The military bases primarily responsible for shelling villages where civilians live are Light Infantry Battalion (LIB) No. As a result of the shelling, residents from at least 10 villages in Bilin and Kyaikto townships in Thaton District—more than 5,000 people in total—have been forced to flee their homes, sources said. Among the displaced population, around 1,000 people have taken refuge in villages located between Kyaikto and Bilin townships. According to information from a humanitarian network, the Military Commission has continued to carry out heavy artillery shelling and airstrikes against civilians in Kyaikto and Bilin townships. The report states that at least 10 incidents of artillery shelling and one airstrike were carried out during the month of December.