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Air Strikes on Myanmar Hospital Kill 30 Before Election

12/19/2025

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The Myanmar military junta conducted air strikes on a hospital in Mrauk-U on December 11.
Analysts say the strikes aim to intimidate voters and secure territory as major powers stay passive, days before the general election.
Reports indicate more than 30 people were killed, including patients and medical staff, with about 80 injured.
The junta claims the People’s Defence Force (PDF), formed after the 2021 coup, was involved.

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The Myanmar military junta conducted air strikes on a hospital in Mrauk-U on December 11.
Analysts say the strikes aim to intimidate voters and secure territory as major powers stay passive, days before the general election.
Reports indicate more than 30 people were killed, including patients and medical staff, with about 80 injured.
The junta claims the People’s Defence Force (PDF), formed after the 2021 coup, was involved.