Many civilians killed, injured as Myanmar military steps up attacks in Loikaw


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YANGON/BANGKOK (The Nation Thailand/ANN): A top official from the Karenni Army alleged on Sunday that the Myanmar military has stepped up artillery fire and air raids on Kayah state and razed the capital Loikaw.

The source added that many residents’ homes were set ablaze, and many were killed or injured.

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