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Four civilians killed, 10 injured in junta airstrike on AA-held Kyauktaw
A junta jet fighter dropped bombs on Kyauktaw, killing four civilians and injuring 10 others, according to initial reports.
10 Oct 2024
DMG Newsroom
10 October 2024, Kyauktaw
At least 14 civilian casualties were reported in a junta air attack on Arakan State's Kyauktaw, which is held by the Arakkha Army (AA), at around 4:30 p.m. on October 10.
A junta jet fighter dropped bombs on Kyauktaw, killing four civilians and injuring 10 others, according to initial reports.
"A junta jet fighter dropped two bombs on Kyauktaw on Thursday evening, killing four civilians and wounding 10 others," said a resident of Kyauktaw.
DMG continues to investigate the details surrounding the latest civilian casualties in Arakan State.
Civilian fatalities and injuries are rising daily in Arakan State and elsewhere in the country as Myanmar's military regime has been carrying out airstrikes targeting towns and villages.
"We are always psychologically affected by the dangers of junta airstrikes. We can't sleep well at night. Many civilians have been killed in the regime air assaults," said a local woman in Kyauktaw.
At least 50 civilians have been killed and 20 others were injured in junta air raids in Arakan State since October 1.


