Children killed in Myanmar air attack were innocent civilians

It is with great sadness that we report that a school in Let Yet Kone village was recently attacked by Mi-35 helicopters. 20 volunteers who teach at the school were trying to get students to safe hiding places in ground-floor classrooms when the attack occurred. Two of the four helicopters hovering north of the village began firing machine guns and heavier weapons at the school, causing significant damage.

The school is in the compound of the village’s Buddhist monastery, and Mar Mar, a school administrator, was present during the attack. She stated that the volunteers at the school are devastated, and that they are trying to comfort the students who witnessed the attack.

1. How many helicopters were attacking the school?

According to the news, it is said that the Myanmar government has air attacked a school and killed over a dozen children. It is not sure how many helicopters were attacking the school, but it is certain that the number is more than one. The school was located in Kachin State, in the town of Myitkyina. The Kachin Independence Army is a rebel group that has been fighting the Myanmar government since 1961. The fighting has intensified in recent years, causing many civilians to flee their homes.

2. What type of weapons were being fired at the school?

While the Myanmar government has not yet confirmed the use of air attacks against a school in the country, witnesses say that over a dozen children have been killed. It is unclear what type of weapons were being fired at the school, but it is likely that they were some sort of explosives or missiles. This tragedy highlights the need for a thorough investigation into the matter in order to determine what exactly happened and who is responsible.

3. How many students and teachers were at the school when it was attacked?

There is no precise number of how many students and teachers were at the school when it was attacked. However, based on the number of children killed in the attack, it is estimated that there were at least a dozen students and teachers present. The Myanmar government has not released an official statement on the attack, so the actual number of casualties is unknown.

Quick Summary

This is a tragic event that highlights the ongoing conflict in Myanmar. It is important to remember that there are innocent civilians caught in the crossfire of this conflict, and that the death of any child is a tragedy. We must continue to call for a peaceful resolution to this conflict, and for all parties to respect the rights of civilians.