Myanmar Military Launches Airstrikes on Kyauktaw

For the second consecutive day, the Myanmar military junta has carried out deadly airstrikes targeting civilian-populated neighborhoods in Kyauktaw Town, resulting in the deaths of at least eight civilians and injuries to 14 others, according to local eyewitnesses and humanitarian monitoring groups. The indiscriminate aerial bombardments began early this week, escalating tensions in the region and drawing condemnation from rights observers.

Local sources report that the airstrikes struck residential zones with no visible military presence, suggesting a deliberate targeting of non-combatants. Among the victims were women and children, with multiple homes completely destroyed and families left buried under the rubble. Emergency response teams and local medics have struggled to provide care to the wounded due to the dangerous conditions and the scarcity of medical supplies.

“People are living in terror,” said one Kyauktaw resident who narrowly survived the bombing. “There was no warning. The planes came out of nowhere, and within minutes, our neighborhood was in flames.” Videos circulating on local social media platforms show charred remains of homes, injured civilians receiving roadside care, and desperate cries from survivors.

The Myanmar junta has not issued any official statement regarding the attacks. However, humanitarian organizations have strongly condemned the airstrikes as violations of international humanitarian law, specifically the Geneva Conventions, which prohibit attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure in conflict zones. Rights groups are urging the international community to respond with urgency and hold the Myanmar military accountable for what may constitute war crimes.

The latest attacks in Kyauktaw come amid intensifying conflict across Rakhine State between the junta and various armed groups. Civilians—particularly the Rohingya and other ethnic minorities—continue to bear the brunt of the violence, often trapped between warring factions with little access to safety, aid, or justice.

As the death toll rises and survivors struggle to recover, calls for international intervention are growing louder. Humanitarian agencies and Rohingya advocates are urging the United Nations, ASEAN, and international powers to take immediate action to prevent further civilian casualties and to establish mechanisms for justice and accountability.

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