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

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