20 July 2026 — A State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) Y-12 bomber aircraft conducted a series of sustained airstrikes near Mindat town, signaling an intensification of the military’s ongoing aerial campaign in southern parts of Chin State.
Local sources reported that the bomber—believed to have been deployed from Tada-U Air Base—executed approximately nine separate bombing runs between 6:00 am and 6:40 am.
Over the 40-minute assault, the aircraft released more than 30 bombs, dropped in salvos of four.
While specific details regarding civilian casualties and structural damage from this particular morning remained unconfirmed at the time of reporting, the incident underscores the escalating danger for residents in the area.
The strike on 20 July is the latest in a rapid succession of aerial attacks targeting the Mindat and Kanpetlet townships throughout July 2026. This period has seen a marked reliance on air power by the SSPC, with frequent operations involving both Y-12 bombers and fighter jets originating from Tada-U and Naypyidaw’s Aela Air Bases. – Reporting by Ben
