Myanmar army air strike kills dozens in Rakhine state
Summary
An air strike by Myanmar’s military killed at least 33 people and injured 36 near a market in Rakhine state, which is controlled by rebel groups. The strike is part of ongoing fighting between Myanmar’s military government and various pro-democracy and ethnic armed groups since a 2021 coup.Key Facts
- The air strike happened near a busy market in Kyauktaw town in northern Rakhine state.
- At least 33 people were killed, including market vendors and shoppers, with 36 more injured.
- Myanmar’s military has been attacking pro-democracy and ethnic armed groups after seizing power in a 2021 coup.
- The Arakan Army, an ethnic armed group seeking autonomy for Rakhine, reported the air strike and fights since November 2023.
- The conflict has displaced nearly 500,000 people in Rakhine state.
- Previous military air strikes, including one on a hospital in December 2025, have also caused many deaths.
- Myanmar’s military claims it only targets military sites and accuses resistance groups of terrorism.
- Both sides in the conflict have used drones, and the war has caused more than 100,000 deaths.
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