Myanmar airstrikes kill 14 civilians in Arakan: AA

By Admin 02 Nov 2026

DMG Newsroom

2 November 2026, Werathani

Myanmar military airstrikes killed at least 14 civilians and injured 37 others across Arakan (Rakhine) State on November 1 and 2, including displaced people sheltering in Kyaukphyu Township, according to the Arakan Army (AA).

In a statement issued on Monday, the AA said military aircraft carried out repeated bombing raids across several townships, hitting a displacement camp, a medical facility, a public bridge, residential areas and former military positions.

At approximately 12:15 p.m. on November 2, a military gyrocopter reportedly dropped two bombs on a camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs) near Sanae Min Pyin village in Kyaukphyu Township.

The attack killed two displaced civilians and injured five others, while damaging several shelters. One cow was also killed and another injured, the AA said.

The latest attack followed airstrikes on November 1 that reportedly killed 12 civilians, including a newborn baby, and injured 32 others across four townships.

In Mrauk-U Township, fighter jets struck a temporary medical clinic and maternity ward in Thammaraz Ward, killing five civilians and injuring nine, according to the AA.

Another airstrike hit a public bridge connecting Wa Taung and Pan Phae Chaung villages in Kyauktaw Township, killing seven civilians and injuring seven others.

Additional strikes in Kyaukphyu and Werathani (Pauktaw) townships injured 16 civilians and damaged residential buildings.

The AA also reported overnight airstrikes on former military positions near Kan Sauk Taung in Kyauktaw Township.

Between approximately 11:30 p.m. on November 1 and 12:40 a.m. on November 2, four fighter jets reportedly conducted 13 bombing runs against the former Light Infantry Battalion 539 and Artillery Battalion 377 bases.

A Y-12 aircraft reportedly dropped up to 30 bombs in the surrounding area. The AA did not report additional casualties from these strikes.

The armed group accused Myanmar's military of deliberately targeting civilians after failing to advance in ground operations against AA forces.

DMG could not independently verify the November 2 casualties or the allegation that civilians were deliberately targeted. The military authorities' response to the latest allegations was not available at the time of reporting.

The attacks come amid continuing hostilities in Arakan, where the AA controls most of the state following major territorial gains against Myanmar's military.

Under international humanitarian law, parties to armed conflict must distinguish between civilians and military targets and take precautions to minimise civilian harm. Medical facilities are also entitled to specific protections.