Myanmar military airstrike kills seven civilians in Rakhine state

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Myanmar military aircraft conducted an airstrike on Kyauktaw in Rakhine state, killing at least seven civilians, including a child, on June 18, 2026. Rights groups state the military's air force frequently conducts indiscriminate strikes, which have been crucial in countering pro-democracy guerilla advances.

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A Myanmar military airstrike on the Rakhine state town of Kyauktaw killed at least seven civilians.

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