Myanmar Military Airstrike on Thandwe Kills Father and Daughter, Injures Three

Khaing Lu Hla (Roma Mray)

Narinjara, 16 August 2026

Myanmar's military junta launched a fresh airstrike on Thandwe in Arakan State early Sunday morning, killing a 50-year-old man and his 14-year-old daughter. Three other civilians, including a toddler, were injured in the attack.

The incident occurred around 6:00 AM on August 16, 2026, when a junta jet fighter dropped a 500-pound bomb on Ward No. 8. The strike completely destroyed local homes.

Local officials identified the deceased as U Min Naung, 50, and his daughter, Ma Chun Lai Shwe Yi, 14, who both died instantly. The injured victims include U Zeyar Min Lwin, 45, Daw Htay Htay Maw, 40, and two-year-old Ma Shwe Moe Ye Thaw.

Local residents fear the casualty count will rise as emergency teams clear the rubble.

This attack follows a pattern of escalating junta airstrikes targeting civilian areas across Thandwe and Gwa townships, which have claimed nearly 30 civilian lives over the past a few days.