Junta airstrikes in Kyauktaw kill at least 7 civilians and displace hundreds
On 17 June 2026, the Myanmar military escalated its campaign against the Arakan Army by launching devastating airstrikes on residential areas in Kyauktaw, Rakhine State. The bombardment destroyed approximately 20 homes, killing at least 7 civilians and displacing an estimated 500 residents.
Casualties reported: 7
Displaced: 500
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