Myanmar Military Air Strike on Rakhine Village Market Kills at Least 17 Civilians

A Myanmar military air strike on a village market in Rakhine state reportedly killed at least 17 civilians, including children, and wounded several others, according to the Arakan Army and local sources. UNICEF expressed deep concern over the incident, urging all parties to respect international humanitarian law. The military government has not commented, while the conflict, ongoing since a 2021 coup, has caused widespread displacement and humanitarian challenges in the region.