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Myanmar junta intensifies airstrikes on civilians in Rakhine offensive

· ≈ Rakhine State, Myanmar · single source so far

France 24 reports that the military junta launched a new offensive in September to retake Rakhine State. It has stepped up airstrikes on civilians, including double-tap strikes.

Location
≈ Rakhine State, Myanmar · Myanmar live map
Coordinates
≈ 20.10°N 93.50°E
Reported
5 Nov 2026, 17:58 UTC
Category
Conflict · Air / missile / drone
Impact
3 of 5 · Serious
Situation
Myanmar civil war
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Junta stepping up airstrikes on civilians in Rakhine offensive, France 24 reports

France 24 reported on Thursday that the military junta has intensified airstrikes on civilians, including double-tap strikes, as part of an offensive launched in September to retake Rakhine State. On Tuesday, UNICEF reported that an airstrike hit a school in Myanmar, killing three children and injuring five others.

  • France 24 says the junta began a new offensive in September to retake Rakhine State.
  • The reported airstrikes on civilians include double-tap strikes.
  • UNICEF says a school airstrike killed three children and injured five.
Updated 5 Nov 2026, 18:19 UTC · Written by Claude from the reports on this page and on the map. Check the linked sources for full details.

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