Myanmar Airstrike Results In 17 Civilian Deaths In Market

On February 25, 2026, a military air strike in Myanmar's Rakhine state resulted in the deaths of at least 17 civilians, including three children, according to local organizations and reports from Al Jazeera and The Frontier Post. The strike targeted a village market in Yoe Ngu, located approximately 33 kilometers northeast of Sittwe, during peak hours around 2:00 p.m. local time. Pyae Phyo Naing, chairman of the Ponnagyun Youths Association, reported, "In our list, there are 18 confirmed deaths and 16 injured people," highlighting the devastating impact of the attack. Eyewitness accounts described the scene as chaotic, with buildings destroyed and bodies scattered, as Naing noted, "Some people were crying, while many dead bodies were scattered over the area."