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Rocket event in Yangon Region, Hlegu area, Myanmar on Sat 21st February 2026

21st February 2026

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The military authorities have seized six rocket launchers ready to fire on 21 February from Hlegu township of Yangon region, said a report in Eleven Media.

The rocket launchers were found while those were prepared for firing from a field near Sinphon (north) village under Hlegu township.

Local residents reported to the authority about some items covered with PC pipes (blue) in a field near Sinphon village and those rocket launchers were readied to fire.

The junta authority claimed that the rocket launchers were safely detonated.

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Yangon Region ( Hlegu area )

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