31 Killed in Military Air Strike on Hospital in Myanmar: Escalating Violence Ahead of Controversial Elections

Dec 11, 2025 11:34 pm CST

A devastating military air strike on a hospital in Myanmar's Rakhine state killed 31 people including an infant, highlighting the escalating violence as the ruling junta prepares for contested December elections. The attack on Mrauk-U general hospital comes amid ongoing conflict with the Arakan Army rebels who control most of the region, exacerbating a severe humanitarian crisis.