Russian and Chinese planes were used.
Pazigyi village, Kantbalu Township, Sagaing Division. It is said that the military council army attacked an aerial bombardment on the Pazigyi village in Kantablu Township, with two 500-pound bombs by a YAK-130 jet plane. In addition, the NUG Ministry of Defense’s ammunition expert said that the Chinese-made A5 Jet Fighter was also used.
The National Unity Government (NUG) held a press conference today April 16th regarding the air attack on Pazigyi village. The latest death toll is 168 people, ranging in age from under 5 to adults. On April 11th, the military council army attacked Pazigyi village three times from the air.
The first time, a Yak-130 fighter jet dropped two 500-pound bombs, and the second time, a Mi-35 helicopter fired S5 rocket and 30mm machine gun, according to NUG’s weapons expert. In the latest attack, a Chinese-made A5 jet aircraft used a 23 mm machine gun and fired (6) times, he said.
The YAK-130 jet fighter and Mi-35 helicopter are made in Russia, while the A-5 jet fighter is made in China.
NUG views the air attack on Pazigyi village as the federal level disaster, and the supervision and control of the federal ministries it was announced today that relief and emergency response activities are being carried out in a timely manner with the management of various administrations in Sagaing Division.
