Weekly ReportMay 8, 2026 – May 14, 2026
Weekly Conflict Update — May 8-14, 2026
Civilian Impact
Non-Child Civilians Killed16
Children Killed6
Women Killed7
Civilians Arrested176
Air Strikes60
Military
Military Clashes43
SAC Soldiers Killed70
PDF Fighters Killed2
Installations Captured2
During May 8-14, 2026, civilian deaths, arrests, and aerial assaults were recorded across several states and regions. Sagaing had the highest number of civilian arrests, Chin had the most aerial assaults, and Irrawaddy and Magway recorded the most clashes.
Key Events
- Arakan Army and joint forces captured two Kakin camps near the Regional Command headquarters in Sittwe, Rakhine State.
- Sagaing Region recorded 133 civilian arrests, the highest weekly total in the report.
- Irrawaddy and Magway Regions each recorded 9 clashes, the highest weekly totals among the listed regions.
Regions Affected
SagaingChinRakhineIrrawaddyMagway
Note on statistics: The figures and events presented are drawn from published accounts in local media, reports and research by our network. Figures are cross-checked from local sources wherever possible, however due to challenges of reporting in conflict zones, discrepancies may result. In general, our team of researchers believe actual numbers are likely higher than we report.
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