A junta airstrike on gold mining sites along the Chindwin River in upper Sagaing Region killed a civilian worker and injured three others on Tuesday, resistance forces reported.
At approximately 11am, the airstrike targeted a small-scale gold mining operation near Oe Bo Ka Tauk and Nat Set villages, located on the banks of the Chindwin River between Homalin and Paungbyin townships.
The deceased was identified as 28-year-old Htun Naing Win, from Kani Township. Three other men survived the attack. Despite no fighting in the area, resistance groups said that a junta transport helicopter dropped at least 10 bombs onto the mining sites.
Since late last year, resistance forces have taken full control of Shwe Pyi Aye Town and maintain authority over many villages nearby Homalin and Paungbyin.It’s not the first time the area has been targeted. In December 2024, junta airstrikes hit gold panning. . .
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