Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Military Airstrike Hits Hospital in Myanmar, 31 Dead

12/11/2025

42 8 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

On December 10, 2025, a military airstrike by Myanmar's military junta hit a hospital in Mrauk U, killing 31 and injuring 68, according to an aid worker.
This attack comes as the military junta intensifies its offensive ahead of elections set for December 28.
The Arakan Army, which controls 14 of Rakhine's 17 townships, said patients were killed.
The military blockade has worsened the humanitarian crisis, increasing hunger and malnutrition.

1 of 1

Story summary

On December 10, 2025, a military airstrike by Myanmar's military junta hit a hospital in Mrauk U, killing 31 and injuring 68, according to an aid worker.
This attack comes as the military junta intensifies its offensive ahead of elections set for December 28.
The Arakan Army, which controls 14 of Rakhine's 17 townships, said patients were killed.
The military blockade has worsened the humanitarian crisis, increasing hunger and malnutrition.