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Military
Myanmar says reports of military strikes are 'fake news'
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
PanOrient News
YANGON: A reliable source in Myanmar has described reports of attacks by government military forces following the massive earthquake in the Sagaing region as "fake news." The source accused "terrorists" of inciting anti-government sentiment and continuing their conflict against the government.
"The Bamar PDF is currently active in the Sagaing region," he stated. "If these armed terrorist groups are making military advances in the Sagaing area and exploiting the situation created by the earthquake, I believe the government has every right to defend itself and prevent these terrorists from advancing into urban areas."
He claimed that the terrorist groups are funded by the "deep state" and the media, which they use to spread fabricated news. He also accused these groups of being funded, either directly or indirectly, by USAID. The government believes that the media acts as a tool for spreading misinformation and inciting anti-government sentiment.
He stated that there was no evidence of air strikes, including photos or video clips. Despite this lack of evidence, he assured the public that the government would continue to protect the villages, towns, and civilian population in every way possible, reaffirming its commitment to their safety.
Media reports have stated that Myanmar leadership has gone back on its promise to cease offensive military operations during the ongoing civil war. This decision came in light of the need to facilitate humanitarian aid to areas affected by the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck at the end of March, resulting in the deaths of at least 3,500 people.
A Myanmar-based network monitoring the civil war reported that four Myanmar Air Force fighter jets targeted areas in the Sagaing region, which is the epicenter of the earthquake, on April 9, resulting in the deaths of 30 people. Over the subsequent four days, at least 10 additional individuals were killed in airstrikes in the Sagaing and Chin regions, including novice Buddhist monks and a teenage schoolgirl. However, the names of the villages that were attacked, as well as the identities of the victims, remain unknown. This adds a layer of uncertainty to the situation and undermines the credibility of the Network report, the source said.
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