Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Myanmar military strikes hospital, claims opposition use
The Myanmar military said they attacked a hospital in Rakhine state because they believed armed groups were using it as a base.
Many people, including patients and medical workers, were killed or hurt.
The military says only armed members were killed, but rescue workers say civilians were also affected.
The United Nations and the World Health Organization are very upset about the attack.
The Arakan Army, which controls much of Rakhine, says they will work with global groups to seek justice.
Myanmar has been in conflict since the military took power in 2021.
Myanmar military acknowledges airstrike on hospital in Rakhine state.
Military claims armed groups used hospital as a base.
Rescue services report 34 killed, including civilians and medical staff.
UN and WHO condemn the attack, citing broader civilian harm.
Arakan Army vows to seek justice and take action against the military.
- Who
- Myanmar military, Arakan Army, People’s Defence Force, civilians
- What
- Airstrike on hospital in Rakhine state
- When
- Wednesday, February 2024
- Where
- Mrauk-U township, Rakhine state, Myanmar
- Why
- Military claims hospital was used as a base by armed groups
- Location
- Mrauk-U township, Rakhine state, Myanmar
- Date of Attack
- Wednesday, February 2024
- Casualties (Rescue Services)
- 34 killed, 80 injured
- Casualties (Military Claim)
- Armed members and supporters only
- Groups Involved
- Arakan Army, People’s Defence Force, Myanmar military
- UN Response
- Condemned as part of broader civilian harm pattern
- WHO Statement
- Disrupted healthcare access for communities
- Arakan Army Control
- 14 of 17 Rakhine townships