Myanmar Military Airstrike Kills 14 at Monastery
· World · The Hindu, Al Jazeera, Times of India
A Myanmar military airstrike on a Buddhist monastery in the central Sagaing region killed 14 people on Friday, August 21, 2026. The attack occurred in Swel Le Oh village, Myaung township, while participants were attending a week-long meditation retreat. According to the Civil Defence and Security Organization of Myaung Township, the strike also left 20 others wounded. Witnesses reported that a jet fighter dropped two bombs 15 minutes apart, causing significant damage to the monastery compound and a nearby house. The military has frequently targeted pro-democracy and ethnic armed groups in recent operations.
Why it matters
This incident underscores the escalating violence in Myanmar's post-coup conflict, which has resulted in significant civilian casualties and ongoing regional instability.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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