Bomb (Air Delivered) event in Rakhine State, Mrauk-U area, Myanmar on Thu 12th February 2026

12th February 2026

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Seven civilians, including an infant, were killed and at least 10 others were injured by airstrikes carried out by the Burma Air Force on two towns in Kyauktaw and Mrauk-U townships on Thursday, residents told DVB.

Four civilians from Kyauktaw and a family of three, including an infant, from Mrauk-U were among those killed by airstrikes on Feb. 12.

Residents told DVB that a fighter jet dropped bombs on Kyauktaw, then dropped two bombs on Mrauk-U, causing at least 10 civilian casualties. The injured are receiving medical attention at the AA Public Health Department clinic.

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Rakhine State ( Mrauk-U area )

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