Myanmar's military has carried out airstrikes in northern Kachin state, partly controlled by ethnic minority militias, killing 50 people, including civilians.
The United Nations has strongly condemned the military, saying it is unacceptable to carry out airstrikes on unarmed civilians.
According to multiple local media, at least 50 people were killed and 50 injured in an airstrike carried out by Myanmar military planes in Kachin state in northern Myanmar on the 23rd.
At the time, a ceremony hosted by the ethnic minority armed forces that dominated the area was being held at the scene, killing many citizens, as well as famous local singers and actors.
In Kachin State, ethnic minority armed groups have been fighting with the military for many years, seeking broad autonomy. It is said that
Regarding the airstrikes by the military, the United Nations issued a statement on the 24th, saying that it was deeply concerned about the airstrikes, and strongly condemned the military, saying that ``the use of force against unarmed civilians is unacceptable''.
On the other hand, the military also issued a statement, saying, "It was not the civilians who were killed, but the leaders of several armed groups. The armed groups of ethnic minorities, along with the pro-democracy forces, attacked ships used by civilians, so they retaliated. ", claiming the legitimacy of the airstrike.