More than 30 civilians have been killed in the fighting between Myanmar’s junta and resistance groups since February 20 in Kale Township, Sagaing Region.
Most of the fatalities were caused by junta shelling, with others killed in drone strikes and shootings, The Irrawaddy reported, citing volunteers.
“The regime deliberately shelled civilian targets and residential areas. Some were shot dead in Kale town,” a volunteer said.
Around 15 people were killed in junta shootings and shelling since resistance forces announced that they were stepping up their offensive in Kale on 27 February. Residents from Kale and the neighboring town of Khaikam in Chin State have since fled their homes.
More than 50,000 Kale residents have been displaced, and many urgently need food, medicine, and clothes, according to volunteers.
