World · Singapore Bureau
Myanmar military air strike on monastery kills 14, witnesses say
A coordinated air strike by Myanmar's armed forces on a religious compound has left at least 14 people dead, according to eyewitness accounts. The military has not yet responded to requests for comment on the incident.
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Local witnesses described scenes of devastation following the bombing of the monastery, with reports indicating significant casualties among those present at the site. The exact circumstances surrounding the strike and any intended military targets remain unclear at this stage.
The incident marks another escalation in the country's ongoing armed conflict, which has intensified since the military's seizure of power in February 2021. Religious facilities have occasionally been affected by military operations across Myanmar in recent months.
Efforts to obtain an official statement from Myanmar's armed forces regarding the strike have so far been unsuccessful. Details about the number of injured and the extent of damage to the monastery compound are still being compiled by local authorities and aid organisations.
The bombing adds to mounting concerns over civilian casualties in Myanmar's conflict zones. Regional humanitarian organisations have called for increased access to affected areas to assess the scale of the humanitarian impact and provide assistance to survivors.