Myanmar junta soldiers from the Light Infantry Battalion (20) based in Nyaunglaebin Township and Infantry Battalion (264) based in Peinzalote Township, Bago Region, carried out sustained artillery shelling using 120 mm and 81 mm mortars on 30 October, injuring a number of civilians.

Regarding the shelling, Karen National Union (KNU) Central has reported that eight local residents, including three children from two villages, sustained injuries, and houses in the areas were damaged.

A source in Nyaunglaebin said on 31 October: “On the night of 30 October, junta soldiers-initiated artillery shelling on the villages without any ongoing battles with resistance forces. The shelling occurred without apparent justification, resulting in numerous injuries among the local population.”

The people who sustained injuries from artillery shells include Min Khant Zaw, a one-and-a-half-year-old toddler, his 28-year-old mother Khin Moe Wai, three-year-old toddler Yoon Yoon, and 27-year-old Yan Win Aung, all are from Yayphyukan village. Currently, they are receiving medical care at Nyaunglaebin Township People's Hospital.

Furthermore, on 30 October, at approximately 3:00 pm, soldiers from the Infantry Battalion (264), stationed at Peinzalote Town, launched two 120 mm mortar shells from the Tharyarkone Military Camp. This incident resulted in injuries to four local residents from Taung Khin village in Kyaukkyi Township, Bago Region.

The victims were a 13-year-old girl Ei Shwe Sin, an 18-year-old girl Thun Shwe Sin, 55-year-old Daw Thay Thay, and 58-year-old U Htwe Tin.

During October 2023, 23 people including 13 women, suffered injuries, while one toddler and one woman lost their lives as a result of heavy weapons fire from the Military Council in areas under the control of KNU Brigade (3). This information was provided by Karen National Union (KNU) Central.