Bomb (Air Delivered)

Bomb (Air Delivered) event in Chin State, Falam Township area, Myanmar on Tue 27th January 2026

27th January 2026

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Heavy fighting has broken out between junta forces and Chin resistance groups in Falam Township, Chin State, as a junta reinforcement convoy advanced into the area. Chin military sources said junta aircraft carried out 11 bombing runs during the engagement.

According to reports, the reinforcement column left Kalay, Sagaing Region, on January 20, and clashes with Chin resistance forces occurred on January 26 between Varlon and Zaungle villages, about 40 miles from Falam town. Following the clash, from 10:07 a.m. to 10:46 a.m. on January 27, junta aircraft conducted 11 bombing runs, dropping a total of 58 bombs.

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