Myanmar military airstrike kills 50 civilians in Rakhine state market

On Monday, September 28, 2026, a military airstrike targeted a crowded market in the city of Kyauktaw, located in Myanmar's Rakhine state. The death toll from the attack has reached 50, with dozens more injured, including 22 individuals reported to be in critical condition. According to witnesses, a fighter jet dropped bombs three times on the market area situated along a riverbank in a region currently controlled by insurgents.

The attack has drawn international condemnation, with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk expressing serious concerns regarding violations of international humanitarian law. This incident occurred amidst a prolonged civil war that has largely isolated Rakhine state from the rest of the country. Human rights organizations continue to monitor the situation, noting that the military has increasingly targeted locations without military relevance, potentially constituting war crimes.