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Myanmar airstrikes kill 15 including newborn at clinic and school
Military aircraft have struck four townships in western Rakhine state, hitting a medical clinic and school as fighting intensifies between government forces and the Arakan Army. The attack comes as the armed group advances toward the state capital, Sittwe.
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Airstrikes across four townships in Rakhine state on Sunday resulted in at least 15 deaths, including a newborn patient at a clinic caught in the bombardment. The military operations targeted areas where the Arakan Army, which controls much of the state, has been conducting a sustained offensive toward Sittwe.
The strikes hit civilian infrastructure including a medical facility and an educational institution, according to reports from the conflict zone. The exact circumstances surrounding each fatality remained unclear, though the targeting of a clinic suggested potential civilian casualties among patients and staff.
The violence reflects the escalating military campaign in Rakhine state, where the Arakan Army has gained significant territorial control over recent months. The group's push toward Sittwe has prompted intensified response from Myanmar's military, which has relied heavily on airstrikes in the conflict.
The strikes underscore the humanitarian toll of the ongoing conflict in western Myanmar, where combat operations continue to displace civilians and damage essential services. Medical facilities and schools have become increasingly vulnerable to attack as the territorial struggle intensifies across Rakhine state.