The Myanmar military was attacked by drones from anti-junta groups on two military installations in Nay Pyi Taw, and the military government said it had shot down the drones.
Photos released by Myanmar’s military government showed a damaged drone on the tarmac and large pieces of debris scattered in a forest.
Agence France-Presse reported, citing sources, that Nay Pyi Taw Airport was temporarily closed at 10 a.m. local time (11:30 a.m. Singapore time). One of the downed drones was carrying a bomb, but it was defused and there were no casualties.
Myanmar’s shadow government, the Government of National Unity, said on Thursday (April 4) that it launched the attack in conjunction with the People’s Defense Forces.
The Government of National Unity said in a statement: “Drone strikes were carried out simultaneously in Naypyitaw, targeting the military headquarters and Arar air base. Initial reports indicate that the attacks caused casualties.”
A statement from the Myanmar military said that four drones flew near Naypyitaw International Airport and three drones flew near Zeyathiri Township. The military shot down and destroyed all seven drones. The military said the attack did not cause any damage or casualties.
A statement from the Myanmar military said that four drones flew near Naypyitaw International Airport and three drones flew near Zeyathiri Township. The military shot down and destroyed all seven drones. The military said the attack did not cause any damage or casualties.
Sources reported that Nay Pyi Taw Airport was temporarily closed at 10 a.m. local time (11:30 a.m. Singapore time). One of the downed drones was carrying a bomb, but it was defused and there were no casualties.
Photos released by Myanmar’s military government showed a damaged drone on the tarmac and large pieces of debris scattered in a forest.
The Myanmar News Network quoted a spokesman for the team operating the drone as saying that the official residence of the military junta leader in Naypyitaw was also targeted and that they “planned to launch more attacks.”
Since October last year, Myanmar’s ethnic minority armed organizations and the People’s Defense Forces have launched wars against the Myanmar Army in many places. The Myanmar military government has lost some control from the east to the north and west, and is facing the most severe test in its history. Naypyidaw is the Burmese army’s strongest position. Anti-junta groups have the ability to launch drone attacks on Naypyitaw, which is a major setback for the Burmese army.