Airstrike in Myanmar Claims Lives of 40, Leaves Village in Ruins

A recent airstrike by Myanmar's military killed 40 civilians in a village controlled by the Arakan Army, amid ongoing conflict in the region.

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Army airstrike on village in Myanmar has killed at least 40 people, reports say

ABC News

An army airstrike on a village in western Myanmar has killed at least 40 people, reports say

Associated Press

An Army Airstrike on a Village in Western Myanmar Has Killed at Least 40 People, Reports Say

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An airstrike by Myanmar’s military hit Kyauk Ni Maw village, killing approximately 40 civilians, including women and children, and injuring over 20 others. This assault, part of increased military actions against armed ethnic groups, led to the destruction of over 500 homes. The military has not confirmed the attack as the region is largely isolated. This incident adds to the ongoing violence since the military coup in 2021, which has intensified conflict between the army and various ethnic groups seeking autonomy.

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