Paramotor-borne troops from the Myanmar junta dropped bombs on Taungyoete village in Mahlaing Township, Mandalay Region, in a pre-dawn raid on 11 August, destroying three houses and killing three cows, according to the Mahlaing Township People’s News Network.

The attack, carried out around 2 am, saw three paramotors drop nine bombs on the village and surrounding farmland. Two of the explosives struck inside the village, damaging homes and killing livestock.

“In the early morning, when people are still sleeping, paramotors often attack around Mahlaing and Taungtha townships,” a local network member said.

The aircraft, reportedly approaching from Sedo village in southern Mahlaing, also strafed houses with machine-gun fire during their approach and retreat.

Taungyoete had been hit in previous raids prompting many residents to flee. There were no human casualties this time. Villagers from Taungyoete, Lalbyar, Phoekywe, Khaungtaugone, and Wayonegone have since sought refuge in safer areas.

Mahlaing Township has seen no major ground clashes in recent weeks, but the military has repeatedly used paramotors for aerial strikes, prompting local organizations to warn residents to stay on high alert.