At least 23 dead after airstrike on Buddhist monastery in Myanmar
Summary
An airstrike in Myanmar's Sagaing region hit a Buddhist monastery, killing at least 23 people. Around 150 people from nearby villages were using the monastery as shelter from ongoing conflict. The attack reflects the country's broader turmoil since the military took control in 2021.Key Facts
- An airstrike targeted a Buddhist monastery in Lin Ta Lu village in Myanmar's Sagaing region.
- The attack killed at least 23 people and injured about 30 others, with 10 in critical condition.
- Among the dead were four children; more than 150 people were in the monastery for safety.
- The strike happened around 1 a.m. and involved a bomb dropped by a jet fighter.
- The military has not commented on the incident, which occurred 35 km northwest of Mandalay.
- Myanmar has faced conflict since the military takeover in February 2021, leading to civil war.
- The military often uses airstrikes against resistance groups, such as those in the Sagaing region.
- Resistance forces have little defense against air attacks and have been targets in recent offensives.
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