Military airstrike in Mrauk-U kills pregnant woman, wounds eleven

The airstrike occurred just after midnight in Mrauk-U township, an area held by the Arakan Army (AA), an armed group operating in Rakhine State. The young pregnant woman was killed in the attack, marking a continued toll on civilian populations in areas affected by active conflict. Medical and humanitarian sources confirmed the fatality and the extent of injuries sustained by others in the vicinity. The incident adds to mounting civilian casualties reported across Myanmar's conflict zones, where airstrikes and ground operations have intensified in recent months. No immediate statement was issued by the military regarding the operation or circumstances of the airstrike. The Mrauk-U area has been a site of ongoing tensions between government forces and the Arakan Army as fighting has escalated across Rakhine State.