Undefined Explosive Device (UED)

Undefined Explosive Device (UED) event in Kayah State, Phasaung area, Myanmar on Tue 17th February 2026

17th February 2026

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Local residents say that the Salween River bridge connecting Phasaung town and Mya Se town in Kayin (Ni) State was destroyed by an explosion early this morning on February 17.

DVB’s military source in Mya Se town confirmed that the Salween Bridge has been destroyed, but DVB is still investigating which group carried it out.

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Myanmar (MMR)

Kayah State ( Phasaung area )

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