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Insecurity Insight identified at least 1869 incidents of violence against or obstruction of health care in Myanmar since the military coup on 01 February 2021 and 20 January 2026. 70% of these incidents were attributed to the Myanmar Armed Forces (MAF). Health facilities were reportedly damaged or destroyed 471 times and used for non-medical purposes 227 times. At least 170 health workers were killed and 909 arrested.
Incidents involving drones armed with explosive weapons affected health care 74 times between February 2021 and December 2025. Reported incidents shifted between conflict parties over time and across regions/states, from mainly local defense forces in the Sagaing region in the early years following the coup to the MAF, primarily in the Bago and Sagaing regions and Kayin State from 2024 onward.
These incidents underscore how armed drones have become an escalating threat in conflict settings. Adapting to this risk means rethinking security measures for health facilities. This practical guide by Insecurity Insight provides measures to help health care providers mitigate these risks and is available in Burmese and English. From early warning systems to protective strategies for staff, infrastructure, and mobile teams, this guide is essential for anyone working to safeguard medical services in Myanmar. For broader insights, consult the Security Risk Management for Health Care Services (SR4H) Handbook. Individual resources:
- Outside When a Drone is Spotted: Burmese; English
- Inside a Building During a Drone Attack: Burmese; English
- Response During a Drone Attack: Burmese; English
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Documented incidents
04-17 February 2026
The publicly reported incidents below are not a complete nor a representative list of all incidents that affected the provision of health care between 04-17 February 2026. The incidents below have not been verified through ground investigations. There is a delay in reporting incidents due to our open source verification protocol.
06 February 2026: In Mogoke town and township, Thabeikkyin district, Mandalay region, a township hospital occupied by the Myanmar military was attacked with a handmade electroshock rocket by the PDF. Source: Khit Thit Media
As reported on 09 February 2026: In Banmauk town, Banmauk township, Katha district, Sagaing region, bunkers built by KIA and the PDF were found at a township hospital, schools, religious buildings, government buildings, hotels, and civilian houses by the Myanmar military after the town had been reseized. The town was under the control of KIA and PDF for five months. Source: Ministry of Information Myanmar
09 February 2026: In Myaing Gyi Ngu village and village tract, Hlaingbwe township, Hpa-An District, the staff house building of a station hospital was damaged and a child was injured by artillery shelling by an unidentified perpetrator. After the attack, the health workers and patients left the hospital and relocated. Sources: Karen Information Centre and Independent Mon News Agency
10 February 2026: In Tlangkhua village and village tract, Htantlang township, Hakha district, Chin state, a local clinic and a housing construction site were damaged by bombs dropped by a Myanmar military fighter jet. At least six people were killed and seven were injured at the construction site. Sources: Chin Human Rights Organization and Khit Thit Media
17 February 2026: In Nyaung Pin Gyi Su village, Yone Su village tract, Khin-U township, Shwebo district, Sagaing region, a public high school used as a makeshift hospital and at homes were damaged by three bombs dropped by a Myanmar military fighter jet. The school was closed, and patients and health workers evacuated just before the airstrike. In the neighbouring area, three people, including one patient, were killed and at least six were injured. Sources: Khit Thit Media, Maun, Myaelatt Athan, and People’s Spring
Past briefs: 21 January-03 February; 07-20 January; 24 December 2025-06 January; 10-23 December; 26 November-09 December; 12-25 November; 29 October-11 November; 15-28 October; 01-14 October; All
SHCC Factsheets: Burmese: 2024; 2023. English: 2024; 2023: 2022; 2021; 2020
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