Dozens killed as Myanmar military gov’t launches air strike on hospital

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffDecember 11, 2025 at 09:42 AM

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On December 11, 2025, an air strike by Myanmar's military government hit a 300-bed hospital in Mrauk U township, Rakhine state, killing at least 30 people, including patients, and wounding approximately 70. The Arakan Army, which is battling the government in the region, reported that the hospital was completely destroyed. The attack occurred amidst ongoing conflict in Myanmar following the 2021 coup and intensified fighting in Rakhine state, which has led to the suspension of healthcare services. The hospital was reportedly overflowing with patients at the time of the strike.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Mrauk U township 50% Rakhine state ×360% Arakan Army 70% Aung San Suu Kyi ×280% Myanmar military government ×4100%

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Very Negative

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Classification Confidence

90%

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Rakhine state

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