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Projectile event in Kayin State, Myawaddy area, Myanmar on Mon 16th February 2026

16th February 2026

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Two large weapons landed and exploded inside the Phalu elephant logging camp (locally known as "Oat Pho") south of Myawaddy town on the Thai-Myanmar border, killing three elephant loggers, according to local news sources.

The incident occurred today (February 16), in the Phalu area where fighting is ongoing; heavy weapons frequently land inside elephant logging camps, the source said.

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Kayin State ( Myawaddy area )

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