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WorldFourteen killed in Myanmar monastery air strike

Opposition fighters and a local rescue worker say Myanmar military air strikes on a monastery in Sagaing region killed 14 elderly people and injured several monks. Civilians had reportedly gathered there for a meditation retreat during Buddhist Lent, and the site was struck twice, according to the rescuer. The military has not commented.

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BBBC News★★★★☆2026-08-22 13:48Original

Fourteen killed in Myanmar monastery air strike
Fourteen killed in Myanmar monastery air strikeWorld