Mine

Mine event in Magway, Chauk area, Myanmar on Wed 28th January 2026

28th January 2026

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On 28 January 2026, in Chauk township (Magway district, Magway region), a combined force of the Bamar Army Battalion-707 and allies attacked a column of 150 Myanmar military soldiers, who entered their controlled territory, using mines at around 11:25 am. In response, the Myanmar military fired back. The Myanmar military also fired heavy weapons during the armed clash. 27 military soldiers, including a Captain, were killed. 27 fatalities.

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