Myanmar military airstrike kills 14 at Buddhist monastery
A Myanmar military airstrike hit a Buddhist monastery in the central Sagaing region, killing 14 people who were participating in a weeklong meditation retreat. The attack is part of a series of frequent aerial strikes by the military junta against areas associated with pro-democracy forces and ethnic armed groups, resulting in significant civilian casualties.
Date: August 21, 2026
Location: Sagaing Region, Myanmar
Conflict: Myanmar Civil War
Category: airstrike
Severity: CRITICAL
Casualties reported: 14
Source: AsiaOne