Myanmar junta airstrikes destroy hospital and school in Rakhine’s Myebon Township, killing elderly woman

Myanmar’s military launched airstrikes targeting a hospital and a school in Kamhtaunggyi town, Myebon Township, northern Rakhine State, in the early hours of 3 January, resulting in the death of an elderly woman. The area is controlled by the Arakan Army (AA).

The attack occurred at approximately 1 am, with a junta jet fighter dropping three bombs in two rounds of strikes, completely destroying the hospital and school.

The victim, identified as 70-year-old Daw Ma Thein from Ywar Thit Ward in Kamhtaunggyi, sustained critical injuries and died while receiving medical treatment, according to Arakan Princess Media.