Myanmar Airstrike Kills 19 Students

Yangon: At least 19 students were killed in an airstrike during clashes between the Myanmar military and the ethnic armed group Arakan Army in western Rakhine state’s Kyauktaw township on Friday night. Another 22 students were injured, according to the Arakan Army. The attack targeted two private schools, with victims aged between 15 and 21. The group accused the ruling junta military of carrying out the strike. Since the 2021 military coup, Myanmar has witnessed rising instability, with frequent air and artillery strikes against civilians in conflict zones. Poor communication facilities continue to hamper updates from the region.