MALICIOUS media outlets have been circulating false reports claiming that security forces fired heavy weapons at Yaypu Village in Nyaungsh­we Township, southern Shan State, destroying a house.

According to a responsible security officer, security forces did not conduct any attacks in villages or residential areas where civilians live, as such locations are not military tar­gets. Instead, terrorists have been using various pretexts to instil fear in communities that do not support them, including launching attacks with heavy weapons and drones.

In this incident, heavy weapon shells fired by terror­ists exploded inside the village, destroying houses. Malicious news media are spreading false reports to cover up the actions of terrorists and mis­lead public perception of secu­rity forces.

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