Digital investigations. Human stories.

A Myanmar Air Force aircraft crashed in Sa Par Sayt village in Sagaing’s Pale Township on 10 June 2025. Resistance groups claimed they shot it down, while SAC sources stated the crash was caused by an engine failure. Myanmar Witness examined the footage and claims surrounding the incident.

This report investigates claims of Myanmar military airstrikes on villages to assess whether they were isolated incidents or part of a broader pattern. While the State Administration Council (SAC) maintains these strikes are necessary, targeted responses to threats, Myanmar Witness found that in many cases, strikes destroyed or severely damaged villages and infrastructure in areas where civilians, including children, were reportedly present. This contradicts the SAC’s assertion that only insurgents are targeted and suggests that even so-called isolated strikes may reflect a broader, more indiscriminate use of force.

Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) uses a wealth of visual material to communicate as a group on social messaging platforms, including stickers, gifs, posters and infographics. This investigation analyses an indicative sample of visual materials shared by the ISKP to identify key narratives in the content, provide explanations of their context, and assess their purposes.