Members of local resistance forces speculate that the area is being targeted by the junta to secure safe passage of supplies to their bases in neighbouring townships
Heavy shelling and aerial assaults have forced at least 6,000 villagers in the area to flee their homes since late last week
Attacks on civilian targets, including displaced villagers, have intensified since the start of the month, according to rights groups
Resistance forces say the explosions were triggered by an artillery shell that hit the base’s armoury during clashes on Thursday
The military may be attempting to gain ‘complete control’ over the township, members of resistance forces say