A recent airstrike by the Myanmar junta in the Mawchi mining region of Karenni State has left at least six people dead. The attack targeted an area held by resistance forces, marking the first such assault in recent months, according to the Karenni IEC. Details regarding the victims and specific circumstances of the strike remain limited. This incident highlights the ongoing violence and instability plaguing Myanmar since the military coup in February 2021. The Karenni region has been a significant site of armed resistance against the junta. The airstrike underscores the military’s continued use of aerial attacks against its opponents, causing civilian casualties and escalating the conflict. It further emphasizes the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the region.