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Projectile event in Kachin State, Hpakant area, Myanmar on Sun 17th May 2026

17th May 2026

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The terrorist military launched a heavy artillery attack on Lone Khin village in Hpakant township, Kachin State, burning down one house and injuring five civilians, local residents told Khit Thit Media.

Today, May 17, at past 12:00 PM, terrorist soldiers from the tactical command hill fired heavy artillery pieces at Lone Khin village, hitting a house in Lone Khin Ward 4 and causing a fire. Around five civilians were also injured.

It is learned that inside Lone Khin village, terrorist soldiers have been conducting military movements while wearing badges of revolutionary forces, and additionally, the soldiers from the tactical command hill launched the heavy artillery attack.

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Kachin State ( Hpakant area )

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