Myanmar military strike kills 14 people at a Buddhist monastery, opposition group says
Summary
A military airstrike in Myanmar’s Sagaing region hit a Buddhist monastery during a meditation retreat, killing 14 people and injuring 20 others. The attack is part of ongoing airstrikes by Myanmar’s military against armed groups, which often result in civilian deaths.Key Facts
- The airstrike happened on a Friday morning in Swel Le Oh village, about 75 km west of Mandalay.
- Fourteen people, including three women, died in the attack.
- About 20 people were wounded when a jet fighter dropped bombs on the monastery compound.
- More than 100 people were attending a week-long meditation retreat during Buddhist Lent.
- Two bombs were dropped with 15 minutes between them; the second bomb damaged a nearby house.
- The attack was reported by a local opposition group and confirmed by a villager who lost a relative.
- Survivors fled to a nearby community after burying those who died.
- This strike is one of many recent deadly air attacks by Myanmar’s military targeting pro-democracy and ethnic armed groups, often harming civilians.
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