By Muhammad Zia Mohiuddin
Scandinavian News Agency
A Myanmar airstrike on a crowded market and a nearby bridge in Kyauktaw, Rakhine State, reportedly killed dozens of civilians and injured many more on September 28, according to local sources and reports from international news organisations. Scandinavian News Agency has not independently verified the exact casualty figures at the time of publication.
Those affected were reportedly civilians going about daily activities shopping, working, and travelling rather than combatants, according to the same sources. The strike adds to a rising civilian toll in a conflict that has continued for more than four years.
Myanmar Airstrike Adds to Rakhine State’s Ongoing Crisis
Rakhine State has faced repeated waves of displacement and hardship since fighting intensified across Myanmar. Local sources cited in reports said the market and bridge in Kyauktaw were struck without prior warning, though the identity of those responsible for the strike has not been officially confirmed by any named authority at the time of writing.
Background: Myanmar’s Civil War Since 2021
Myanmar’s military ousted the country’s civilian government in February 2021, plunging the nation into an armed conflict that continues today.
Fighting has since spread across much of the country, involving the military junta, the opposition National Unity Government (NUG), and multiple ethnic armed organisations. Rakhine State, home to a complex mix of ethnic and armed groups, has been one of the regions most affected by displacement and civilian harm.
Civilian Impact Amid Ongoing Fighting
Humanitarian organisations have repeatedly flagged civilian casualties as a recurring feature of the conflict, though verified, comprehensive casualty data for Myanmar remains difficult to obtain due to restricted access for independent journalists and aid groups.
The United Nations and other bodies have called for the protection of civilians throughout the conflict, a call reiterated after incidents involving populated areas such as markets.
Key Facts
- An airstrike hit a market and bridge in Kyauktaw, Rakhine State, on September 28
- Dozens of civilians were reportedly killed, with many more injured, per local sources and international media reports
- Myanmar has been in civil conflict since the military took power in February 2021
- Fighting involves the military junta, the National Unity Government, and various ethnic armed groups
- Responsibility for the strike has not been officially confirmed by a named party
- Myanmar
FAQs
What happened in Kyauktaw on September 28?
An airstrike reportedly hit a crowded market and a nearby bridge, killing dozens of civilians and injuring many more, according to local sources and international news reports.
Who is responsible for the Myanmar airstrike in Rakhine?
This has not been officially confirmed by a named authority at the time of publication.
Why is Rakhine State affected by ongoing conflict?
Rakhine State has seen repeated fighting involving multiple armed groups since Myanmar’s civil war escalated after the 2021 military takeover.
How long has Myanmar been in civil conflict?
The conflict traces back to February 2021, when Myanmar’s armed forces removed the country’s democratically elected leadership.
Is casualty data from Myanmar considered reliable?
Humanitarian groups note that verified casualty data is difficult to obtain due to restricted independent access in conflict areas.
International Response and Unverified Details
At the time of publication, no government or armed group had issued an official, named statement confirming responsibility for the September 28 strike.
Scandinavian News Agency will update this report as verified information becomes available from named sources, including Myanmar’s military authorities, the NUG, the United Nations, or independent humanitarian monitors.
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