Myanmar junta air strikes kill 8 in Rakhine as Arakan Army advances

Myanmar's military escalated air strikes in Rakhine State, killing at least 8, according to the Arakan Army, as it attempts to reverse territorial losses. The strikes mark an intensification of the junta's reliance on air power amid a deteriorating ground position. Casualty figures are unverified, and the full scope of the offensive remains unclear.