49 Killed in Airstrike Near Market in Myanmar’s Rakhine State

At least 49 killed in airstrike near market in Rakhine state. Military clashes escalate as conflict intensifies.

September 29, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Bangkok, Myanmar — At least 49 people were killed and 58 others injured in an airstrike targeting a market in western Rakhine state, according to a rebel group and a rescue official. The attack occurred in Kyauktaw township, an area controlled by the Arakan Army, a major ethnic armed group.

The incident marks another deadly escalation in the ongoing conflict between Myanmar’s military and pro-democracy resistance forces. Since the military overthrew Aung San Suu Kyi’s government in February 2021, widespread unrest has led to armed resistance across the country, with clashes intensifying in Rakhine state.

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A fighter jet from the military dropped two bombs near the market around noon, killing vendors, shoppers, and pedestrians. The Arakan Army said it will take retaliatory action against those responsible for the strikes. Rescue workers confirmed the casualties, calling the attack one of the worst in recent months. The military has not yet commented on the strike.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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