13 October 2025 – SAC’s military junta struck a school in Vanha village of Hakha township at about 10:30am this morning in its indiscriminate airstrike. The attack has resulted in the deaths of at least two students and left several others injured.
Confirmed casualties include one boy and one girl, – both aged 7 and 13 – while at least 21 individuals, including the school headmistress, are reported to be seriously injured. Some of the wounded have been transported to the nearby village of Aive for immediate medical attention.
Local media outlets indicate that those in critical condition will be transferred to Hakha for emergency treatment.
Details regarding the full extent of casualties and damages remain unconfirmed at this time. Vanha village is situated approximately 30 miles from Hakha, the capital.
This incident follows recent airstrikes conducted by the SAC, now operating under the name State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC), in Mindat and Matupi townships.
Updated: 12 injured individuals have been admitted to Hakha General Hospital, with three scheduled for operations today. Another injured identified as the headmistress has been admitted into a private clinic in Hakha town. Other injured residents remain in their village of Vanha due to transportation cost challenges.#
