Air strikes on Myanmar monastery kill at least 14, opposition says

Military aircraft targeted the monastery in an apparent strike that killed at least 14 people gathered for religious observances, opposition groups reported. A local resident confirmed that more than 100 individuals were present at the site participating in a spiritual retreat when the bombardment occurred.

The incident marks another instance of reported civilian casualties amid Myanmar's ongoing internal conflict. Buddhist monasteries have historically held significant cultural and spiritual importance in Myanmar, serving as gathering places for both religious practice and community activities.

Details surrounding the military's stated justification for the air strikes remained unclear. Opposition sources have increasingly documented civilian harm during military operations, though independent verification of such incidents remains challenging given restricted access to affected areas.

The attack underscores the humanitarian toll of Myanmar's internal strife, which has displaced hundreds of thousands of civilians and disrupted normal life across large swathes of the country since the military's 2021 coup.