A bomb blast in southeastern Myanmar killed one particular person and wounded 12 others on Monday, an official stated.

Violent clashes have ramped up because the navy deposed Aung San Suu Kyi’s civilian authorities in February 2021, unleashing a bloody crackdown on dissent that has left hundreds lifeless.

The junta has been battling anti-coup “People’s Defence Force” (PDF) militias, in addition to long-established ethnic insurgent armies that management giant areas of territory near the nation’s borders.

The blast from a automobile detonated close to Thanlwin bridge checkpoint at round 6:50 am native time (0020 GMT), a authorities official from the Karen State administration council advised AFP.

“About 13 people including passengers and security members there were injured,” they stated, requesting anonymity.

“One died from those injuries when they arrived at hospital.”

They didn’t give any additional particulars, however the checkpoint is thought for its strict safety.

No group has claimed resposibility for the assault.

The junta is combating scores of ethnic insurgent outfits.

More than 3,800 individuals have been killed because the coup, in response to a neighborhood monitoring group.