Incendiary
Incendiary event in Magway Region, Salin Township area, Myanmar on Fri 1st May 2026
1st May 2026
Seven soldiers were killed during an attack on a terrorist military column advancing through Salin Township, Magway Region. In retaliation, the military murdered two civilians, detained nine others including a novice monk, and systematically burned down five villages, according to Ko Pyi Thu, Information Officer of the People's Brotherhood - Salin, who spoke to Khit Thit Media.
On April 30, at around 8:00 p.m., two military columns with a combined strength of approximately 200 troops were stationed in Myin Gaung and Taung Twin villages. On May 1, at about 1:00 p.m., the column from Taung Twin moved toward Ma Gyi Kone village via the Myaung Baung road, while the column from Myin Gaung raided Htanoung Kone village, using incendiary bombs during their entry.
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Myanmar (MMR)
Magway Region ( Salin Township area )
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