1. Myanmar's pro-democracy camp reports 24 fatalities, including children, during a military bombing incident at a Buddhist festival in Sagaing Region on Monday evening. More than 40 people were reportedly injured.

2. The National Unity Government (NUG) claims that over 100 people were attending a primary school for a prayer ceremony and protest when motorized paragliders dropped bombs twice.

3. The military junta, which seized power in a coup in 2021, is intensifying its offensive against pro-democracy forces and ethnic minority groups, while announcing plans to hold a general election in December. This offensive is believed to be aimed at expanding the areas under its control where voting can take place.