2 killed, 15 injured in heavy weapon attack in Myanmar

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2 killed, 15 injured in heavy weapon attack in Myanmar

Two people were killed and 15 others injured in a heavy weapons attack in western Myanmar's Rakhine State on Saturday, the State Administration Council's Information Team reported, according to Xinhua.

According to the council's information team, the explosive assault, carried out by Arakan Army (AA), hit a high school compound in Buthidaung Township of Rakhine State at around 1 a.m. local time on Saturday.

The victims included internally displaced persons that are taking shelter in the school compound, as well as local residents, the report said.

The injured included four children aged between one and five years old, the report said.

Local authorities and rescue organizations transported the injured to a nearby military hospital for medical treatment, it added.

Source: www.dailyfinland.fi

5 Comments
  1. AmyJohnson says

    It’s heartbreaking to hear about the innocent lives lost and the children injured in the heavy weapon attack in Myanmar. My thoughts are with the victims and their families during this difficult time.

  2. AlexJohnson87 says

    Was there any prior warning or security measures in place that could have prevented this tragic attack?

    1. MeganDavis92 says

      Unfortunately, there were no prior warnings or adequate security measures in place to prevent this tragic attack. The sudden and intense nature of the assault caught everyone off guard, leading to devastating consequences. It’s a stark reminder of the volatile situation in the region and the pressing need for better protection measures.

  3. EmilySmith123 says

    Were there any security measures in place to prevent such attacks in the school compound?

    1. JohnDoe456 says

      Yes, according to the report, local authorities and rescue organizations were responsible for the security measures in the school compound. Unfortunately, despite their efforts, the heavy weapon attack still took place. It’s a tragic situation indeed.

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