CPU/CPA says junta airstrikes deliberately target civilians in Paletwa
Two days of military junta airstrikes near Pi Chaungzone area and Lonetu Village along the upper Laymyo River in Paletwa Township, Chin State, killed nine civilians and injured five others, according to a statement released on October 20 by the Chin People’s Union/Chin People’s Army (CPU/CPA).
21 Oct 2026
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21 October 2026, Paletwa, Chin State
Two days of military junta airstrikes near Pi Chaungzone area and Lonetu Village along the upper Laymyo River in Paletwa Township, Chin State, killed nine civilians and injured five others, according to a statement released on October 20 by the Chin People’s Union/Chin People’s Army (CPU/CPA).
The junta airstrikes on October 18 and 19 also destroyed local market stalls, the statement said.
On October 18, jet fighters dropped two bombs, while Y-12 aircraft dropped 64 bombs across the area, according to CPU/CPA.
On October 19, jet fighters dropped two bombs near the Lonetu and Twisat junction, while Y-12 aircraft dropped another 48 bombs on the Pi Chaungzone area, the statement said.
CPU/CPA accused the military junta of deliberately targeting civilian populated areas, schools, hospitals, religious buildings and market stalls through airstrikes following heavy losses in ground combat.
The group urged local residents to remain vigilant against possible air raids.
CPU/CPA added that heavy fighting continues in Mindat, Kanpetlet and other active battlefronts in Chin State.
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