Myanmar military airstrike kills dozens in Rakhine state

The airstrike struck near a market in Kyauktaw township in Rakhine state, resulting in significant casualties among civilians in the area. The Arakan Army, an armed group operating in the region, reported the death toll and injury count following the incident.

Rakhine state has been a focal point of conflict in Myanmar, with tensions between the military and various armed organisations creating a volatile security situation. Airstrikes have become an increasingly common tactic employed by the Myanmar military in its operations against non-state armed groups.

The incident underscores the humanitarian toll of Myanmar's internal conflict, which has displaced hundreds of thousands of people and created a severe humanitarian crisis in recent years. Civilian populations in conflict zones face mounting risks from military operations as tensions persist across the country.

International organisations have repeatedly called for restraint and adherence to humanitarian law in Myanmar's conflict zones. The country has experienced widespread instability since the military coup in February 2021, with armed resistance emerging across multiple regions.