Myanmar Military Strike Devastates Hospital, Leaving 34 Dead and Dozens Injured

Breaking News: Myanmar Military Air Strike Hits Hospital, Leaving 34 Dead and Dozens Injured At least 34 people have died and dozens more are injured after a military air strike from Myanmar's military hit a hospital in the country's west on Wednesday night. The hospital, located in Mrauk-U town in Rakhine state, was targeted by air strikes from the Myanmar military, which has been intensifying its air campaign to reclaim territory from ethnic armies. According to ground sources, the hospital was hit during a period of heightened military activity in the region. The Arakan Army, one of the strongest ethnic armies fighting the country's military regime, controls the area. The Myanmar military has not commented on the strikes, which come as the country prepares to vote later this month in its first election since the coup. The immediate impact of the air strike has been devastating, with most of the casualties being patients at the hospital. Khaing Thukha, a spokesperson for the Arakan Army, confirmed the details of the attack, stating that the hospital was not a military target. The attack has sparked widespread condemnation, with many calling for an end to the military's use of air power against civilians. The situation in Myanmar has been dire since the military seized power in a coup in 2021, triggering a civil war that has resulted in thousands of deaths and millions of displaced people. In recent months, the military has intensified its air strikes, deploying paragliders to drop bombs on its enemies. The use of air power has raised concerns about the protection of civilians and the potential for further human rights abuses. As the country prepares to vote in its first election since the coup, the air strike has raised questions about the military's intentions and its commitment to respecting human rights. The international community is watching the situation closely, with many calling for an end to the violence and a return to democratic governance. The situation in Myanmar remains volatile, with the military continuing to use air power to target ethnic armies and civilians. The impact of the air strike will be felt for weeks to come, with many families left to mourn the loss of loved ones and others struggling to access medical care. The international community must continue to pressure the military to respect human rights and to work towards a peaceful resolution to the conflict.