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Projectile event in Rakhine, Sittwe area, Myanmar on Tue 6th October 2020

6th October 2020

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On 6 October 2020, in Pyin Wan village (Rathedaung Township, Sittwe District, Rakhine State), an artillery shell from Myanmar military fell into the village. The shell explosion injured an elderly man and his 10-year-old grandson. The Myanmar military was sailing to the upper reaches of the Mayu river with four navy vessels and two-speed boats. Residents reported that more than 10 artillery shells felled and exploded inside Kanbyin village tract. The explosions also damaged a Dharma hall and some other houses.

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Rakhine ( Sittwe area )

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