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UAV event in Kachin State, Bhamo area, Myanmar on Sat 16th May 2026

16th May 2026

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Five members of the military junta forces were killed in Bhamo, Kachin State, when revolutionary forces attacked them with an FPV drone, according to ground sources.

The attack took place on April 16 (the final day of the Thingyan Water Festival).

The video clip showing the attack only began spreading on social media yesterday evening (May 24).

The video footage reveals that during the FPV drone attack, the device exploded directly where the military junta forces were gathered and dancing.

Although ground sources stated that five members of the military junta forces were killed in the attack, Mizzima has not yet been able to independently verify this.

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Kachin State ( Bhamo area )

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