Myanmar Military Airstrike in Rakhine Kills 33 Near Market
· World · The Hindu, The Independent, Indian Express
A Myanmar military airstrike near a market in Kyauktaw township, Rakhine state, killed at least 33 people and wounded 36 others. The attack, carried out on September 28, 2026, targeted an area controlled by the Arakan Army, a rebel group. The market was a main wholesale center, drawing traders and shoppers from across the state. Rescue officials confirmed the casualties, warning the death toll could rise. Myanmar has been in turmoil since the military seized power from Aung San Suu Kyi's government in February 2021.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the escalating violence in Myanmar, with civilians increasingly caught in the crossfire between the military and ethnic armed groups.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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