Fourteen Killed in Myanmar Monastery Strike During Meditation Retreat

An airstrike on a Buddhist monastery in Myanmar killed 14 people on August 22, according to rescue workers and local reports.

The site was struck twice while civilians had gathered for a meditation retreat. Details on the exact location and the identity of the aircraft remain limited amid the country’s ongoing civil conflict.

Myanmar has seen repeated attacks on civilian and religious sites since the 2021 military takeover. Independent verification is difficult because of restricted access and communication blackouts in many regions.