Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Myanmar Airstrike on School Kills 19 Students
Imagine a place where the military and an armed group are fighting.
The military dropped bombs on two schools while students were sleeping.
Sadly, at least 19 students died, and 22 were injured.
The attack happened in an area where the armed group has been fighting.
The military hasn't said anything about the attack, drawing criticism from the UN and other countries, who are calling for an investigation.
This attack is part of a larger problem since the military took over the government.
Airstrike on two private high schools in Rakhine State, Myanmar.
At least 19 students were killed in the attack.
22 others were injured in the airstrike.
The Arakan Army (AA) claims the Myanmar military conducted the attack.
The military junta has not issued a formal statement on the incident.
- Who
- Myanmar military (as claimed by the Arakan Army)
- What
- Launched an airstrike on two private high schools
- When
- Just after midnight on Friday
- Where
- Kyauktaw township, Rakhine State, Myanmar
- Why
- Not stated in the article
Arakan Army
Myanmar Military
Responsibility for the Attack
Arakan Army
The Arakan Army blames the Myanmar military for the attack.
Myanmar Military
The Myanmar military has not released any statement on the attack.
- Event
- Airstrike on two private high schools
- Location
- Kyauktaw township, Rakhine State, Myanmar
- Victims
- At least 19 students killed, 22 injured
- Target
- Two private high schools
- Perpetrator
- Myanmar military (as claimed by AA)
- Time
- Just after midnight on Friday
Sources
Myanmar: 19 school students die as junta airstrike targets schools in Rakhine
Military Airstrike on Two Myanmar Schools Kills at Least 19, Including Students
500-Pound Bombs Dropped On Myanmar School, 19 Students Dead
