Myanmar army air strike kills dozens in Rakhine state

An air strike carried out by Myanmar’s military killed at least 33 people near a market in Kyauktaw, Rakhine state, on September 28, 2026. The attack also wounded 36 others and caused significant damage to buildings, vehicles, and a nearby bridge. The military has not issued an immediate comment but has previously claimed to target only legitimate military objectives and accused resistance groups of terrorism.