Myanmar Military Kills 400 in 240 March Airstrikes as Civil War Death Toll Tops 90,000
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Updated · The New York Times · Jun 24
Myanmar Military Kills 400 in 240 March Airstrikes as Civil War Death Toll Tops 90,000
1 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jun 24
Summary
More than 240 bombing strikes in March killed at least 400 people, marking Myanmar’s deadliest monthly civilian toll since the 2021 coup, according to human rights groups.
The military has intensified attacks since elections held in December and January, using daily airstrikes, village burnings and aircraft including fighter jets, helicopters, drones and armed paragliders.
More than 90,000 people have been killed in the five-year war, and A.C.L.E.D. says Myanmar was the world’s most extreme conflict zone in 2025 outside the Palestinian territories.
Nearly 4 million people have fled their homes, almost a quarter of the population faces acute hunger, and the country is now considered the world’s most land mine-contaminated.
More than 1,200 armed groups are fighting across Myanmar, with rebels controlling over half the country even as the military’s Russian- and Chinese-backed firepower threatens those gains.
With Russia and China arming the junta, is Myanmar's democratic resistance facing its final days?
Can a new rebel alliance unite a thousand factions to finally topple Myanmar's brutal military junta?
Myanmar’s Civil War in 2026: Escalating Violence, 90,000+ Deaths, and a Deepening Humanitarian Catastrophe
Overview
Since March 2026, Myanmar’s civil war has sharply intensified, with the military using increasingly brutal tactics against pro-democracy groups and ethnic minorities. This escalation has led to a dramatic rise in military aggression, including frequent airstrikes that have killed and injured many civilians and damaged religious sites. The conflict continues to claim lives and displace communities across the country, causing a severe humanitarian crisis. Despite the high human cost, the situation has received little international attention, leaving millions in urgent need of assistance as violence and instability persist.