An airstrike by Myanmar’s army on a village under the control of an armed ethnic minority group has resulted in a tragic loss of life and destruction. The attack took place in Kyauk Ni Maw village on Ramree island, an area controlled by the ethnic Arakan Army in western Rakhine state. Reports indicate that approximately 40 people were killed, with at least 20 others sustaining injuries. The bombing triggered a fire that engulfed hundreds of houses in the village.
The military has not officially acknowledged the attack, and due to limited communication access in the area, the situation in the village remains difficult to verify independently. The Arakan Army spokesperson confirmed that a jet fighter bombed the village, resulting in the deaths of civilians, including women and children. The spokesperson also mentioned that more than 500 houses were destroyed in the fire caused by the airstrike.
