Junta airstrikes killed nearly 10 individuals, injured around 20 in Rakhine in just two days

On October 29 and 30, the Myanmar Air Force is said to have conducted airstrikes on four townships in Rakhine State, resulting in the deaths of nearly 10 civilians and injuries to around 20 others.

The townships that experienced bombings included Kyaukphyu, Rathedaung, Pauktaw, and Ponnagyun.

On October 30, it was reported that the Myanmar Air Force used jet fighters to bomb the village of Zinchaung Konbwe in the Zinchaung area of Kyaukphyu township, which is under the control of the AA. This attack resulted in the deaths of five civilians, including women, and injured over ten others.

A resident of Zin Chaung village informed the news agency that at approximately 4 pm on October 30, a jet fighter dropped two 500-pound bombs in rapid succession.

At midday on October 30, the military stationed in Sittwe struck the village of Aw Zee Kai, located in Rathedaung Township and controlled by the AA, resulting in the death of one villager and injuries to two others.