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Mine event in Shan State, Taunggyi Township area, Myanmar on Sat 20th June 2026

20th June 2026

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Mine explosions occurred simultaneously last night, June 20, at three locations in Shan State's capital Taunggyi, including near two fuel stations in Taung Lay Lone village and on the Union Highway between Taung Lay Lone and Heho, according to a police source.

At around 11:40 PM last night, June 20, three sound mines exploded almost simultaneously at the DANKO fuel station and the LUCKY GREEN LAND fuel station in Taung Lay Lone village, as well as between mileposts 96 and 97 on the Union Highway between Taung Lay Lone and Heho.

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Shan State ( Taunggyi Township area )

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