Junta Air Force Bombs Maungdaw Town with Two Aerial Bombs
Maung Daw – June 24, 2026
The Junta Air Force carried out an airstrike on Maungdaw town today, dropping two bombs at approximately 11:40 AM local time.
The attack struck the vicinity of Aung Myay Bodhi ward in Ward 5, an area which formerly served as a Junta youth development center.
According to reports, the Arakan Army (AA) has been using the temple grounds in the area to provide arms training and enforce conscription among newly recruited Rohingya in the region. The AA is also reported to have established camps in local villages and other public areas.
While military sources assert that the airstrikes hit these AA positions and resulted in no troop casualties, the Arakan Army has yet to release a detailed official list of the dead and injured from its side.
The AARA team has urged the Arakan Army to relocate its bases away from public areas, citing the heightened risk of further retaliatory bombings. The Junta military is currently intensifying its efforts to recapture lost territory across the Arakan region.
Separate Incident in Kyauktaw and Linmataw
In a separate series of attacks today, residential neighborhoods, clinics, and temporary markets in the wards of Kyauktaw town and Linmataw village were bombarded by four fighter jets for approximately one hour. Those airstrikes resulted in the deaths of at least 9 civilians and left 18 others injured.
Latest news
Junta Air Force Bombs Maungdaw Town with Two Aerial Bombs
Report for Action Against Rohingya Atrocities (AARA): Minbya Boat Capsizing Incident
On 12 May 2026, an overcrowded boat carrying Rohingya villagers returning from a football match capsized in the Lay Myo River in Minbya Township, Rakhine State, killing 10 people, including an 8-year-old child. The tragedy underscores the dangerous conditions Rohingya communities face due to severe restrictions on freedom of movement, reliance on unsafe transportation, and heightened risks during the monsoon season. This incident reflects the broader humanitarian crisis confronting Rohingya in Rakhine State and the urgent need for unrestricted movement, safer transport, and increased humanitarian access.
CONDEMNING THE BRUTAL EXTRAJUDICIAL KILLING OF ROHINGYA YOUTHS BY THE ARAKAN ARMY (AA) IN NORTH MAUNGDAW
AARA strongly condemns the brutal extrajudicial killing of two Rohingya youths by the Arakan Army in Maungdaw. Arbitrarily detained while fishing, the victims were later found dead, showing clear signs of severe abuse. This atrocity reflects an escalating pattern of violence against Rohingya civilians. AARA urgently calls for an independent international investigation, accountability for perpetrators, and immediate protection for the Rohingya population.
