Arakan Army claims 15 bombs dropped by military in Rakhine State; Malaysia to ‘prioritize’ Myanmar crisis at ASEAN

At least nine civilians were killed and 30 others were injured by airstrikes carried out by the Burma Air Force on Kyauktaw Township in Arakan State on Saturday. The Arakan Army (AA) claimed that 15 bombs were dropped on Kyauktaw town, including its market, which is located 50 miles (80 km) north of the state capital Sittwe. Kyauktaw has been under AA control since last February.