Summary
A military air strike in Myanmar's Rakhine state killed at least 17 people, including women and children, and injured 14 others. The attack occurred in a village involved in ongoing conflict between the Myanmar military and the Arakan Army, an ethnic group. This incident is part of a broader civil war that has continued since a military coup in 2021.
Key Facts
- The air strike happened in Rakhine state, Myanmar, and killed at least 17 people.
- Among the victims were women and children.
- The attack injured 14 others in Yoengu village, Ponnagyun township.
- The Arakan Army, an ethnic armed group, controls much of the area and fights the Myanmar military.
- Myanmar has faced political instability since a military coup in 2021.
- Thousands have died, and millions have been displaced due to ongoing conflict.
- Rakhine state experiences frequent air strikes and military blockades.
- International aid cuts have worsened hunger and malnutrition in the region.
