Air attack in Myanmar: 50 dead
50 civilians lost their lives in the air strike in Kyauktaw town of Rakhine state.
Quick Look
- 50 people lost their lives and 58 people were injured in the air attack carried out by the Myanmar army on the town of Kyauktaw in Rakhine state.
- The Arakan Army stated that the attack targeted civilians and announced that it would respond.
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Why It Matters
After the military coup in Myanmar in 2021, a civil war began in the country. Rakhine state is one of the regions where conflicts between the army and local armed groups intensify.
While the civil war in Myanmar, which started after the military coup in 2021, continues, tension has escalated again in the country's Rakhine state. Myanmar Army targeted Rakhine state with air strikes.
50 people died and at least 58 people were injured in the air attack on the town of Kyauktaw, where clashes between the Myanmar Army and the Arakan Army continue.
Arakan Army Spokesperson Khine Thu Kha said, "The Myanmar army deliberately targeted densely populated markets, schools, civilians and settlements with air strikes." Khine Thu Kha said that the Arakan Army will use all means at its disposal to respond to the army and other elements responsible for the bombing of civilians. There was no statement from the Myanmar government regarding the attack.
In previous statements, the Myanmar army had argued that it "took utmost care to prevent harm to civilians."
Open Questions
- What concrete steps will the Arakan Army take after the attack?
- Will there be an official statement from the Myanmar government?
