Newborn Among 15 Killed in Myanmar Airstrikes
A one-week-old infant was among 15 people killed following Myanmar military airstrikes on a clinic and school in Rakhine State.
According to reports from Khaosod Online and Reuters, a one-week-old baby girl was killed during a series of airstrikes conducted by the Myanmar military over the weekend. The attacks targeted multiple locations in Rakhine State, including a makeshift maternity clinic in Mrauk-U, a school, and infrastructure in Kyauktaw, Kyaukphyu, and Pauktaw. Humanitarian workers and rights groups confirmed that at least 15 people died and 32 were injured in the strikes. The infant, who had a twin sibling that survived, was reportedly due to be discharged from the clinic the following day. The Myanmar military, which is currently attempting to regain territory lost to ethnic armed groups like the Arakan Army, has previously described its operations as legitimate actions against 'terrorists.' A spokesperson for the military government has not yet commented on these specific reports. For residents and travelers in the region, the situation remains highly volatile due to intense fighting as the Arakan Army advances toward the state capital, Sittwe. It remains to be confirmed whether further military operations are planned for these areas. Travelers are advised to monitor local news closely and avoid all travel to conflict-affected zones in Rakhine State due to the extreme risk of violence.
