Junta Airstrike Hits Pan Nilar Village in Ponnagyun township

News ၊ October 23, 2026

The coup military launched an airstrike using a jet fighter on Pan Nilar Village, Ponnagyun Township, Arakan State, at around 2:00 PM today, October 23, according to local sources.

A local man near Pan Nilar Village stated that a bomb was dropped during the attack, and there could be civilian casualties.

"The bomb was just dropped right into Pan Nilar Village. Smoke is rising from the site. Although the exact extent of casualties is not yet confirmed, there are bound to be civilian impacts since the bomb hit inside the village. We haven't dared to go and check yet. I will update you once detailed information becomes available," he said.

Earlier on October 5, an airstrike targeted an IDP camp near Pan Nilar Village, killing two women and injuring about three others.

Source@dmg