An intensifying campaign of military junta airstrikes across Thandwe Township in Arakan (Rakhine) State has triggered a new wave of displacement, causing escalating civilian casualties and widespread destruction of homes and infrastructure.

With aerial bombardments striking residential neighborhoods, including frequent raids targeting Ngapali's Jeittaw Ward, local families have abandoned their homes in search of safety.

Displaced residents are seeking refuge in neighboring Taungup and Ramree townships, while others hide out in makeshift camps near forested foothills.

"Those taking refuge in forested and mountainous areas face severe hardships, ranging from securing food to finding basic shelter," said a local man from Taungup Township.

The air campaign has escalated significantly since July, with the military deploying aircraft formations to drop hundreds of bombs.

According to the Arakan Army, a major assault on August 21 involved 10 aircraft—including jet fighters, Y-12, and Y-8 transport planes—dropping roughly 100 bombs across at least three locations in a single hour.

The strike left one civilian dead, 14 injured, and numerous buildings in ruins.

"Aircraft hover overhead almost daily now," said a female resident of Thandwe. "They have been bombing every other day since last month, so we cannot stay at all. Even shopkeepers have closed down out of fear."

The continuous bombardment has crippled local commerce and severely worsened living conditions.

The latest violence is part of a broader military escalation targeting Arakan Army-controlled regions.

Data compiled by DMG indicates that more than 100 civilians have been killed or injured across Arakan State and Chin State's Paletwa Township over the past month alone.