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Military Airstrikes Intensify Amid Deadly Myanmar Earthquake Crisis

3/31/2025

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Myanmar's military junta is under fire for relentless airstrikes on civilian zones, even as a catastrophic 7.7 magnitude earthquake has claimed over 2,000 lives. Armed groups have denounced these actions as "outrageous," while local residents grapple with rescue efforts amidst the chaos. Though international aid is trickling in, the crisis deepens.

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Story summary

Myanmar's military junta is under fire for relentless airstrikes on civilian zones, even as a catastrophic 7.7 magnitude earthquake has claimed over 2,000 lives. Armed groups have denounced these actions as "outrageous," while local residents grapple with rescue efforts amidst the chaos. Though international aid is trickling in, the crisis deepens.