MYANMAR AIRSTRIKE ON RAKHINE MARKET LEAVES DOZENS DEAD AND INJURED
DEADLY AIRSTRIKE HITS KYAUktaw A deadly airstrike in western Myanmar has left dozens of people dead and many others injured after bombs struck a market and nearby bridge in Kyauktaw, a town in Rakhine State. The attack occurred on Monday, September 28, 2026, amid the continuing conflict between Myanmar’s military and the Arakan Army. Initial reports placed the death toll at 33, with 36 people injured. By Tuesday, however, the reported number of fatalities had risen to around 50 as rescuers recovered additional bodies from the scene. Reuters reported that a local aid worker and the armed group controlling the area confirmed the updated toll. MARKET WAS CROWDED WHEN THE STRIKE OCCURRED The attack reportedly happened around midday when the area was busy with vendors, shoppers and pedestrians. The market is considered an important wholesale trading centre for the region, attracting people from surrounding communities. According to reports from the area, the st...