

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Mizzima: It is reported that an entire family was killed instantly when the Naypyidaw military dropped bombs on Zayatgyi Village, Taungtha Township, Mandalay Region, despite there being no ongoing fighting.

Around 8:00 PM last night (April 18), heavy weaponry dropped from a military junta jet landed directly on the family's home.

A local resident stated that U Zaw Win Bo (approximately 40 years old), Daw Maw Yi Htay (approximately 40 years old), and their seven-year-old child were all killed inside the house.

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Mandalay Region ( Taungtha Township area )

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