Myanmar military airstrike on a market in Rakhine state kills at least 33

29 September 2026

A military airstrike on a market in Kyauktaw, Rakhine state, killed at least 33 people and wounded 36 on 28 September 2026.
The Arakan Army reported the figures and rescue official Wai Hun Aung confirmed the details to the Associated Press. The group has captured 14 of Rakhine's 17 townships.
The market is the region's main wholesale centre and was hit at noon local time; the Arakan Army said the toll may continue to increase.
The military did not immediately comment but has previously said it strikes only legitimate military targets.
Nearly 500,000 people are displaced in Rakhine amid fighting since the 2021 coup.