Myanmar military strikes maternity clinic and school, killing 15

· Security · Myanmar

Myanmar's military struck a maternity clinic and a school, killing 15 people including a newborn, according to sources. The bombings come as the government escalates its campaign to retake territory lost to resistance groups. The attacks add to a growing civilian toll in the conflict, which has displaced millions since the 2021 coup. Aid groups have repeatedly warned that hospitals and schools are increasingly coming under attack.

Why it matters：Attacks on health and education facilities deepen a humanitarian crisis and raise legal questions about targeting civilians.

Key points

  • The strikes hit a maternity clinic and a school.
  • Fifteen people were killed, including a newborn.
  • The military is escalating its campaign to retake lost territory.

Sources (original reporting)

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