SAA

SAA event in Sagaing Region, Katha Township area, Myanmar on Wed 25th March 2026

25th March 2026

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On March 25, at approximately 4:00 PM, three Mi-17 helicopters from the Hmawbi-based 523rd Helicopter Squadron, which had departed from the No. 13 Advanced Military Training School (TaTaKa-13) in Twin Nge, Thabeikkyin Township, Mandalay Division, came under fire from revolutionary forces as they were taking off after dropping off reinforcements and ammunition at Katha LIB 309.

One Mi-17 was struck by bullets during the shooting and had to make an emergency landing at the football field in Nga Oh village, Mabein Township. While the other two helicopters managed to land back at Twin Nge (TaTaKa-13) around 4:45 PM, the damaged helicopter was forced to remain overnight at the Nga Oh football field.

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Sagaing Region ( Katha Township area )

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