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Myanmar Military Airstrike Kills 14 at Monastery Retreat
A Buddhist monastery in central Myanmar, where around 100 civilians were attending a meditation retreat, was reportedly struck twice by military planes.
Fourteen people have been killed in central Myanmar following a military airstrike on a Buddhist monastery, according to reports from rescue workers and witnesses. The incident occurred at a time when around 100 civilians were attending a meditation retreat at the site.
Witnesses reported that the building, located in central Myanmar, was targeted by military planes. A rescue worker further stated that the monastery had been struck twice during the aerial assault.
The attack claimed the lives of individuals who had gathered for the spiritual retreat. The specific date of the strike was not immediately detailed in the reports, but accounts indicate a significant loss of civilian life at a place of worship and contemplation.
The situation in Myanmar has remained tense following the military takeover, with ongoing clashes and violence reported across various regions. Civilian areas, including religious sites, have at times been caught in the crossfire or directly targeted in the conflict.
Reporting by the The Indian Morning Post Editorial Desk.
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