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UAV event in Kayin State, Myawaddy area, Myanmar on Thu 26th March 2026

26th March 2026

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On March 26 at approximately 11:30 PM, the military council launched suicide drones at the "Kyun Taw Casino" located in DKBA-controlled territory east of Phalu Lay Village, south of Myawaddy.

Due to the attack, three Chinese nationals working inside the casino died instantly from shrapnel wounds.

The drone bomb explosions also caused serious injuries to approximately 13 other staff members and guests within the facility, who are currently receiving emergency medical treatment. The force of the suicide drones also caused extensive damage to the interior of the casino building and equipment.

This attack marks a shift in the military council targeting business operations and civilian-occupied sites within DKBA territory using technological weaponry.

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Kayin State ( Myawaddy area )

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