An airstrike by Myanmar’s army on a village under the control of an armed ethnic minority group has killed about 40 people and injured at least 20 others, officials of the group and a local charity say.

Myanmar junta airstrike kills 40 people and burns down 500 houses in Rakhine – reports - Strike on Arakan Army stronghold sparks massive fire

An airstrike by Myanmar's army on a village under the control of an armed ethnic minority group killed about 40 people and injured at least 20 others, officials of the group and a local charity said Thursday.

An airstrike by Myanmar’s military has killed dozens of people in a village in Rakhine State, according to a statement from the United Nations. The attack occurred in Pazi Gyi village, leaving widespread devastation and significant civilian casualties.

An airstrike carried out by Myanmar’s military on Wednesday targeted Kyauk Ni Maw village, located on Ramree Island in western Rakhine state, resulting in the deaths of approximately 40 people and injuries to at least 20 others,

An airstrike by Myanmar's military in a village controlled by an ethnic minority resulted in about 40 deaths and at least 20 injuries. The attack triggered a massive fire that burned hundreds of homes.

The Arakan Army fights Myanmar's military for Rakhine control, seizing territory and isolating the capital Sittwe.

Air attacks by Myanmar’s military in the western state of Rakhine this week killed dozens of people, the United Nations said, as the country continues to be mired in violence four years after a coup.