Archive · 16 Aug 2025
Myanmar Military Airstrike in Mogok Kills At Least 21
In Myanmar, the military bombed a town called Mogok, known for gem mining.
The airstrike killed at least 21 people, including women, and damaged buildings.
This happened during a civil war where the military is fighting against groups who oppose them.
The attack was near a Buddhist monastery.
The military hasn't said anything about the attack, but the opposition group, TNLA, reported it.
This is part of a larger conflict since the army took over the government in 2021.
Myanmar military conducted an airstrike on the gem-mining town of Mogok, killing at least 21 people.
The attack occurred in Shwegu ward, targeting a Buddhist monastery and damaging homes.
The TNLA, an armed opposition group, reported the incident and provided casualty figures.
The airstrike is part of intensified military actions amid the ongoing civil war.
The military has not commented on the attack, which follows a pattern of frequent airstrikes.
- Who
- Myanmar military and the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA).
- What
- Military airstrike on Mogok, a gem-mining town.
- When
- Thursday at 8:30 p.m.
- Where
- Mogok, Myanmar, northeast of Mandalay.
- Why
- Part of the ongoing civil war as the military tries to reclaim territory.
Opposition/Residents
Myanmar Military
Legitimacy of the attack
Opposition/Residents
Condemn the airstrike as an attack on civilians and demand accountability.
Myanmar Military
The military has not commented, but previously accused resistance forces of being terrorists and claimed to attack legitimate targets.
- Location
- Mogok, Myanmar
- Casualties
- At least 21 killed
- Target
- Buddhist monastery, homes
- Group involved
- Myanmar military and TNLA
- Date of Attack
- Thursday