Myanmar military airstrike on Buddhist monastery kills 14
A Myanmar military airstrike targeted the Swel Le Oh village monastery in Myaung Township, Sagaing Region, on August 21, 2026. Opposition groups and local media outlets reported the death toll at 14 people, with several others injured. The facility was reportedly being used by civilians seeking refuge from nearby fighting. The military junta has increasingly relied on air assets to suppress resistance in the Sagaing stronghold, where the People's Defense Forces lack effective anti-aircraft capabilities.
Date: August 21, 2026
Location: Sagaing, Myanmar
Conflict: Myanmar Civil War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 14
Source: Associated Press